Educational Integration of Interprofessional Learning within Fieldwork and Capstone Experiences

Presenter(s): Kimberly Parr, OTD, OTR/L; Christine Watt, PhD, OTR/L

Contributing Author(s): Danila Cepa, DHS, OTR/L

Content Areas: Academic Education / Fieldwork; General

Target Audience: Intermediate-level

Course Description: The practice of healthcare is multi-faceted and ever changing requiring a complex and comprehensive approach to the holistic treatment of clients. For OT education, incorporating interprofessional education within the fieldwork and capstone experiences can be a perfect fit for all involved including the educators, students, and community. This presentation will identify strategies of how the SIU OTD program facilitates interprofessional learning throughout these experiences.