The acquisition of knowledge of interprofessional education (IPE) and teamwork in the health professions. IPE will be explored from the perspectives of roles and responsibilities for collaborative practice. Values and ethics for interprofessional collaboration. Issues and complexities surrounding patient safety, patient advocacy, teams, teamwork and communication particularly how to deal with conflict. Quality Improvement strategies, patient-centered care, evidenced-based collaborative practice and leadership impact on the individual, family, health care system, and society. Course participants will individually determine their personal perspectives about teamwork and interprofessional education.