We will discuss an interprofessional orientation week activity to break down biases and introduce interprofessional practice and education called “Professional Identity and Me”. This co-curricular activity was created to forge connections between professional identity and the values and ethics of others, as these are competencies1 for interprofessional practice and education that intersect with JEDI.
The scaffolding approach chosen to organize this activity was selected after a scoping review of literature of best practices for establishing foundational understanding of diversity, equity, and inclusive practices.2,3 The professional identify formation activity4 was undertaken to allow students to explore their own values and ethics before entering interprofessional teams for additional co-curricular learning.
The lightning talk will describe the mixed methods approach used to design, implement, and assess this IPE activity for 99 health sciences students (Nursing, PT, PA). The IPE activity concluded with a Mask Reveal art gallery event in which masks were displayed throughout the School of Health Sciences building. Participants reviewed descriptions of each mask and engaged in conversation regarding the impact of viewing others’ revealed identities for additional qualitative feedback.
Qualitative pre-activity responses revealed mutual concerns of sharing authentic self with colleagues. The post-event reflective exercise revealed many positive takeaways including finding unexpected commonality/similarity, a new appreciation for humble inquiry, a value of the diversity of backgrounds, identification of shared goals, taking time to introspect, and validation. Students also noted the early introduction to IPE and collaborative care as positive and desired. Quantitative results identified most students would promote this event to others and the objectives of the event were met.
Professional identity mask-making proved to be a positive first step towards a scaffolded curriculum dedicated to JEDI. The follow-up “reveal” allowed students, faculty, and staff to find connectedness within our learning space. We will also discuss lessons learned.
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 (OICPD). The 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.
The National Center OICPD is approved by the Board of Certification, Inc. to provide continuing education to Athletic Trainers (ATs). This program is eligible for Category A hours/CEUs. ATs should claim only those hours actually spent in the educational program.
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.
