Monash University Department of Rural and Indigenous Health

Interprofessional Learning at MUDRIH

MUDRIH has had a long commitment to Interprofessional Learning. From the inception of the original Centre for Multi-disciplinary Studies (CMDS) through our growth into a University Department of Rural and Indigenous Health our focus has been on the development, support and education of all the health professions.

We have a broad range of health and social care professionals on our staff which has enabled us to underpin our Interprofessional activities with key knowledge, skills and attitudes conducive to Interprofessional Learning.

Interprofessional Activities

Australasian interprofessional practice and education network (AIPPEN).

Dr Janice Chesters, the deputy director of MUDRIH, is a member of the inaugural Steering Team for AIPPEN. Janice is an enthusiastic supporter of Interprofessional Learning and provides MUDRIH with a strong voice in the development of Interprofessional Learning in Australasia.

The draft Terms of Reference & Objectives of AIPPEN are to:

Promote communication and collaboration between health care sectors, government, practitioners and service users
Organise seminars and conferences to share information and learn from each others’ experiences
Facilitate workforce policy and practice change in Australia and New Zealand
Influence research and collaboration between teams to demonstrate the care and economic advantages of Interprofessional Learning
Disseminate information on Interprofessional Learning.

To find out more about AIPPEN, visit their website.

CRH1016 Masters Unit in Interprofessional Practice

Students interested in Interprofessional Practice may undertake this unit to develop/enhance knowledge, skills and attitudes required for Interprofessional practice. Through the Semester program students will identify a project (with an Interprofessional focus) from their workplace and gradually develop a Quality Improvement proposal.

CRH 1021 Masters Unit in Interprofessional Project

Students will implement their proposal, developed in CRH 1016, into their workplace.

Short courses in Interprofessional learning

Short courses exploring Interprofessional Learning will be offered. These courses may articulate into the Masters CRH1016 unit or be taken individually. The first focus will be on:

Setting the scene—Foundations of Interprofessional Education and Practice.
Making it happen—Applying Interprofessional Concepts to Practice.

The format for delivery of these short courses is not yet finalised but may involve:

4-weeks of study and attendance at a workshop OR
2-day seminar/workshop OR
Distance education by contract learning