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Simulation-based Interprofessional Learning Resources

A range of interprofessional learning (IPL) through sequential simulation resources have been developed under the leadership of Professor Cobie Rudd, Deputy Vice-Chancellor (Regional Futures) and Vice-President at Edith Cowan University (ECU), Australian Government Office for Learning and Teaching for "Enhancing uptake of learning through simulation in health" and through funding from a clinical training initiative under the Increased Clinical Training Capacity (ICTC) Program [the Interprofessional Ambulatory Care Program at ECU (IpAC)].

The IPL through sequential simulation resources support the facilitation of IPL tutorials for health students and health professionals. The resources utilise problem-based learning scenarios that depict challenging (but quite typical) patients frequently encountered by clinicians as part of their practice through a sequential simulation design which follows a patient's journey beyond this interaction, through the healthcare system.

Each resource consists of two components: audio-visual case studies and a facilitator manual which can support an IPL tutorial. Users are required to reflect on the content covered in the video(s) and the accompanying Facilitators' Guide(s). Each Facilitators' Guide includes:

  • Information on interprofessional learning;
  • Activities for reflection; and
  • A literature review that can be used as reference material.

The variety of health topics are covered through the resources and have been developed in collaboration with industry health professionals, are based on real life events and are performed by professional actors. Our gratitude extends to those that have supported us in the development of the scenarios.

IPL Video-Based Simulation Resources

An additional series of IPL training resources were further developed with an aim to enhance interprofessional practice by developing communication, collaboration and problem solving between health professionals.

The learning objectives of each resource focus on key IPL messages. They are based on the five competency domains identified in the Australian audit of interprofessional education in health:

  • Teamwork;
  • Understanding roles and respecting other professions;
  • Role clarification;
  • Understanding of Interprofessional Education (IPE); and
  • Reflection.

Using the resources in your teaching and learning materials

Educators are welcome to include these resources in teaching and learning materials, provided they are appropriately acknowledged for the materials, as per the following:

Edith Cowan University 2012, Office of the Pro-Vice-Chancellor (Health Advancement), Interprofessional Learning through Simulation, supported by:

  • Australian Government Office for Learning and Teaching, National Teaching Fellowship 2011-12, "Enhancing the uptake of learning through simulation in health";
  • the Interprofessional Ambulatory Care Program, a clinical training initiative supported by funding from the Australian Government under the Increased Clinical Training Capacity (ICTC) Program; and
  • the ECU Health Simulation Centre.

Suggested citation: Office of the Pro-Vice-Chancellor (Health Advancement) from Edith Cowan University (Perth). (2012). Interprofessional Learning through Simulation. <insert resource title [e.g. Discharge planning: the importance of family and team collaboration]>. Retrieved <insert date [e.g. 29 June, 2022]>, from <insert URL [e.g. http://www.ecu.edu.au/community/health-advancement/interprofessional-ambulatory-care-program/interprofessional-learning/ipl-through-simulation/discharge-planning]>.

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