Veidlapa Nr. M-3 (8)
Study Course Description
Foundations of Rehabilitation
Course Code
LF_330
Branch of Science
Clinical medicine; Public and environmental health
ECTS
3.00
Target Audience
Medical Services
LQF
Level 5
Study Type And Form
Full-Time
Study Course Implementer
Course Supervisor
Dina Berloviene
Structure Unit Manager
Dita Role
Structural Unit
RSU Liepāja Branch
Contacts
Liepaja, 24/26 Riņķu Street, lf@rsu.lv, +371 63442118, +371 63442119, +371 63484632
About Study Course
Objective
To promote the acquisition of knowledge about the basic concepts of rehabilitation and the application of rehabilitation technologies, to develop an understanding of the course of the rehabilitation process, to introduce students to aquatic therapy as one of the rehabilitation methods.
Preliminary Knowledge
In normal anatomy, physiology, clinical medicine, pathological physiology.
Learning Outcomes
Knowledge
1.As a result of completing the study course, students are able to describe the organisation of rehabilitation care, the stages of rehabilitation and the rehabilitation team; define the masseur’s role in rehabilitation care; recognise the International Classification of Functioning, Disability and Health; describe the assessment of functional abilities; physical therapy methods; indications and contraindications for the use of cold and heat therapy; recognise the characteristics of posture; outline the basic principles of rehabilitation and possible problems for patients of different profiles.
Skills
1.As a result of completing the study course, students know how to perform simple tests for assessing the client’s physical functional abilities and activities needed on a daily basis; demonstrate simple exercises to clients of various profiles; apply the basic principles of cold and heat therapy methods; illustrate the characteristics of posture; recognise posture disorders and correct them using massage procedures.
Competences
1.As a result of completing the study course, students are able to assess possible problems in rehabilitation care; perform a posture assessment; apply simple exercises and the foundations of rehabilitation in the work of a masseur in rehabilitation care; use the acquired theoretical and practical knowledge in professional activities.
Assessment
Individual work
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1.
Individual work |
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Work with study materials, special literature, Internet resources, evaluating novelties in rehabilitation care and functional health assessment. Development of independent work (a diagram/presentation) on the assessment of the client’s functional abilities, assessment of posture and possible problems in the care of rehabilitation patients.
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Examination
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% from total grade
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Grade
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1.
Examination |
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Mandatory attendance of lectures and practical classes.
Students’ ability to describe the basic principles of rehabilitation to patients of various profiles and to assess the patient’s functionality is assessed, successfully passed course tests - 50%. Examination (test) - 50%.
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Study Course Theme Plan
FULL-TIME
Part 1
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Lecture
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Modality
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Location
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Contact hours
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On site
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Auditorium
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2
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Topics
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Organisation of rehabilitation care; rehabilitation team, functional specialists, professional competence; the role of a masseur in rehabilitation care.
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Lecture
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Modality
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Location
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Contact hours
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On site
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Auditorium
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2
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Topics
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Organisation of rehabilitation care; rehabilitation team, functional specialists, professional competence; the role of a masseur in rehabilitation care.
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Lecture
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Modality
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Location
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Contact hours
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On site
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Auditorium
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2
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Topics
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Assessment of the client's functional abilities. Application of the International Classification of Functioning, Disability and Health (ICF).
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Lecture
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Modality
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Location
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Contact hours
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On site
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Auditorium
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2
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Topics
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Assessment of the client's functional abilities. Application of the International Classification of Functioning, Disability and Health (ICF).
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Class/Seminar
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Modality
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Location
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Contact hours
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On site
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Auditorium
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2
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Topics
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Assessment of functional abilities.
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Class/Seminar
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Modality
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Location
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Contact hours
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On site
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Auditorium
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2
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Topics
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Basic principles of rehabilitation, methods and exercises for patients of different profiles.
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Class/Seminar
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Modality
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Location
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Contact hours
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On site
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Auditorium
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2
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Topics
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Basic principles of rehabilitation, methods and exercises for patients of different profiles.
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Class/Seminar
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Modality
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Location
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Contact hours
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On site
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Auditorium
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2
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Topics
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Basic principles of rehabilitation, methods and exercises for patients of different profiles.
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Class/Seminar
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Modality
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Location
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Contact hours
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On site
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Auditorium
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2
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Topics
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Rehabilitation methodology for postural disorders and back problems.
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Class/Seminar
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Modality
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Location
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Contact hours
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On site
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Auditorium
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2
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Topics
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Rehabilitation methodology for postural disorders and back problems.
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Total ECTS (Creditpoints):
3.00
Contact hours:
20 Academic Hours
Final Examination:
Exam (Written)
Bibliography
Required Reading
1.
Aberberga-Augškalne L. Fizioloģija rehabilitologiem un veselības sporta speciālistiem. Rīga: Nacionālais Medicīnas Apgāds, 2008. (akceptējams izdevums)
2.
Gūtenbrūners K., Glēzeners Ž. Ž. Rehabilitācija, fizikālā medicīna un dabas dziedniecība. Rīga: 2. Nacionālais Medicīnas Apgāds, 2008. (akceptējams izdevums)
3.
Funkcionēšanas, nespējas un veselības klasifikācija, 2020.
4.
Starptautiskā funkcionēšanas, nespējas un veselības klasifikācija. Rīga: Pasaules Veselības organizācija, 2003. 299 lpp.
Additional Reading
1.
Braddom's Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation. Edited by Randall L. Braddom. Elsevier/Saunders 2020. 1506 p.
2.
International Classification of Functioning, Disability and Health (ICF)
Other Information Sources
1.
Studiju materiāli