🟦 WEEK 1 CONTENT (MODULE 1)
1. Interprofessional Education (IPE)
Definition (from Module 1):
IPE occurs when “multiple health workers from different backgrounds work
with patients, families, and communities to deliver high-quality care.”
Team Members May Include:
NPs, physicians
Pharmacists
PT/OT/ST
Social workers
Dieticians
Behavioral health specialists
Why It Matters:
Improves outcomes
Enhances safety
Reduces fragmentation of care
2. Levels of Prevention
(from Module 1)
Primordial Prevention
Prevent development of risk factors
Example: promoting healthy diet in children
Primary Prevention
Prevent disease onset
Examples: immunizations, smoking cessation, seatbelts, safer sex
counseling
,Secondary Prevention
Detect asymptomatic disease early
Examples: BP screening, mammograms, colon cancer screening
Tertiary Prevention
Reduce complications of established disease
Examples: cardiac rehab, diabetic foot care, PT after stroke
3. Social Determinants of Health (SDOH)
(from Module 1)
Categories:
Economic stability
Education access/quality
Healthcare access
Neighborhood/environment
Social/community context
Why SDOH matter:
Strong predictors of chronic disease
Influence ability to follow treatment plans
Drive health disparities
4. Health vs Wellness
(from Module 1)
Health
Absence of disease
Biomedical model
Wellness
Active, ongoing process
, Includes physical, emotional, social, spiritual, intellectual,
environmental wellbeing
Influenced by genetics, SES, literacy, access to care
Exam Tip:
Patients often equate “health” with “not being sick,” but wellness is broader
and proactive.
5. Physical Activity Recommendations
(from Module 1)
Adults (18–64)
150 min/week moderate OR 75 min/week vigorous
Strength training ≥2 days/week
Older Adults (65+)
Same as adults PLUS balance training
o Examples: tai chi, strength training
6. Immunity & Vaccine Safety
(from Module 1)
Types of Immunity
Active natural: infection
Active artificial: vaccines
Passive natural: maternal antibodies
Passive artificial: immunoglobulin administration
Vaccine Safety Principles
Vaccines undergo rigorous testing
Adverse events monitored by VAERS
Live vaccines contraindicated in pregnancy & severe
immunosuppression