IPE1011 Foundations of health in primary care
Faculty of Medicine, Nursing and Health Sciences
IPE1011 Foundations of health in primary care is a level 1, 6-credit-point, undergraduate unit from the Faculty of Medicine, Nursing and Health Sciences, offered in 2026 in Semester 1 at Peninsula. It has no prerequisites and unlocks 1 unit, leading on to 9 units in all.
- Credit points
- 6
- Offered in 2026
- Semester 1
- Peninsula
- Assessment
- No exam
- 3 tasks
This is the 2026 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
Prohibition: HSC1031, HSC1200.
Corequisite: Must be enrolled in an Undergraduate degree
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 2026
| Teaching period | Campus | Mode |
|---|---|---|
| First semester | Peninsula | On campus |
Assessment
- Online quizzes (10 x15 mins weekly open book tests)Quiz / Test20%
- Allies in Indigenous health first steps critical reflections (5 x critical reflections)Written30%
- Group oral presentationPresentation50%
Assessment details may change. Please refer to the assessment information in Moodle closer to the start of the teaching period.
Learning outcomes
When you finish this unit, you should be able to:
- 1
Critically evaluate your own values and assumptions regarding health and well-being and apply basic ethical principles to health situations.
- 2
Describe the value of interdisciplinary collaboration in improving health outcomes.
- 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
- Chief Examiners
- Dr Karen Richards
- Unit Coordinators
- 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. Those lead on to 9 units in all.
When is IPE1011 offered?
In 2026, IPE1011 runs in Semester 1 at Peninsula.
Does IPE1011 have an exam?
No. IPE1011 has 3 assessment tasks and no exam.