Essay On Interprofessional Competencies

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Interprofessional Learning Competencies (IPLC) Reflection

In regards to the Interprofessional Learning Competencies (IPLC), the placement has helped me in attaining IPLC 2. Previously, I believed that dieticians only created meal and exercise plans to aid in maintaining a healthy weight. Though, through the assignment of the dietetic students to the walking and gait, anthropometry, and balance stations, I recognised the complexity of their profession, and the assessments that were required to form the basis of producing the nutrition therapies. Similarly, I had previously thought that social workers were predominantly involved in counselling and supporting families needing assistance. However, I later learned that their jobs could also extend