About Us The Interprofessional Curriculum Approach to Alzheimer’s and Other Dementias is a four-year, state-funded initiative designed to strengthen dementia care workforce readiness. Led by faculty and staff at The University of Texas at Austin, the project develops, evaluates, and disseminates an interprofessional curriculum for health professions learners. The curriculum focuses on brain health, early detection, treatment, caregiving, cultural considerations, and team-based care for persons living with dementia and their caregivers. Our Mission Prepare future health professionals to provide collaborative, person-centered dementia care. The curriculum supports learners in understanding dementia from multiple professional perspectives and applying team-based approaches to care planning, communication, and caregiver support. Our Approach The curriculum combines flexible online learning with interactive, case-based interprofessional education. Students complete online modules and participate in applied learning activities that include animated case studies, care team discussions, family meeting role plays, and discipline-specific reflection. The curriculum is designed to support both individual learning and team-based practice across health professions programs. Funding & Partners This initiative is funded by the Texas Department of State Health Services. The project is led in partnership with: Dell Medical School School of Nursing Center for Health IPE Implementation to Date Our curriculum is making an impact across courses, students, and careers. 5 Courses incorporated the curriculum Faculty across the disciplines are integrating brain health and dementia care content into their courses. 171 Students completingthe online modules Students are building knowledge and skills through self-paced, evidence-based learning experiences. 19 Students earning the Brain Health & Dementia Care Microcredential Learners have demonstrated mastery of key competencies and earned a recognized microcredential.
