Civil Defence and Environmental Protection

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1. Individual work	-	-
Theoretical preparation for practical classes, using the material on e-study environment.

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1. Examination	-	-
To have an access to the Final Test, following points must be completed – compulsory. 1. Successfully completed all multiple-choice tests after the video lectures – compulsory. 2. Successfully completed all the pre-class tests – compulsory. 3. All the practical classes attended and approved (first aid skills in life-threatening situations are assessed) – compulsory. Assessment consists of: cumulative assessment of tests (50%) and final examination of the course – written test (50%).

Civil protection, general tasks. Potentially hazardous everyday situations (internal and external hazards), most important general requirements for safe behaviour in different situations in everyday life, transport, nature, public places, and electronic environment. Potential disasters in the country and potential consequences (including the storage and transportation of various dangerous substances), terrorism and its manifestations. Risk assessment. General requirements for emergency action

Structure, legal framework, organisation and management of the civil protection system in the country as a whole and in various institutions. Duties of the government and various institutions in the field of civil protection, municipal civil protection commissions. Tasks, rights and obligations of the government and local governments, legal entities and natural persons in civil protection. Planning of preventive, response and remedial measures and possible actions. Hazardous objects.

Civil alert and notification systems in the country as a whole and in specific departments. Procedure for requesting and provision of international assistance. The action of an individual when the alarm is heard. Possible personal protective equipment in case of disasters, taking into account the nature of the disasters. Possible involvement, role and action of healthcare professionals in emergency situations.

Specific risks according to chemical substances and equipment used in the departments. Radiation safety. Evacuation measures in the event of a disaster in the country as a whole and in specific departments.

Environmental health and protection. Topical issues concerning environmental quality and protection in Latvia and in the world. Major environmental health and safety concerns. Environmental legislation.

Key environmental factors, their identification and assessment (air, water, soil, noise, various contaminants, etc.). Action to mitigate various environmental aspects and to deal with emergencies related to the environment.

First aid.

Action at the scene of accident. Safety of the first aid provider. Basic resuscitation measures for adults (using AED algorithm). Practical implementation of basic resuscitation measures. First aid in choking. First aid in case of drowning.

Traumatic injuries. Massive bleeding. Circulatory shock.

First aid in specific clinical cases.

Civil protection, general tasks. Potentially hazardous everyday situations (internal and external hazards), most important general requirements for safe behaviour in different situations in everyday life, transport, nature, public places, and electronic environment. Potential disasters in the country and potential consequences (including the storage and transportation of various dangerous substances), terrorism and its manifestations. Risk assessment. General requirements for emergency action

Structure, legal framework, organisation and management of the civil protection system in the country as a whole and in various institutions. Duties of the government and various institutions in the field of civil protection, municipal civil protection commissions. Tasks, rights and obligations of the government and local governments, legal entities and natural persons in civil protection. Planning of preventive, response and remedial measures and possible actions. Hazardous objects.

Civil alert and notification systems in the country as a whole and in specific departments. Procedure for requesting and provision of international assistance. The action of an individual when the alarm is heard. Possible personal protective equipment in case of disasters, taking into account the nature of the disasters. Possible involvement, role and action of healthcare professionals in emergency situations.

Specific risks according to chemical substances and equipment used in the departments. Radiation safety. Evacuation measures in the event of a disaster in the country as a whole and in specific departments.

Environmental health and protection. Topical issues concerning environmental quality and protection in Latvia and in the world. Major environmental health and safety concerns. Environmental legislation.

Key environmental factors, their identification and assessment (air, water, soil, noise, various contaminants, etc.). Action to mitigate various environmental aspects and to deal with emergencies related to the environment.

First aid.

Action at the scene of accident. Safety of the first aid provider. Basic resuscitation measures for adults (using AED algorithm). Practical implementation of basic resuscitation measures. First aid in choking. First aid in case of drowning.

Traumatic injuries. Massive bleeding. Circulatory shock.

First aid in specific clinical cases.