Interprofessional Education:

Transition to Practice

Lynn GreenCoventry City Council/Coventry &

Warwickshire Partnership Trust

Introduction/BackgroundSocial Worker, Assertive Outreach Team (adult mental

health)Youth Worker, Coventry City CouncilOn-line interprofessional discussions facilitator, Coventry

University & University of WarwickMature student: Social Work; Health & Social PolicyPrevious employment experience, skills and knowledge

from roles in industry, universities, statutory, independent and voluntary organisations

Interprofessional Learning and EducationShared modules and studyPractice placementsOnline IPLP programmeFear, uncertainty and confusionDominance of the healthcare professions/medical modelLimited consideration/understanding of social

issues/factorsDawning enlightenment

Transition to PracticeHybrid: health/social care, youth work and academic/IPLPMulti-professional teamShared care co-ordination and common goalsDay-to-day learning through ‘absorption’CPD/Training: across health & social careShared recording systems/databasesProfessional identity‘Patient’ v ‘Service User’: medical v social model