Expansion of Interprofessional Education through Asynchronous and Virtual Learning Activities: A Case Report

Abstract

Interprofessional education (IPE) is designed to prepare students for collaborative practice in a dynamic healthcare environment. Accrediting bodies, including the Commission for Accreditation of Physical Therapy Education (CAPTE), place strong emphasis on inclusion of IPE within curricula. There are no specific guidelines or minimum criteria to meet these standards, leaving programs to determine the appropriate IPE activities. Implementation of IPE remains challenging due to time constraints, busy schedules, and limited faculty resources. Therefore, IPE activities are often small-scale. The purpose of this case report is to describe the use of asynchronous and virtual activities to create a large-scale IPE event.