Study Program
Interprofessional Healhtcare
Course Overview: The Bachelor of Science in Interprofessional Healthcare is a comprehensive undergraduate program designed to prepare students for collaborative practice in diverse healthcare settings. Recognizing the importance of teamwork in healthcare delivery, this degree focuses on fostering collaborative skills, understanding roles and responsibilities across professions, and promoting patient-centered care.
Program Objectives:
- Equip students with the knowledge and skills to work collaboratively with professionals from various healthcare disciplines.
- Promote a deep understanding of the roles, responsibilities, strengths, and limitations of different healthcare professions.
- Foster a culture of patient-centered care, emphasizing effective communication, empathy, and shared decision-making.
- Develop critical thinking and problem-solving skills pertinent to complex healthcare scenarios.
Course Structure: The program spans over four years, divided into eight semesters, encompassing both theoretical coursework and practical experiences.
Year 1: Foundations of Healthcare, Anatomy & Physiology, Introduction to Interprofessional Education, Healthcare Communication.
Year 2: Healthcare Ethics, Pharmacology Basics, Collaborative Practice in Healthcare, Healthcare Systems & Policies.
Year 3: Clinical Decision Making, Patient Safety & Quality Improvement, Interprofessional Case Studies, Clinical Rotations in diverse healthcare settings.
Year 4: Advanced Interprofessional Practice, Leadership & Management in Healthcare, Research Methods in Interprofessional Healthcare, Capstone Project.
Practical Experiences: Students will participate in clinical rotations, shadowing professionals from various disciplines, and engage in simulation-based training. This hands-on experience will allow students to apply theoretical knowledge in real-world settings, facilitating interprofessional collaboration.
Career Opportunities: Graduates will be well-positioned to pursue careers in various healthcare settings, including hospitals, clinics, rehabilitation centers, and community health organizations. They can work as healthcare coordinators, patient advocates, or pursue further studies in specialized healthcare professions.
Year 1:
- Foundations of Healthcare Exam
- Introduction to healthcare systems
- History of healthcare professions
- Healthcare terminologies and concepts
- Anatomy & Physiology I Exam
- Basic cell biology and histology
- Integumentary system
- Musculoskeletal system
- Introduction to Interprofessional Education Exam
- Principles of teamwork and collaboration
- Overview of healthcare professions
- Role clarity and role ambiguity in healthcare
- Healthcare Communication Midterm
- Basic communication skills
- Patient interviewing techniques
- Ethical considerations in communication
- Healthcare Communication Finals
- Advanced communication scenarios
- Communicating with diverse patient populations
- Crisis communication
Year 2:
- Healthcare Ethics Exam
- Principles of medical ethics
- Ethical dilemmas in healthcare
- Patient rights and responsibilities
- Pharmacology Basics Exam
- Introduction to drug classifications
- Mechanisms of action
- Drug interactions and side effects
- Collaborative Practice in Healthcare Exam
- Case-based collaborative scenarios
- Conflict resolution in healthcare teams
- Effective team dynamics
- Healthcare Systems & Policies Exam
- Healthcare financing and insurance
- Health policies and their implications
- Global healthcare systems comparison
Year 3:
- Clinical Decision Making Midterm
- Introduction to clinical reasoning
- Diagnostic procedures and tests
- Evidence-based practice
- Clinical Decision Making Finals
- Complex clinical scenarios
- Differential diagnoses
- Decision-making under pressure
- Patient Safety & Quality Improvement Exam
- Fundamentals of patient safety
- Quality improvement methodologies
- Case studies on healthcare errors and resolutions
- Interprofessional Case Studies Exam
- Comprehensive case-based exam
- Role-playing and team decision-making
- Critical analysis of interprofessional interactions
Year 4:
- Advanced Interprofessional Practice Exam
- Specialized care scenarios
- Leadership in interprofessional teams
- Patient-centered care strategies
- Leadership & Management in Healthcare Exam
- Healthcare management principles
- Leadership styles and their implications
- Organizational behavior in healthcare settings
- Research Methods in Interprofessional Healthcare Midterm
- Introduction to healthcare research
- Quantitative and qualitative research methods
- Study design and data analysis
- Research Methods in Interprofessional Healthcare Finals
- Advanced research methodologies
- Critical appraisal of research articles
- Ethical considerations in healthcare research
- Capstone Project Presentation
- Oral presentation of a year-long research or practical project
- Interprofessional collaboration in project execution
- Feedback and grading by a panel of faculty members
Admission Requirements: High school diploma or equivalent with a strong background in biology and chemistry. Letters of recommendation, a personal statement, and an interview may also be required.