Lightning Talk Description: We will discuss the development and implementation of a virtual, asynchronous, modular “Clinical Essentials of Telehealth” curriculum pilot designed for interprofessional health education students. Its current iteration includes eight modules focused on teaching the logistics of performing a telehealth visit and performing a systems-based virtual assessment.
Existing modules include: A Practical Approach to Performing a Telehealth Visit: Pearls and Pitfalls, General Assessment, Head and Neck Assessment, Cardiopulmonary Assessment, Musculoskeletal Assessment-General Assessment, Upper Extremity Musculoskeletal Assessment, Lower Extremity Musculoskeletal Assessment, Neurology Assessment, and Dermatology Assessment. The modules utilize Playposit, an interactive, web-based educational platform that allows for the collection of student interaction and performance data.
Key data include: number of times a module was used, time spent by a learner engaging with a module, and correct responses to quiz questions. In addition, we will discuss the results of our pilot study and how our innovative approach to teaching essential clinical skills allows for incorporation of this novel content into the existing course curricula of health profession programs despite many interprofessional program differences in learning resources and curricular time.
Finally, future directions, challenges, and opportunities for expansion of the curriculum will be discussed as they relate to the overall goal of enhancing provider and patient ability to successfully and effectively engage in telehealth; especially in areas with limited access to in-person interprofessional health resources or in patients with limited ability to access in-person care.
In support of improving patient care, this activity is planned and implemented by The National Center for Interprofessional Practice and Education Office of Interprofessional Continuing Professional Development (National Center OICPD). The National Center OICPD is accredited by the Accreditation Council for Continuing Medical Education (ACCME), the Accreditation Council for Pharmacy Education (ACPE), and the American Nurses Credentialing Center (ANCC) to provide continuing education for the healthcare team.
As a Jointly Accredited Provider, the National Center is approved to offer social work continuing education by the Association of Social Work Boards (ASWB) Approved Continuing Education (ACE) program. Organizations, not individual courses, are approved under this program. State and provincial regulatory boards have the final authority to determine whether an individual course may be accepted for continuing education credit. The National Center maintains responsibility for this course. Social workers completing this course receive continuing education credits.
The National Center OICPD (JA#: 4008105) is approved by the Board of Certification, Inc. to provide continuing education to Athletic Trainers (ATs).
This activity was planned by and for the healthcare team, and learners will receive Interprofessional Continuing Education (IPCE) credit for learning and change.
Physicians: The National Center for Interprofessional Practice and Education designates this live activity for AMA PRA Category 1 Credits™. Physicians should only claim credit commensurate with their participation.
Physician Assistants: The American Academy of Physician Assistants (AAPA) accepts credit from organizations accredited by the ACCME.
Nurses: Participants will be awarded contact hours of credit for attendance at this workshop.
Nurse Practitioners: The American Academy of Nurse Practitioners Certification Program (AANPCP) accepts credit from organizations accredited by the ACCME and ANCC.
Pharmacists and Pharmacy Technicians: This activity is approved for contact hours.
Athletic Trainers: This program is eligible for Category A hours/CEUs. ATs should claim only those hours actually spent in the educational program.
Social Workers: As a Jointly Accredited Organization, the National Center is approved to offer social work continuing education by the Association of Social Work Boards (ASWB) Approved Continuing Education (ACE) program. Organizations, not individual courses, are approved under this program. State and provincial regulatory boards have the final authority to determine whether an individual course may be accepted for continuing education credit. The National Center maintains responsibility for this course. Social workers completing this course receive continuing education credits.
IPCE: This activity was planned by and for the healthcare team, and learners will receive Interprofessional Continuing Education (IPCE) credits for learning and change.
Learners can claim CE credit by completing the Daily Evaluation.
