IPEC Core Competencies Revision, 2021-2023

Background

In May 2021, IPEC announced plans to begin a formal process to review and revise the 2016 IPEC Core Competencies.

The IPEC Core Competencies (CC) have helped to frame the national dialogue on the need for interprofessional education (IPE) and collaborative practice (CP) as a catalyst for improving team-based patient care and enhancing population health outcomes.

Key drivers for the 2021-2023 revision include the need to empower the IPE community with the best available evidence and research related to IPE and CP; conduct a cyclical review on common definitions for competence, competency and competency framework; and ensure that this framework accurately reflects any changes in research, policy, and practice.

The update process began in June 2021 with a tentative release in summer/fall 2023.

View full news release here.

Helpful Links

• 2011 Core Competencies
• 2016 Update
• 2021-2023 Revision FAQs
• Comment Form
• Recording and slides from the December 13, 2022 IP.Global Café webinar presentation

Project Members

The Core Competencies Revision Project will involve an Executive Board, Advisory Group and Working Group.

Executive Board

The Executive Board (EB) will consist of the current IPEC Board of Directors. The EB will approve the priorities and strategic direction of the project. Click here for the list of current EB members.

Advisory Group

The Advisory Group (AG) will serve as the planning and coordinating advisory body for specific issues which are key topics in the update and revision process of the IPEC CC. Click here for more details and list of AG members.

Working Group

The Working Group (WG) will serve as the key functioning unit for the review of evidence and generation of main proposals for the revision of the IPEC Core Competencies and will work alongside the AG to provide recommendations. Click here for more details and list of WG members.

Revision Process

After the project team offers their proposals and suggestions, IPEC will work with its members, external stakeholders, and communities of interest on eliciting additional input and feedback.