One of the primary goals for health science educational programs is to support the development of evidenced based, critically reflective entry-level healthcare professionals who practice within a patient centered interprofessional model of care. Recognizing the importance of experiential learning in preparing students, Seton Hall University Core Signature IPE Experience employs social media innovations to immerse students in real life situations. Specifically, You Tube is used as a platform for students to meet “in person” patient/clients within their “real- life situations” during their didactic coursework. You Tube IPP immersion opportunities do not replace hands on activities within real life situations, but it does offer educators an alternate medium to engage students as active learners. You Tube IPP immersion experiences can be used to prepare students by allowing them to err without harming the patient, it also provides students the opportunity to build their self-confidence as entry-level health care professionals. This presentation will describe the You Tube IPP immersion experience used at SHU, discuss perceived benefits, and engage participants in collegial discussion addressing how to infusion You Tube IPP immersion opportunities within their educational curriculums.
Results:
Data on faculty and student perceptions regarding the You Tube IPP immersion opportunity used at SHU to provide students across health professional programs with a sustainable and consistent immersion experience will be shared.
Conclusion
and Relevance: As health science educators we must assess the utility of emerging web based technologies to assist us in meeting the needs of preparing interprofessional healthcare practitioners. The You Tube IPP immersion model used at SHU is one potential innovation that provides an opportunity to engage students across professions as they seek to learn from and with each other. The You Tube IPP immersion model offers a safe environment for students to observe and engage in real life health care scenarios without the potential for harm to the patient.
Learning objectives:
1) Describe You Tube IPP immersion experiences
2) Explore faculty and students perceptions of You Tube IPP immersion experiences in promoting learning and IPP.
3) Engage participants in collegial discussion addressing how to infusion You Tube IPP immersion opportunities within their educational curriculums