The Center for Interprofessional Health (CIH) is pleased to offer a unique Phase III Experiential Interprofessional Education activity supporting health professions learner participation in collaborative care for athletes with intellectual and/or developmental disabilities in the Special Olympics USA Games 2026. Learners will engage in preparatory training, on-site activities with the athletes, and an interprofessional debriefing session.
Location
Twin Cities
Term
Summer
Total Duration/Hours
Varies from 7.5-30 hours, based on # of volunteer shifts
Faculty Contact(s)
Sara North, [email protected]
IPE Phase of Development
Phase III: Experiential
Theme(s)
Chronic Diseases
Community & Population Health
Interprofessional Collaborative Practice
Mental Health & Wellbeing
IPEC Competency Areas
Values & Ethics
Roles & Responsibilities
Interprofessional Communication
Teams & Teamwork
Participants'/Learners' Program of Enrollment
Audiology
Dentistry
Dietetics
Medicine
Nursing (BSN)
Nursing (MN)
Nursing (DNP)
Occupational Therapy
Pharmacy
Physical Therapy
Public Health (MHA)
Public Health (Nutrition)
Public Health (Other)
Speech Language Pathology
Social Work