Veidlapa Nr. M-3 (8)
Study Course Description
Clinical Care, Simulations and Placement
Course Code
AURK_069
Branch of Science
Clinical medicine; Medical biotechnology; Other clinical medicines
ECTS
6.00
Target Audience
Medicine
LQF
Level 7
Study Type And Form
Full-Time
Study Course Implementer
Course Supervisor
Evija Melbārde
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
To provide students with the opportunity to acquire knowledge, skills and competence in clinical care in a simulation-based learning environment.
Preliminary Knowledge
Anatomy, physiology, pathophysiology and microbiology.
Learning Outcomes
Knowledge
1.Students will acquire basic knowledge of patient care, of factors contributing to recovery. Demonstrate skills in the latest medical technologies used in clinical care. Able to apply the acquired knowledge to practical clinical situations. Demonstrates the skills to assess patients and implement care. Effectively use simulation environments to develop skills.
Individual work and tests
Examination
Skills
1.Assess the patient’s condition and perform practical clinical procedures; prepare and administer medications prescribed to the patient; to provide an intravenous approach, e.g. through the peripheral venous catheter, to determine the patient’s vital signs; perform accurate collection of blood, urine, stool, sputum, etc. samples for laboratory examinations; perform procedures related to the digestive tract; perform procedures related to the urethra system; to document the prescribed and executed procedures. Application of clinical skills in practice based on acquired theoretical and simulation-based skills acquisition.
Individual work and tests
Submission of the Placement report
Competences
1.Ability to apply and evaluate appropriate clinical procedures, medical devices, and other activities to ensure optimal patient care. Ability to analyse situations, substantiate, logically formulate and explain their opinion.
Individual work and tests
Examination
Assessment
Individual work
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1.
Individual work |
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Study of the recommended and optional literature for each particular topic of the class, using the recommended literature, training materials and Internet sources followed by their evaluation and practical application during classes. Stand-alone training on simulators and manikins.
In order to evaluate the quality of the study course as a whole, the student must fill out the study course evaluation questionnaire on the Student Portal.
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Examination
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1.
Examination |
80.00% from total grade
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10 points
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Systematic verification of theoretical and practical knowledge during classes assessed in e-studies with pass/fail. AT the end of the study course, OSKE exam at three test stations. In order to receive a successful assessment, the student must receive a positive assessment. The overall assessment of the test is formed by recalculating the points obtained by summing up the points from each test station. The final cumulative assessment of the study course is formed from THE OSKE exam at three test stations, which is expressed in a 10 (point) system and represents 80% of the total assessment and part of the placement, which is expressed in a 10 (point) system and represents 20% of the total assessment. |
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Submission of the Placement report |
20.00% from total grade
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10 points
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During the placement, the student fills out the placement report with the manipulation performed and, accordingly, receives an assessment from the placement supervisor at the placement place in a 10 (point) system. The final cumulative assessment of the study course is formed from THE OSKE exam at three test stations, which is expressed in a 10 (point) system and represents 80% of the total assessment and part of the placement, which is expressed in a 10 (point) system and represents 20% of the total assessment. |
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Study Course Theme Plan
FULL-TIME
Part 1
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Class/Seminar
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Modality
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Location
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On site
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4
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Topics
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Basic requirements for hygiene and anti-epidemic measures in a healthcare institution. Principles of hand washing and disinfection. Surgical hand disinfection. Personal protective equipment (e.g. gloves, gowns, masks). Healthcare waste management. Caring for patients with multidrug-resistant organisms.
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On site
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4
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Topics
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Hemodynamic monitoring. Principles of oxygen therapy. Measuring the temperature axilarly using a digital thermometer. Insertion and removal of the nasogastral probe. Feeding the patient through a nasogastric probe - the purpose of the procedure, indications, contraindications; the principle of patient evaluation before and after the procedure, patient education related to manipulation and care.
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Location
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Contact hours
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On site
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4
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Topics
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Parenteral administration of medicines - I/C, I/m, s/C injections. Purpose of the procedure, indications, contraindications, principle of patient evaluation before and after the procedure, patient education related to manipulation. Particularities of insulin administration. Specificities of heparin administration.
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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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4
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Topics
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Administration of medication parenterally - I/V injections; use of butterfly needle. Purpose of the procedure, indications, contraindications, principle of patient evaluation before and after the procedure, patient education related to manipulation.
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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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4
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Topics
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Parenteral administration of medicines - administration of peripheral vein catheter, purpose of procedure, indications, contraindications, principle of patient evaluation before and after procedure, patient education related to manipulation and care. Providing intravenous infusion through the peripheral vein. Administration of medicines with perfusor.
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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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4
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Topics
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Laboratory examinations (blood, urine, stool, mane sample), collection and transport regulations. Introduction of medication into the eyes, ears, nose. Inhalation therapy using a compression inhaler, nebuliser and face mask.
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Location
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Contact hours
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On site
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4
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Topics
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Urogenital system. Intermittent catheterisation in women and men; the purpose of the procedure, indications and contraindications, the principle of assessing a patient before and after the procedure, patient education related to the manipulation and 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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On site
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4
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Topics
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Administration of a long catheter to a woman, administration of a long catheter to a man; purpose of the procedure, indications, contraindications, principle of patient evaluation before and after the procedure, patient education related to manipulation and care. Female perineal care.
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Total ECTS (Creditpoints):
6.00
Contact hours:
32 Academic Hours
Final Examination:
Exam
Bibliography
Required Reading
1.
Practical classes materials, manipulation video and e-studies resourcesSuitable for English stream
2.
Perry, A. G., Potter, P. A., & Ostendorf, W. R. Clinical Nursing Skills and Techniques (11th ed.). Saint Louis: Mosby, 2025.Suitable for English stream
3.
Critical Care Nursing Diagnosis and Management / [edited by] Linda D. Urden, Kathleen M. Stacy, Mary E. Lough. Elsevier, 2022Suitable for English stream
Additional Reading
1.
Concepts for Nursing Practice. 3rd Edition / [edited by] Jean Foret Giddens. Elsevier, 2021Suitable for English stream
2.
Mosby's drug guide for nursing students / [edited by] Linda Skidmore-Roth. Elsevier, 2022Suitable for English stream
3.
Kozier & Erb's fundamentals of nursing : concepts, process, and practice / [edited by] Audrey Berman. Elsevier, 2022Suitable for English stream
Other Information Sources
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News, guidelinesSuitable for English stream