The CLARION case competition, originating at the University of Minnesota over two decades ago, has grown as an annual national interprofessional event. It engages students from various professions and institutions to tackle complex healthcare cases, crafted by interprofessional faculty and community organizations. Teams from diverse educational backgrounds compete locally, with winners advancing to a national level where they can earn cash prizes.
In 2017, we began collecting data using the ICCAS survey to evaluate the competition's impact on student competencies across multiple dimensions. To date, the data has been reviewed annually, along with qualitative information collected from participants and faculty advisors in small group conversations. Using this information, we have adjusted competition elements and programming each year. This past year, the CIH team analyzed the data trends over five academic years (2017-2018 to 2022-2023) holistically and by profession. The analysis revealed that all professions participating reported improvements in the six ICCAS subscores. There were some differences in performance among schools, among the six ICCAS subscores (range 1 to 5), and between clinical and non-clinical students.
This lightning talk will showcase our findings and solicit attendee observations/thoughts for future consideration. The session offers practical experience in solving real-world problems through teamwork. Participants in this talk will learn about the student perceptions and long-term benefits of such competitions, which not only bridge the gap between clinical and non-clinical students but also promote essential team skills like collaboration and conflict management.
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.
