Interprofessional Learning Pathway

The Interprofessional Learning Pathway is a series of interprofessional learning experiences threaded throughout the health science programs.

Guided by the Canadian Interprofessional Health Collaborative (CIHC) National Competency Framework, the pathway prepares workplace-ready students for Interprofessional Collaborative Person-Centred Practice within the ever-changing health care system.

The pathway addresses:

• Demand for graduates with the skills to:
  • Meet complex patient needs
  • Adapt to changing practice technology
  • Navigate diverse practice settings
  • Meet the demands for increased professional specialization
• The need for a more efficient health care system that meets:
  • Patient needs
  • Economic pressures
  • Human resource pressures
• The University of Alberta's commitment to foster interdisciplinary collaboration and community engagement as outlined in the university's institutional strategic plan, Shape
• Accreditation requirements for interprofessional education as outlined in the accreditation standards for each health sciences program
• Requirements for collaboration and interprofessional teamwork as outlined in the standards of practice for licensed health sciences professions.