General overview
The goal of the curriculum is for learners to acquire the knowledge and develop the attitudes and skills to collaboratively manage antiretroviral therapy and promote safe, patient-centered care as part of an interprofessional healthcare team. The module exemplifies team-based, patient-centred approaches to problem solving, and application of the SBAR model for interprofessional communication. It is a self-paced 5-week module offered in groups of learners from at least two healthcare professions. Assigned work will include online readings, group discussions and case-based exercises.
Introduction
This self-paced, 5-week online module will develop your ability to work as a part of an interdisciplinary team to make decisions about problems related to antiretroviral therapy and management of opportunistic infections. You will take the course with learners from at least one other healthcare profession. Assigned work will include online readings, group discussions and case-based exercises. You will be required to take evaluations before and after taking the module to assess your knowledge of antiretroviral therapy and management of opportunistic infections, as well perception of interprofessional education. You will also be required to attend a wrap-up zoom session on a specified date. You will be able to download a CPD certificate upon completion of the module.
Objectives
1. Describe the roles and responsibilities of healthcare professionals, patients and caregivers in antiretroviral therapy and management of opportunistic infections
2. Discuss client and work related issues across disciplines
3. Describe key principles of teams and teamwork, and demonstrate effective team membership and leadership in domain of practice
4. Engage other healthcare professionals, patients and caregivers on safe and appropriate use of antiretroviral therapy, demonstrating cultural sensitivity to patient preferences
5. Demonstrate effective inter-professional communication and crisis communication using the SBAR method
Resources
SPICE-R evaluation form
Internet
2 facilitators, different disciplines to moderate online discussions
Pre-course evaluation
Complete and submit the multiple choice test individually
Please the complete the Pre-Course Evaluation and Pre-Course Test
Pre-course SPICER form:
https://forms.gle/GBBU1sCCgd4qWpdY7
Pre-course test:
https://forms.gle/qp3StZiEgrR4RnDv8