Interprofessional training: Students learn together for the future!

A groundbreaking cooperation between the St. Pölten University of Applied Sciences and the Karl Landsteiner Private University of Health Sciences is bringing a breath of fresh air to interprofessional education in the healthcare sector. This innovation in educational policy aims to optimally prepare future specialists for the challenges of medical care. Around 300 students from both institutions have now launched their first joint course, in which they work in realistic case studies and learn how important collaboration between different health professions is for better patient care NOEN reported.

The training covers a wide range of topics, including illness, rehabilitation and the social aspects of health. Students are divided into groups to gain both practical and theoretical knowledge of interprofessional collaboration. FH lecturer Julia Glösmann emphasizes that these courses are crucial in preparing students for their future roles. The aim is for them to not only carry out medical treatments effectively, but also to master communication with patients and their relatives, which means they are prepared for the complex challenges of the healthcare system St. Pölten University of Applied Sciences.

Changes in health education

In view of the growing pressure from an aging population and the increasing number of chronically ill people, health scientist Christine Pomikal calls for more intensive interprofessional collaboration. This is essential to meet the diverse needs of patients. The new course encourages students to recognize and respect the tasks and limitations of their own profession and other professions in the health sector. Particular emphasis is placed on the social context in which diseases operate. Christine Haselbacher from the St. Pölten University of Applied Sciences emphasizes that social security is crucial for health care, especially in critical situations where not only medical but also psychosocial expertise is required.