2023 ATRA Annual Conference Program (Tentative)

This session will provide attendees with the foundational concepts of interprofessional education (IPE) and interprofessional collaborative practice (ICP). Members of the IPECP Task Force will provide: 1) an update on the work the they've completed in the last six months, 2) findings from their review of what other professional organizations (in healthcare) are doing to promote interprofessional education and collaborative practice, 3) recommendations for how the RT profession can be involved in this initiative, and 4) tools for implementing IPE and ICP in higher education and RT practice settings. IPECP is one way to advocate for services for our clients (to promote optimal outcomes), as well as an opportunity to advocate for recreational therapy services.

1. Identify the 4 core competencies of the Interprofessional Education Collaborative (IPEC)
2. Identify at least 2 ways to develop/implement interprofessional collaborative practice in their RT practice setting
3. Identify at least 2 ways to incorporate interprofessional education opportunities for RT students
4. Verbalize at least 1 way to collaborate with an RT educator or practitioner to provide an interprofessional education/collaborative practice experience (simulated or otherwise)

Behavioral Health
Child and Adolescent
Community
Higher Education
Military/Veterans
Older Adults
Physical Rehabilitation and Medicine
Schools

New Graduates/New Professionals
Educators/Researchers
Mid-Career Professionals
Seasoned Professionals