IPE1011 Foundations of health in primary clinical care
Faculty of Medicine, Nursing and Health Sciences
IPE1011 Foundations of health in primary clinical care is a level 1, 6-credit-point, undergraduate unit from the Faculty of Medicine, Nursing and Health Sciences, offered in 2023 in Semester 1 at Peninsula. It has no prerequisites and unlocks 1 unit.
- Credit points
- 6
- Offered in 2023
- Semester 1
- Peninsula
- Assessment
- No exam
- 4 tasks
This is the 2023 handbook entry. See the 2027 entry.
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Requisites
Before IPE1011
No prerequisites or corequisites besides the enrolment rules below.
After IPE1011
1 unit list IPE1011 as a prerequisite or corequisite.
Enrolment rules
Overview
This unit provides the basic understanding of the concept of health. Varied definitions and models of health will be introduced. Differences between the health of the individual and the broader population will be examined. Determinants of health will also be explored including the roles of government policies and climate change. Current health inequalities in both Australia and globally will be identified and the underlying causes explored. The Sustainable Development Goals will be introduced. You will learn about health promotion and the Ottawa charter. You will also learn about the history and culture of Australian Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islanders and how to provide culturally safe health care for them.
Offerings in 2023
| Teaching period | Campus | Mode |
|---|---|---|
| First semester | Peninsula | On campus |
Assessment
- 10 short reflections on cultural safety (10 x 100 words=1,000 words total)20%
- iSAP case (Part 1: 1,200 words; Part 2: 600 words) (1,800 words total)25%
- Tutorial preparation (10 x MCQ online quizzes)20%
- Research essay (2,200 words)35%
Learning outcomes
When you finish this unit, you should be able to:
- 1
Reflect on your own values and assumptions regarding health and well-being and apply basic ethical principles to health situations.
- 2
Explain the influence of diverse definitions, concepts and interpretations of health and well-being on health care.
- 3
Compare and contrast various health models and outline basic health promotion principles.
- 4
Identify the various determinants of health and describe how these affect health care provision and create inequalities in health.
- 5
Discuss key global health issues, including climate change and their impact on health.
- 6
Discuss the history, diversity and achievements of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people (including the impact of colonisation on their health) and apply appropriate communication techniques with clients from this background.
Workload and teaching
- Tutorials24 hours
- Teaching approachActive learning
12 hours per week including contact time ( 2 hour tutorial) and self-directed learning.
For full details of the teaching approach to this unit, please refer to Moodle.
Learning resources
Required resources
See Moodle for details about required resources.
Contacts
- Unit Coordinators
- Dr Karen Richards
- Chief Examiners
- Dr Karen Richards
Common questions
What are the prerequisites for IPE1011?
IPE1011 has no prerequisites, but enrolment rules apply.
What can I take after IPE1011?
IPE1011 is a prerequisite or corequisite for 1 unit, including OCC3051.
When is IPE1011 offered?
In 2023, IPE1011 runs in Semester 1 at Peninsula.
Does IPE1011 have an exam?
No. IPE1011 has 4 assessment tasks and no exam.