The Interprofessional Education Matrix: Sessions to Incorporate Higher Education Institutes within Pre-registration Nursing and Allied Health Professionals

This study examines the Outreach Skills Clinic for Assessment (OSCA), a collaborative Interprofessional Education (IPE) initiative led by the University of Chester. Designed to enhance the competencies of pre-registration health and social care learners, OSCA integrates multi-disciplinary teaching across Higher Education Institutions. Data from student and practitioner feedback highlight the program’s success in fostering a supportive learning environment, promoting clinical skills development, and improving peer collaboration. By collating and structuring diverse healthcare professional expertise, OSCA bridges theory and practice, equipping learners with practice skills geared towards adaptability across varied care settings. Data illustrates that this integrated approach enhances healthcare education and contributes to the delivery of safe, high-quality patient care.