In today's evolving healthcare landscape, it is imperative for students in health programs to engage in interprofessional training and care. To address this need, we propose the development of interprofessional education materials designed to enhance the integration and educational experiences of health coaches, other health student learners, and professionals in clinical settings. Utilizing in-depth patient cases that require partnership across multiple healthcare professions, learners will practice collaborative techniques in whole-person care. These materials – developed in partnership with three Osher Collaborative health coach training programs – will foster improved integration and educational experiences and be shared amongst the Osher Collaborative, promoting a broader impact and dissemination of best practices. By equipping health coaches and other healthcare professionals with the skills and knowledge necessary for effective interprofessional collaboration, we aim to clarify student comprehension of their scope of practice, improve patient care, and establish educational outcomes through a more cohesive and comprehensive approach. 

Lead:

Susan Whitman PA-C, NBC-HWC, DipACLM

PhD student in Interprofessional Health Sciences & Integrative Health Lecturer, University of Vermont

Collaborators:

Kate O'Farrell, PhD, NBC-HWC, ACSM-EP, ACUE

Assistant Professor, Department of Health & Kinesiology, University of Utah

Rebecca Weinand, MsEd, NBC-HWC

DrPH student in Public Health, Loma Linda & Faculty for Vanderbilt Health Coaching Program

Karen C. Westervelt PT, ATC, PhD, NBC-HWC

Clinical Associate Professor, Rehabilitation and Movement Science, University of Vermont

Traci Thompson, MS, ACSM HFD, CSCS 

Associate Professor, Department of Health & Kinesiology, University of Utah

Ruth Q. Wolever, PhD, NBC-HWC

Professor, Physical Medicine & Rehabilitation, Vanderbilt University Medical Center

Professor, Vanderbilt University School of Nursing

Estimated Budget: $40,000