Veidlapa Nr. M-3 (8)
Study Course Description
Extended First Aid and Civil Protection
Course Code
AURK_061
Branch of Science
Clinical medicine
ECTS
3.00
Target Audience
Civil and Military Defense; Clinical Pharmacy; Dentistry; Life Science; Medical Services; Medical Technologies; Medicine; Midwifery; Nursing Science; Pharmacy; Psychology; Public Health; Rehabilitation; Social Welfare and Social Work; Sports Trainer
LQF
All Levels
Study Type And Form
Full-Time; Part-Time
Study Course Implementer
Course Supervisor
Oļegs Sabeļņikovs
Structure Unit Manager
Oļegs Sabeļņikovs
Structural Unit
Department of Anaesthesiology, Intensive Care and Clinical simulations
Contacts
Riga, 26a Anninmuizas boulevard, aurk@rsu.lv, +371 67061579
About Study Course
Objective
Develop students’ competence in providing first aid. Provide information about the civil protection structure and organisation in the country, as well as the responsibilities and measures to be taken in the event of various disasters in order to ensure adequate and timely action. Give information about the key environmental aspects (air, water, soil, food, etc.) and their potential impact on health and safety, as well as control, prevention and reduction (according to the Cabinet Regulations No 716 “Minimum Requirements for the Content of the Compulsory Civil Protection Course and the Content of the Civil Protection Training for Employees”, adopted on 15.12.2017).
Preliminary Knowledge
Biology, Physics, Chemistry (at Secondary school level).
Learning Outcomes
Knowledge
1.Having completed the course, students will be able to: • describe the role of the cardiovascular and respiratory system in maintaining vital functions; • describe the action plan of a first aid provider at the scene of an accident; • describe the basic resuscitation algorithms for adults and children; • name and characterise clinical signs of external and internal bleeding and methods of stopping the bleeding; • describe the mechanisms for the development of shock and anti-shock measures; • list the signs of bone fractures, joint dislocations and tendon sprains and muscle strains and first aid to casualties; • describe the adverse effects of harmful environmental factors on the human body (overheating, cooling, and frostbite). Knowledge of the structure, legal framework, organisation and management of the civil protection system acquired; knowledge of the tasks, rights and duties of the government, local government, legal entities and natural persons in the field of civil protection; knowledge of hazardous objects, threat assessment, obligations and rights of owners or lawful possessors; knowledge of the civil protection commissions of local governments; knowledge of planning civil protection measures; knowledge of hazardous substances, their classification and requirements for their storage and transportation; knowledge of requesting and provision of international assistance; on personal protective equipment in the event of a disaster; knowledge of specific legal regimes and actions in specific facilities. Understanding of various environmental factors, their impact on health and safety, behaviour in various environmental emergencies.
Skills
1.Having completed the course, students will be able to: • act effectively at the scene of an accident prior to the arrival of the emergency medical assistance team; • carry out an evaluation of the vital functions of victims at the pre-hospital stage; • perform basic resuscitation for adults and children of various ages; • provide first aid in the event of foreign body aspiration; • stop external bleeding applying direct pressure using the methods of direct pressure and compression dressings; • undertake a set of anti-shock measures; • provide first aid in case of injuries; • provide first aid in case of damage caused by temperature; • provide first aid in the event of convulsions; • demonstrate the ability to work according to the principles of team work within their competence. Upon completion of the study course, students will know how to identify various hazards and how to deal with different emergencies. Will be able to independently, critically analyse, find information and data through identification of environmental health problems, and to assess their role in maintaining and strengthening of human health.
Competences
1.On completion of the study course, the student will be able to effectively provide first aid to the victim in a variety of life and health critical situations in an optimal way, using the available resources, as well as to act properly in different emergency situations.
Assessment
Individual work
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Theoretical preparation for classes, using materials in e-studies.
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Examination
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10 points
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In order to be able to take the final test, the following criteria must be met: 1. All multi-answer tests by videolink have been successfully passed. 2. All pre-class tests passed: 3. All practical classes have been attended and passed. The assessment consists of a cumulative assessment of the tests (50%) and a final course test of a written test (50%). |
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Study Course Theme Plan
FULL-TIME
Part 1
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Video Lecture
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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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First Aid.
Description
Videolecture. |
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Class/Seminar
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Contact hours
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On site
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2
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Topics
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Action at the scene of an accident. Safety of the first aid provider. Basic resuscitation measures for adults (using AED algorithm)
Description
During practical class students develop skills in action planning in emergency and skills in basic resuscitation. |
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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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2
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Topics
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Action at the scene of an accident. Safety of the first aid provider. Basic resuscitation measures for adults (using AED algorithm)
Description
During practical class students develop skills in action planning in emergency and skills in basic resuscitation. |
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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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2
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Topics
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Practical procedure of basic resuscitation measures (special features for new-borns, children and adolescents). First aid for choking. First aid in case of drowning.
Description
During practical classes, under the guidance of the instructor, students acquire practical skills in basic resuscitation procedures, with attention to the specific features for newborns, children, and adolescents. The classes also cover first aid in cases of choking and drowning, as well as practical skills in the safe care of the victim. During the class, students practice and improve resuscitation skills using mannequins with feedback capabilities. |
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Class/Seminar
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Location
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Contact hours
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On site
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2
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Topics
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Practical procedure of basic resuscitation measures (special features for new-borns, children and adolescents). First aid for choking. First aid in case of drowning.
Description
During practical classes, under the guidance of the instructor, students acquire practical skills in basic resuscitation procedures, with attention to the specific features for newborns, children, and adolescents. The classes also cover first aid in cases of choking and drowning, as well as practical skills in the safe care of the victim. During the class, students practice and improve resuscitation skills using mannequins with feedback capabilities. |
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Class/Seminar
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Location
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Contact hours
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On site
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2
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Topics
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Life-Threatening Bleeding and Shock.
Description
During practical class students develop external bleeding control skills and management of casualty with shock. |
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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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2
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Topics
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Thermal damage. Chemical burns.
Description
During practical classes, under the guidance of the instructor, students acquire first aid skills for victims with thermal injuries and chemical burns. The classes include recognition of different degrees of burns or frostbites, the sequence of emergency actions, as well as practical skills in the safe care of the victim. |
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Class/Seminar
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Contact hours
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On site
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2
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Topics
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Trauma. Insect bites. Anaphylaxis
Description
During practical classes, under the guidance of the instructor, students acquire first aid skills for victims with various types of injuries, with particular attention given to polytrauma patients with multiple injuries resulting from car accidents or falls from height. The classes also cover the principles of providing safe assistance, as well as practical skills for responding to insect bites, including distinguishing milder reactions from severe allergic manifestations. |
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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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2
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Topics
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Trauma. Insect bites. Anaphylaxis
Description
During practical classes, under the guidance of the instructor, students acquire first aid skills for victims with various types of injuries, with particular attention given to polytrauma patients with multiple injuries resulting from car accidents or falls from height. The classes also cover the principles of providing safe assistance, as well as practical skills for responding to insect bites, including distinguishing milder reactions from severe allergic manifestations. |
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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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2
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Topics
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First Aid in Emergency Conditions. Acute Poisonings.
Description
During practical classes, under the guidance of the instructor, students acquire first aid skills for victims in emergency situations, including cases of stroke, hypoglycemia, and seizures. The classes also cover urgent actions in situations of acute poisoning. |
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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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Civil defence (emergency preparedness), general tasks, structure, organization. Rights, tasks and obligations of involved parties. Most probable emergencies and their potential hazards, risk assessment, planning of preventive measures. Household risks (external, internal), general safety requirements for various situations at home, transport, work environment, public places and digital media
Description
Lecture |
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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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Various forms or terrorism. Information and warning systems for emergencies – at national level as well as workplaces. International cooperation. Individual behaviours (including evacuation) and possible measures for prevention. Involvement of various specialists (including health care experts), their role and tasks during emergencies
Description
Lecture |
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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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Environmental emergencies, their risk assessment, potential hazards and preventive measures. Industrial risks, their risk assessment, potential hazards and preventive measures. Specific chemical risks for various substances and equipment. Ionising radiation risks
Description
Lecture |
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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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Environmental protection and health, most important problems and risks. Effects of global climate change.
Most important environmental factors, their risk assessment (air, water, soil, noise etc.). Preventive measures and actions to reduce environmental risks and emergencies
Description
Lecture |
Total ECTS (Creditpoints):
3.00
Contact hours:
28 Academic Hours
Final Examination:
Exam
PART-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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|---|---|---|
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Off site
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E-Studies platform
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2
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Topics
|
First Aid.
Description
Videolecture. |
-
Class/Seminar
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Modality
|
Location
|
Contact hours
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|---|---|---|
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On site
|
-
|
2
|
Topics
|
Action at the scene of an accident. Safety of the first aid provider. Basic resuscitation measures for adults (using AED algorithm)
Description
During practical class students develop skills in action planning in emergency and skills in basic resuscitation. |
-
Class/Seminar
|
Modality
|
Location
|
Contact hours
|
|---|---|---|
|
On site
|
-
|
2
|
Topics
|
Practical procedure of basic resuscitation measures (special features for new-borns, children and adolescents). First aid for choking. First aid in case of drowning.
Description
During practical classes, under the guidance of the instructor, students acquire practical skills in basic resuscitation procedures, with attention to the specific features for newborns, children, and adolescents. The classes also cover first aid in cases of choking and drowning, as well as practical skills in the safe care of the victim. During the class, students practice and improve resuscitation skills using mannequins with feedback capabilities. |
-
Class/Seminar
|
Modality
|
Location
|
Contact hours
|
|---|---|---|
|
On site
|
-
|
2
|
Topics
|
Practical procedure of basic resuscitation measures (special features for new-borns, children and adolescents). First aid for choking. First aid in case of drowning.
Description
During practical classes, under the guidance of the instructor, students acquire practical skills in basic resuscitation procedures, with attention to the specific features for newborns, children, and adolescents. The classes also cover first aid in cases of choking and drowning, as well as practical skills in the safe care of the victim. During the class, students practice and improve resuscitation skills using mannequins with feedback capabilities. |
-
Class/Seminar
|
Modality
|
Location
|
Contact hours
|
|---|---|---|
|
On site
|
-
|
2
|
Topics
|
Life-Threatening Bleeding and Shock.
Description
During practical class students develop external bleeding control skills and management of casualty with shock. |
-
Class/Seminar
|
Modality
|
Location
|
Contact hours
|
|---|---|---|
|
On site
|
-
|
2
|
Topics
|
Trauma. Insect bites. Anaphylaxis
Description
During practical classes, under the guidance of the instructor, students acquire first aid skills for victims with various types of injuries, with particular attention given to polytrauma patients with multiple injuries resulting from car accidents or falls from height. The classes also cover the principles of providing safe assistance, as well as practical skills for responding to insect bites, including distinguishing milder reactions from severe allergic manifestations. |
-
Class/Seminar
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Modality
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Location
|
Contact hours
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|---|---|---|
|
On site
|
-
|
2
|
Topics
|
Thermal damage. Chemical burns.
Description
During practical classes, under the guidance of the instructor, students acquire first aid skills for victims with thermal injuries and chemical burns. The classes include recognition of different degrees of burns or frostbites, the sequence of emergency actions, as well as practical skills in the safe care of the victim. |
-
Class/Seminar
|
Modality
|
Location
|
Contact hours
|
|---|---|---|
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On site
|
-
|
2
|
Topics
|
First Aid in Emergency Conditions. Acute Poisonings.
Description
During practical classes, under the guidance of the instructor, students acquire first aid skills for victims in emergency situations, including cases of stroke, hypoglycemia, and seizures. The classes also cover urgent actions in situations of acute poisoning. |
-
Video Lecture
|
Modality
|
Location
|
Contact hours
|
|---|---|---|
|
Off site
|
E-Studies platform
|
2
|
Topics
|
Civil defence (emergency preparedness), general tasks, structure, organization. Rights, tasks and obligations of involved parties. Most probable emergencies and their potential hazards, risk assessment, planning of preventive measures. Household risks (external, internal), general safety requirements for various situations at home, transport, work environment, public places and digital media
Description
Lecture |
-
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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Environmental emergencies, their risk assessment, potential hazards and preventive measures. Industrial risks, their risk assessment, potential hazards and preventive measures. Specific chemical risks for various substances and equipment. Ionising radiation risks
Description
Lecture |
-
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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Various forms or terrorism. Information and warning systems for emergencies – at national level as well as workplaces. International cooperation. Individual behaviours (including evacuation) and possible measures for prevention. Involvement of various specialists (including health care experts), their role and tasks during emergencies
Description
Lecture |
-
Video Lecture
|
Modality
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Location
|
Contact hours
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|---|---|---|
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Off site
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E-Studies platform
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2
|
Topics
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Environmental protection and health, most important problems and risks. Effects of global climate change.
Most important environmental factors, their risk assessment (air, water, soil, noise etc.). Preventive measures and actions to reduce environmental risks and emergencies
Description
Lecture |
Total ECTS (Creditpoints):
3.00
Contact hours:
24 Academic Hours
Final Examination:
Exam
Bibliography
Required Reading
1.
Praktisko nodarbību materiāli un E-studiju resursi.Suitable for English stream
2.
ERC Guidelines 2025Suitable for English stream
3.
Pirmās palīdzības sniegšanas pamatzināšanu apmācības programmas vadlīnijas.
4.
Vai Tu zini, kā rīkoties ārkārtas situācijās? Rīga: Valsts ugunsdzēsības un glābšanas dienests, 2020, 9 lpp.
5.
Valsts aizsardzības koncepcija. Rīga: LR Aizsardzības ministrija, 2023, 15 lpp.
Additional Reading
1.
First Aid Manual. DK Publishing, 2021.Suitable for English stream
2.
Rīcība ārkārtas situācijās. RSU, 2011.
3.
Vides veselība. RSU, 2008.
4.
Eglīte M. Darba medicīna. 2.izdevums - Rīga, 2012.
5.
Palīdzība cietušajam
Other Information Sources
1.
"Minimālās prasības obligātā civilās aizsardzības kursa saturam un nodarbināto civilās aizsardzības apmācības saturam" (MK noteikumi Nr. 716).
2.
"Noteikumi par apmācību pirmās palīdzības sniegšanā" (MK noteikumi Nr. 557).
3.
Strādā vesels
4.
VUGD