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Jefferson Center for Interprofessional Practice & Education
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Foundational Requirements for Interprofessional Collaborative Practice
Every healthcare professional student at Thomas Jefferson University should complete the foundational requirements to achieve basic proficiency in interprofessional collaborative practice.
What are foundational requirements?
Students meet the foundational requirements of collaborative practice by completing one exposure experience and immersion programming based upon their length of study.
How are programs meeting foundational requirements?
Find your program in the chart below to learn whether it meets the foundational requirements for interprofessional collaborative practice, making you eligible to begin the Certificate of Excellence in Interprofessional Collaborative Practice.
Please note the following:
- You may have outstanding foundational requirements depending upon your year of matriculation
- The Certificate of Excellence will be awarded after all Foundational Requirements and Certificate track deliverables are fufilled
- If you would like to receive the Certificate prior to your graduation (i.e., in time for a residency or job application) you may need to complete additional Foundational Requirements
Have questions or don't see your program listed here? Please contact us!
Is your program not currently meeting foundational requirements? Please contact us to discuss options.
| Length of Program | Meets Exposure Requirements? | Meets Immersion Requirements? |
|---|---|---|
| 2 years | Yes: virtual modules | Yes: Health Mentors Program, Introductory Team SAFE |
| Length of Program | Meets Exposure Requirements? | Meets Immersion Requirements? |
|---|---|---|
| 2 years | Yes: virtual modules | Yes: Health Mentors Program, Team Care Planning |
| Length of Program | Meets Exposure Requirements? | Meets Immersion Requirements? |
|---|---|---|
| 2 years | No | No |
| Length of Program | Meets Exposure Requirements? | Meets Immersion Requirements? |
|---|---|---|
| 1 year | Yes: virtual modules | No: Introductory Team SAFE |
| Length of Program | Meets Exposure Requirements? | Meets Immersion Requirements? |
|---|---|---|
| 1-2 year(s) | Yes: virtual modules | Yes: Health Mentors Program |
| Length of Program | Meets Exposure Requirements? | Meets Immersion Requirements? |
|---|---|---|
| 4 years | Yes: virtual modules |
Yes: Health Mentors Program, Introductory Team SAFE, Advanced Team SAFE* *If you would like to receive the Certificate prior to your graduation (i.e., in time for a residency or job application) you may need to complete additional Foundational Requirements |
| Length of Program | Meets Exposure Requirements? | Meets Immersion Requirements? |
|---|---|---|
| 1 year | Yes: virtual modules | Yes: Introductory Team SAFE, Advanced Team SAFE |
| Length of Program | Meets Exposure Requirements? | Meets Immersion Requirements? |
|---|---|---|
| 2 years | Yes: virtual modules | Yes: Health Mentors Program, Introductory Team SAFE |
| Length of Program | Meets Exposure Requirements? | Meets Immersion Requirements? |
|---|---|---|
| 2 years | Yes: virtual modules | Yes: Health Mentors Program, Introductory Team SAFE, and Team Care Planning |
| Length of Program | Meets Exposure Requirements? | Meets Immersion Requirements? |
|---|---|---|
| 3 years | No | Yes: Health Mentors, Introductory Team SAFE, and End of Life Symposium |
| Length of Program | Meets Exposure Requirements? | Meets Immersion Requirements? |
|---|---|---|
| 2 years | Yes: virtual modules | No: Introductory Team SAFE |
| Length of Program | Meets Exposure Requirements? | Meets Immersion Requirements? |
|---|---|---|
| 2 years | No | Yes: Health Mentors Program, Introductory Team SAFE |
| Length of Program | Meets Exposure Requirements? | Meets Immersion Requirements? |
|---|---|---|
| 2 years | Yes: virtual modules | Yes: Introductory Team SAFE, and Substance Use Disorders Symposium |
| Length of Program | Meets Exposure Requirements? | Meets Immersion Requirements? |
|---|---|---|
| 4 years | Yes: virtual modules | Yes: Health Mentors Program, Introductory Team SAFE, Team MICRO, and choice of one other immersion program |
| Length of Program | Meets Exposure Requirements? | Meets Immersion Requirements? |
|---|---|---|
| 3 years | Yes: virtual modules | Yes: Health Mentors Program, Introductory Team SAFE, Team Care Planning |
| Length of Program | Meets Exposure Requirements? | Meets Immersion Requirements? |
|---|---|---|
| 1-2 year(s) | No | No |
| Length of Program | Meets Exposure Requirements? | Meets Immersion Requirements? |
|---|---|---|
| 2 years | Yes: virtual modules | Yes: Introductory Team SAFE, Advanced Team SAFE |
| Length of Program | Meets Exposure Requirements? | Meets Immersion Requirements? |
|---|---|---|
| 2 years | Yes: virtual modules | Yes: Health Mentors Program |
Are you ready to take the next step and stand out to employers and residencies? Learn more about our Certificate of Excellence in Interprofessional Collaborative Practice.