definition of interprofessional education
Interprofessional Education (IPE) and Interprofessional Collaboration (IPC) Definitions. Some definitions related to IPE and IPC: Interprofessional education occurs when students from two or more professions learn about, from and with each other to enable effective collaboration and improve health outcomes. Interprofessional education is a necessary step in preparing a âcollaborative practice-readyâ health workforce that is better prepared to respond to local health needs. A collaborative practice-ready health worker is someone who has learned how to work in an interprofessional team and is competent to do so.