Access to behavioral health services is a national issue as the pandemic exacerbated an already growing trend mental health needs. Interprofessional education (IPE) curricula targeting behavioral health topics yield case-based discussion without a broader perspective on the roles and responsibilities of behavioral health providers. An IPE virtual workshop was designed to showcase the breadth and depth of roles and responsibilities held by behavioral health providers and the impact they can have in healthcare. It began with a brief didactic regarding the range of professionals involved and the degree of overlap and distinctions in training among them. Next, a panel of psychology graduate students and interns training in diverse care settings (from an institution not geographically close) discussed their roles, service activities, collaboration with other health and behavioral health professionals, and answered questions from the audience. Then, attendees broke into small breakout groups to discuss questions related to (summarize here PFCC, IPEC competencies, Quadruple Aim, etc.). Each breakout group had a facilitator, and most breakout groups had a panelist as well. The audience included a broad spectrum of institutional trainees across 72 institutional degree programs and the workshop has been presented annually for the last 2 years. This workshop was particularly important given that the institution does not have any behavioral health pre-licensure students in any IPE event. An overview of the structure the workshop, learning objectives, demographics of attendees, and impact of the discussion will be shared. Quantitative and qualitative data will be presented, including engagement, attendee satisfaction, and impact on attendees’ skills related to communication, role clarity, team process, and team culture.
Learning outcomes: 1) identify behavioral health roles and responsibilities, 2) apply lessons learned by the creators of the workshop to their own IPE program development, and 3) apply best practices for tracking event outcomes. Achieving these learning outcomes will prepare leaders to develop similar workshops which will support their wellbeing and enhance their ability to provide excellent patient care and education.
In support of improving patient care, this activity is planned and implemented by The National Center for Interprofessional Practice and Education Office of Interprofessional Continuing Professional Development (National Center OICPD). The National Center OICPD is accredited by the Accreditation Council for Continuing Medical Education (ACCME), the Accreditation Council for Pharmacy Education (ACPE), and the American Nurses Credentialing Center (ANCC) to provide continuing education for the healthcare team.
As a Jointly Accredited Provider, the National Center is approved to offer social work continuing education by the Association of Social Work Boards (ASWB) Approved Continuing Education (ACE) program. Organizations, not individual courses, are approved under this program. State and provincial regulatory boards have the final authority to determine whether an individual course may be accepted for continuing education credit. The National Center maintains responsibility for this course. Social workers completing this course receive continuing education credits.
The National Center OICPD (JA#: 4008105) is approved by the Board of Certification, Inc. to provide continuing education to Athletic Trainers (ATs).
This activity was planned by and for the healthcare team, and learners will receive Interprofessional Continuing Education (IPCE) credit for learning and change.
Physicians: The National Center for Interprofessional Practice and Education designates this live activity for AMA PRA Category 1 Credits™. Physicians should only claim credit commensurate with their participation.
Physician Assistants: The American Academy of Physician Assistants (AAPA) accepts credit from organizations accredited by the ACCME.
Nurses: Participants will be awarded contact hours of credit for attendance at this workshop.
Nurse Practitioners: The American Academy of Nurse Practitioners Certification Program (AANPCP) accepts credit from organizations accredited by the ACCME and ANCC.
Pharmacists and Pharmacy Technicians: This activity is approved for contact hours.
Athletic Trainers: This program is eligible for Category A hours/CEUs. ATs should claim only those hours actually spent in the educational program.
Social Workers: As a Jointly Accredited Organization, the National Center is approved to offer social work continuing education by the Association of Social Work Boards (ASWB) Approved Continuing Education (ACE) program. Organizations, not individual courses, are approved under this program. State and provincial regulatory boards have the final authority to determine whether an individual course may be accepted for continuing education credit. The National Center maintains responsibility for this course. Social workers completing this course receive continuing education credits.
IPCE: This activity was planned by and for the healthcare team, and learners will receive Interprofessional Continuing Education (IPCE) credits for learning and change.
Learners can claim CE credit by completing the Daily Evaluation.
