Experiential Learning Activities

Interprofessional Shadowing Overview

This video presents an overview of interprofessional shadowing, and is intended for students, preceptors, and practitioners. It may also be useful to the practitioners' managers, to provide context and information about the resources available to help plan the shadow experiences.
Author: Health Sciences Education and Research Commons (HSERC)
Video: Interprofessional Shadowing / (transcript)

 

Interprofessional Patient and Family Mentor's Guide

This guide contains practical tips to prepare and support patients and family members in sharing their healthcare journey with students. We acknowledge and thank the patients and family members who contributed to the development of this guide. Their wisdom and suggestions shaped its content and format.
Author:
Health Sciences Education and Research Commons (HSERC)
Interprofessional Competencies:
Patient/client/family/community-centred care and Reflection
Document:
Interprofessional Patient and Family Mentor's Guide


Practitioner's Guide to Interprofessional Student Shadowing

This guide contains suggestions for practitioners who are hosting students for a shadowing experience.
Author: Alberta Health Services and University of Alberta as part of the Interprofessional Clinical Learning Unit (IPCLU) project
Interprofessional Competencies: Role Clarification
Document: Practitioner's Guide to Interprofessional Shadowing
Guide to Interprofessional Shadowing portable card 


Sharing is Caring... Right?

This classroom activity supports instructors and students to talk about professionalism and the use of social media. These resources were developed by the Integration of Interprofessional Competencies in Health Sciences Programs (IIPEC) project team with contribution from Dr. Jennifer Walton, Faculty of Medicine & Dentistry, University of Alberta.
Author: Health Sciences Education and Research Commons (HSERC)
Interprofessional Competencies: Communication
Documents:
Sharing is Caring... Right? Logistics & Preparation
Sharing is Caring... Right? Instructions
Sharing is Caring... Right? Scenarios
Sharing is Caring... Right? Social Media Sheets
Savvy Student's Guide to Professional Use of Social Media (printable card)


Student's Guide to Interprofessional Shadowing

This guide helps students to arrange and participate in a shadowing opportunity.
Author: Alberta Health Services and University of Alberta as part of the Interprofessional Clinical Learning Unit (IPCLU) project
Interprofessional Competencies: Communication
Document: Student's Guide to Interprofessional Shadowing
Guide to Interprofessional Shadowing portable card 


Toolkit for Constructing Interprofessional Simulation Scenarios

This document takes educators step-by-step through the process of developing an interprofessional simulation. It addresses educational objectives, collaboration, logistics, and evaluation. Author: Health Sciences Education and Research Commons (HSERC) Interprofessional Competencies: Communication, Collaboration, Role Clarification, Reflection
Document: Toolkit for Constructing Interprofessional Simulation Scenarios