Brought to you by the University of Alberta, College of Health Sciences. Developed by Dr. Trish Manns and Joelle Fawcett-Arsenault
With healthcare evolving at such a rapid pace, the ability to collaborate effectively within interdisciplinary teams is becoming essential for delivering agile, high-quality patient care.
In 2024, the Canadian Interprofessional Health Collaborative (CIHC) introduced a new competency framework designed to advance collaboration in healthcare settings. This course is your gateway to understanding and applying this framework and strengthening your ability to work effectively in team-based care.
Perfect for healthcare professionals who want to elevate their practice, this course unpacks the “why” behind team-based care, introduces the competencies that drive collaboration, and equips you with the core skills to thrive in diverse healthcare settings.
Take the first step toward transforming your collaborative practice and improving patient outcomes.
Who Should Take This Course?
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Healthcare Administration, Leaders/Managers
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Health Professional Frontline staff
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Students enrolled in healthcare professions
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Internationally educated healthcare professionals
Learning Objectives
By the end of this course, you will be able to:
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Understand why team-based collaborative care is essential in healthcare settings.
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Identify factors that help healthcare teams thrive and perform at their best.
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Identify the skills needed in team-based collaborative care.
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Apply strategies used by highly effective healthcare teams.
Course Dates:
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November 15 - December 30, 2025
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January 14 - February 28, 2026
How to Apply
Once you have registered and submitted payment, you will receive an email with information on how to access the course.
* A 100% refund of the course fee is available to participants who withdraw before the first day of the course.
Course Format
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online, self-directed, asynchronous
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approx. 6 - 8 hours
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video presentations
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curated readings/videos
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knowledge checks
Participants have full access to the course content and can complete the course at their own pace within the 6-week timeframe.
Course Completion Recognition
This course does not assign official grades. However, to receive a Certificate of Completion, participants must complete all learning activities and score at least 75% on the knowledge check quizzes. Participants are given unlimited quiz attempts.
Questions
Contact us at: chsmc@ualberta.ca
Additional Information:
This course can be taken as part of the Team-Based Collaborative Care (TBCC) Certificate but can also be completed as a standalone course. If participants wish to pursue the certificate route, they would also be required to complete a module on simulation-based learning.