Veidlapa Nr. M-3 (8)
Study Course Description
Basics of Clinical Care
Course Code
MDAK_381
Branch of Science
Clinical medicine
ECTS
3.00
Target Audience
Nursing Science
LQF
Level 6
Study Type And Form
Full-Time
Study Course Implementer
Course Supervisor
Anita Znotiņa
Structure Unit Manager
Kristaps Circenis
Structural Unit
Department of Nursing and Obstetric Care
Contacts
Riga, Anninmuizas Boulevard 26a, mdak@rsu.lv, +371 67061568
About Study Course
Objective
Acquisition of basic theoretical knowledge and practical skills in clinical care, acquisition of skills in the execution of procedures.
Preliminary Knowledge
General pathology, pathological physiology, Anatomy, Microbiology with virology and parasitology.
Learning Outcomes
Knowledge
1.Students will know the objectives, indications and contraindications of the skills included in the study course. Student will be able to describe and name the stages (steps) of skills included in the study course in clinical care. Students acquire knowledge of the basic tasks and duties of professional activity in the clinical care of patients.
Skills
1.Student is able to successfully demonstrate the performance of the skills included in the study course on the dummy. Within the framework of the study course, the student develops and develops the skills necessary for ensuring quality and safe care. The student is able to apply theoretical knowledge in clinical practice, perform basic care procedures, assess general health status, observe basic principles of infection control in patient care, perform patient hygiene procedures, perform patient positioning and transfer, identify vital signs, be able to perform gastrointestinal elimination procedures of the clinical procedure – enema, intestinal stoma care, ensure nutrition and fluid admissions, be able to administer a nasogastric probe (NGZ) and basic care principles, and perform patient feeding through NGZ using different types of nutrition, perform oxygen therapy using different types of oxygen mask.
Competences
1.Student is able to make a reasoned decision on the necessity of a specific clinical procedure and is able to successfully implement it by verifying the effectiveness of the manipulation performed.
Assessment
Individual work
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Title
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% from total grade
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Grade
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1.
Independent work |
-
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-
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Student independently analyses literature and is familiar with materials placed in e-studies. |
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Examination
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Title
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% from total grade
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Grade
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|---|---|---|
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1.
Clinical procedures |
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10 points
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2.
Clinical procedures |
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10 points
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Study Course Theme Plan
FULL-TIME
Part 1
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Video Lecture
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Modality
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Location
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Contact hours
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Off site
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E-Studies platform
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2
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Topics
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Basic principles for infection control. (Basic hygiene and anti-epidemic requirements in the healthcare establishment)
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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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|---|---|---|
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On site
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-
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2
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Topics
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Basic principles for infection control. (Basic hygiene and anti-epidemic requirements in the healthcare establishment)
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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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-
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2
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Topics
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Principles of ergonomics.
Positioning and moving the patient
Description
Patient positioning. |
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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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-
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2
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Topics
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Active and passive patient mobilization
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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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|---|---|---|
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On site
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-
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2
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Topics
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Patient hygiene procedures
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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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|---|---|---|
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On site
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-
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2
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Topics
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Patient bedding and changing linen
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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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|---|---|---|
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On site
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-
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2
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Topics
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Vital signs and their detection
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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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|---|---|---|
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On site
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-
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2
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Topics
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Clinical procedures for providing gastrointenstinal elimination procedures. Types of enema.
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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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|---|---|---|
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On site
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-
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2
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Topics
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Clinical procedures for providing gastrointenstinal elimination procedures.
Types of bowel stoma and care thereof.
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Video Lecture
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Modality
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Location
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Contact hours
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|---|---|---|
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Off site
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E-Studies platform
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2
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Topics
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Administration of fluid and nutrition to patients. Enteral feeding.
Nasogastric probe input and removal, care
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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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|---|---|---|
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On site
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-
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2
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Topics
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Administration of fluid and nutrition to patients. Enteral feeding.
Nasogastric probe input and removal, care
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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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|---|---|---|
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On site
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-
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2
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Topics
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Feeding through the nasogastric probe.
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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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|---|---|---|
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On site
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-
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2
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Topics
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Providing oxygen therapy. Types of oxygen masks, their application
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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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-
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2
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Topics
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Colloquia. Skill test
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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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|---|---|---|
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On site
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-
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2
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Topics
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Colloquia. Skill test
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Total ECTS (Creditpoints):
3.00
Contact hours:
30 Academic Hours
Final Examination:
Exam
Bibliography
Required Reading
1.
Dzintra Puriņa, Ināra Upmale. Klīniskās procedūras un pacientu drošība. 2019.
2.
Ministru kabineta noteikumi Nr. 104. Noteikumi par higiēniskā un pretepidēmiskā režīma pamatprasībām ārstniecības iestādē. 2016. gada 16. februārī.
Additional Reading
1.
Clinical Nursing Skills and Techniques. 10th Edition Authors: Anne G. Perry & Patricia A. Potter & Wendy R. Ostendorf & Nancy Laplante. Date of Publication: 07/2021