University College Cork (UCC) actively promotes Interprofessional Learning (IPL) at the ASSERT Centre UCC.

9 Oct 2025

The College of Medicine and Health Interprofessional Simulation Group and ASSERT Simulation Centre University College Cork, were proud to pilot undergraduate/pre-registration Interprofessional Simulation sessions recently, bringing together students from Nursing, Medicine, Pharmacy, Dentistry, Speech and Language Therapy, Physiotherapy, and Diagnostic Radiography.

Delivered over three immersive sessions in the excellent facilities of the ASSERT Centre, University College Cork, the manikin-based simulation focused on managing an acutely unwell patient, with key learning centred on communication, teamwork, and developing a deeper understanding of each other's professional roles.

The initiative focussed on the care of an acutely unwell patient, with students working in pairs. In their session Dental and Speech & Language Therapy students worked together with a focus on teamwork, communicating effectively, and developing a deeper understanding of each other's professional roles and responsibilities. 

A very sincere thanks to BDS III students: Dhaniyah Merican, Hadeel Attia and Jalal Durrani for their participation.