Inclusion of Advanced Practice Providers in Simulation-Enhanced Interprofessional Education

Advanced Practice Providers (APPs) are widely regarded as key members of the interprofessional healthcare team. To build collaborative practice behaviors (CPB), APPs must receive simulationenhanced interprofessional education (Sim-IPE); however, the integration of APPs in Sim-IPE is inconsistent. Expanding inclusion of APPs in Sim-IPE can include the integration of remote modalities, virtual reality, and high-fidelity simulation. Complexities in providing APPs with Sim-IPE include the availability of resources and competing clinical availability with other healthcare team members. Optimizing interprofessional education for APPs must be a priority, as APPs are prominent members of the healthcare team and Sim-IPE can improve collaborative practice behaviors.