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Study Course Description

Pharmacology

Main Study Course Information

Course Code
FFK_003
Branch of Science
Clinical medicine
ECTS
3.00
Target Audience
Midwifery
LQF
Level 6
Study Type And Form
Full-Time

Study Course Implementer

Course Supervisor
Structure Unit Manager
Structural Unit
Department of Pharmacology and Pharmacotherapy
Contacts

Riga, Konsula street 21, 3rd floor; Diana.Klava@rsu.lv; Indra.Dumberga@rsu.lv; +371 67613517

About Study Course

Objective

To acquire knowledge about the pharmacological groups of drugs and medicinal products, action, effects, indications and side effects thereof, to create an idea of the effectiveness and safety of drugs, as well as the skill to seek and evaluate scientifically sound information.

Preliminary Knowledge

Anatomy, physiology, biochemistry and histology, pathology.

Learning Outcomes

Knowledge

1.Basic knowledge and competence in the pharmacodynamics and pharmacokinetics of drugs, knowledge of drug groups and possibilities of using drugs for the prevention and treatment of diseases. Students will be able to formulate the mechanisms of action, indications and side effects of medicinal substances.

Skills

1.To know the most frequently used drugs, their administration, specifics of administration, to be able to evaluate the safety of drugs and caution.

Competences

1.As a result of completing the study course, students are able to provide information to the patient about drugs, observe the effects and possible side effects.

Assessment

Individual work

Title
% from total grade
Grade
1.

Individual work

20.00% from total grade
Test

Active presence and participation in classes, based on diligent preparation in advance. Successfully passing weekly tests.

Examination

Title
% from total grade
Grade
1.

Weekly mini tests

20.00% from total grade
Test
2.

Colloquium

30.00% from total grade
10 points

Computerized test about the learned subjects, 2x per semester.

3.

Exam

50.00% from total grade
10 points

A computerized test at the end of the semester about all the material learned

Study Course Theme Plan

FULL-TIME
Part 1
  1. Video Lecture

Modality
Location
Contact hours
Off site
E-Studies platform
2

Topics

General pharmacology.
  1. Video Lecture

Modality
Location
Contact hours
Off site
E-Studies platform
2

Topics

Pharmacology of the efferent nervous system I
  1. Video Lecture

Modality
Location
Contact hours
Off site
E-Studies platform
2

Topics

Pharmacology of the central nervous system I
  1. Video Lecture

Modality
Location
Contact hours
Off site
E-Studies platform
2

Topics

Pharmacology of agents affecting metabolism 1
  1. Video Lecture

Modality
Location
Contact hours
Off site
E-Studies platform
2

Topics

Antimicrobial and antiparasitic agents 1
  1. Class/Seminar

Modality
Location
Contact hours
On site
Study room
2

Topics

General pharmacology.
  1. Class/Seminar

Modality
Location
Contact hours
On site
Study room
2

Topics

Pharmacology of the efferent nervous system I
  1. Class/Seminar

Modality
Location
Contact hours
On site
Auditorium
2

Topics

Pharmacology of the efferent nervous system II
  1. Class/Seminar

Modality
Location
Contact hours
On site
Study room
2

Topics

Pharmacology of the central nervous system I
  1. Class/Seminar

Modality
Location
Contact hours
On site
Study room
2

Topics

Pharmacology of the central nervous system II
  1. Class/Seminar

Modality
Location
Contact hours
On site
Computer room
2

Topics

Colloquium No. 1
  1. Class/Seminar

Modality
Location
Contact hours
On site
Study room
2

Topics

Pharmacology of agents affecting metabolism 1
  1. Class/Seminar

Modality
Location
Contact hours
On site
Study room
2

Topics

Pharmacology of agents affecting metabolism 2
  1. Class/Seminar

Modality
Location
Contact hours
On site
Study room
2

Topics

Antimicrobial and antiparasitic agents 1
  1. Class/Seminar

Modality
Location
Contact hours
On site
Study room
2

Topics

Antimicrobial and antiparasitic agents 2
  1. Class/Seminar

Modality
Location
Contact hours
On site
Computer room
2

Topics

Colloquium No. 2
Total ECTS (Creditpoints):
3.00
Contact hours:
32 Academic Hours
Final Examination:
Exam

Bibliography

Required Reading

1.

Basic & Clinical Pharmacology. Bertram G. Katzung. McGraw-Hill Professional, 15th ed. 2021, 1179 lpp.Suitable for English stream

2.

Lekciju materiāls RSU E-studijas

3.

Indulis Purviņš, Santa Purviņa. Praktiskā farmakoloģija. 4. Izdevums, ZIC, 2011 (akceptējams izdevums)

4.

Goodman & Gilman's: The Pharmacological Basis of Therapeutics. 13th ed.Suitable for English stream

Additional Reading

1.

CURRENT Diagnosis & Treatment: Family Medicine. 5th ed. McGraw-Hill, 2020Suitable for English stream

Other Information Sources

1.

EMCDDA.europaSuitable for English stream

2.

EuphixSuitable for English stream

3.

Hai webSuitable for English stream