Joscelyn
Varland,
OTD, OTR/L, CLT
Associate Professor and Academic Fieldwork Coordinator
University of Mary
Dr. Joscelyn Varland, OTD, OTR/L, CLT is an Associate Professor and the Academic Fieldwork Coordinator for the Occupational Therapy Program at the University of Mary. With over 10 years of experience in occupational therapy education, Dr. Varland has taught courses on adult practice, research, professional skill development, and interprofessional education. Dr. Varland's research is primarily focused on enhancing clinical and experiential learning experiences. This work has been beneficial in developing innovative strategies to support interprofessional education and foster improved collaboration among healthcare students. Passionate about bridging the gap between research and practice, Dr. Varland is dedicated to empowering individuals to live fulfilling lives.
Presenting at the Nexus Summit:
Background: Interprofessional collaboration is essential for best patient care. However, traditional educational models can fall short in preparing healthcare students for effective teamwork. This IPE (Interprofessional Education) course is designed to foster interprofessional collaboration, enhance communication skills, and develop ethical decision-making capabilities among future healthcare professionals. This study aimed to evaluate an IPE course designed to enhance collaboration, communication, and ethical decision-making among healthcare students Design/Methodology: Approximately 200…
Interprofessional education (IPE) prepares students for interprofessional collaborative practice, and interprofessional competence requires scaffolding of learning and the opportunity to engage in interprofessional education, which should begin early and occur at multiple points across the curriculum. These IPE experiences can help guide and build communication and collaboration with other disciplines. However, one of the most challenging components of incorporating IPE is knowing where to begin. Considerations when developing IPE experiences include schedules, prior clinical experiences,…