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Quality healthcare requires teamwork, from those working behind the scenes to improve the system to those striving to enhance and improve patient outcomes. Navigating this complex system is only part of the picture, however, because future healthcare professionals will also need strong leadership skills and to understand collaborative practices. Our health science programs are designed to give you the unique combination of skills and experience you need to grow and thrive in this dynamic and rewarding industry. Northcentral University offers health science programs that can help prepare you for a range of rewarding leadership roles in a variety of healthcare organizations. Not only will you benefit from curriculum that's designed by experienced healthcare professionals, you'll learn in an interprofessional environment designed to facilitate teamwork and multi-discipline collaboration. This unique and innovative method of learning allows you to gain real-world experience as you work toward earning your degree. Mission Statement The School of Health Sciences is committed to developing leaders who are culturally competent and experts in interprofessional healthcare practices. Vision To be recognized as the premier online graduate school in the health professions. Values • Communication The School of Health Sciences will be defined by the clear, intentional and effective articulation of health sciences pedagogy as well as deliberate, timely and respectful assessment. • Diversity and Inclusion We will embrace diversity of culture, thought and action and believe that the inclusion of diverse people and perspectives enhance all aspects of health sciences education. • Interprofessionalism The School of Health Sciences will employ educational standards that allow professors and students from various health sciences disciplines to collaborate with one another to produce improved health outcomes. • Innovation We will make use of new education delivery systems and state-of-the-art technology to ensure the best environment for health sciences teaching and learning. • Efficacy The School of Health Sciences will equip students with the ability to produce outstanding healthcare outcomes. ABOUT THE SCHOOL OF HEALTH SCIENCES MULTIPLE SPECIALIZATIONS AVAILABLE, DEPENDING ON PROGRAM ONLINE COURSEWORK 100% NO GROUP PROJECTS NO SET CLASS TIMES NO RESIDENCY REQUIREMENT NO GRE/GMAT REQUIREMENT 6 Interprofessional Education (IPE) According to the World Health Organization, "Interprofessional education (IPE) occurs when two or more professions learn about, from, and with each other to enable effective collaboration and improve health outcomes." IPE focuses on the following four domains, which will be addressed throughout the student's program: - Interprofessional Teamwork and Team-Based Practice - Interprofessional Communication Practices - Rules and Responsibilities for Collaborative Practice* - Values and Ethics for Interprofessional Education Practice * "Practice" includes both clinical and non-clinical health-related work, such as diagnosis, treatment, surveillance, health communications, management and sanitation engineering.