Veidlapa Nr. M-3 (8)
Study Course Description
Civil and Environmental Protection, First Aid
Course Code
LF_621
Branch of Science
Clinical medicine; Health care sciences and services
ECTS
3.00
Target Audience
Civil and Military Defense; Clinical Pharmacy; Medicine; Nursing Science; Pharmacy; Public Health; Rehabilitation; Sports Trainer
LQF
Level 6
Study Type And Form
Full-Time; Part-Time
Study Course Implementer
Course Supervisor
Ingūna Griškēviča
Structure Unit Manager
Dita Role
Structural Unit
RSU Liepāja Branch
Contacts
Rīga, Anniņmuižas bulvāris 26a, 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 (Secondary school course level).
Learning Outcomes
Knowledge
1.After completing this course students will be able to: describe the role of circulatory and breathing system in the maintenance of vital functions describe on-site emergency action plan describe adults and pediatric resuscitation name and describe signs of external and internal bleeding, external bleeding control methods define shock and to describe first aid for shock patient recall signs and describe first aid for casualty with bone fractures, joint dislocations, strains and sprains describe effects of environmental factors on thermoregulation (heatstroke, hypothermia etc.) and describe first aid for conditions mentioned.
Skills
1.After completing this course students will be able to: appropriately manage the case and provide qualitative first aid before EMS arrival perform primary survey perform basic life support for adults and children perform first aid for choking casualty control external bleeding with pressure perform first aid for casualty in shock provide first aid for casualty with trauma provide first aid for casualty with thermal injury provide first aid for casualty with seizures demonstrate good team-working skills
Competences
1.After completing this course students will be able to provide appropriate high quality first aid for casualties with different critical conditions.
Assessment
Individual work
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1.
Individual work |
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Theoretical preparation for practical classes.
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Examination
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% from total grade
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Grade
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1.
Examination |
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All practical classes must be attended and passed successfully.
All MCQ tests after videolections must be successfully passed.
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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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First Aid.
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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 an emergency. Safety. Adult basic life support (wiht AED)
Description
Annotation: 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 an emergency. Safety. Adult basic life support (wiht AED)
Description
Annotation: 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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|---|---|---|
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On site
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2
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Topics
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Basic life support. First aid in choking.
Description
Annotation: During the class students improve resuscitation skills on mannequins (with skill-reporters).
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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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Basic life support. First aid in choking.
Description
Annotation: During the class students improve resuscitation skills on mannequins (with skill-reporters).
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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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Massive bleeding. Circulatory shock.
Description
Annotation: During practical class students develop external bleeding control skills and managament in case 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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-
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2
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Topics
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Massive bleeding. Circulatory shock.
Description
Annotation: During practical class students develop external bleeding control skills and managament in case 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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|---|---|---|
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On site
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2
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Topics
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Traumatic injuries.
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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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Traumatic injuries.
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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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Thermic injuries.
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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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Thermic injuries.
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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 for medical emergencies. 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.
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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.
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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.
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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 protection and health, most important problems and risks. Effects of global climate change. Most important environmental, their risk assessment (air, water, soil, noise etc.). Preventive measures and actions to reduce environmental risks and emergencies.
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Total ECTS (Creditpoints):
3.00
Contact hours:
32 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
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First Aid.
|
-
Class/Seminar
|
Modality
|
Location
|
Contact hours
|
|---|---|---|
|
On site
|
-
|
2
|
Topics
|
Action at an emergency. Safety. Adult basic life support (wiht AED)
Description
Annotation: 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
|
Action at an emergency. Safety. Adult basic life support (wiht AED)
Description
Annotation: 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
|
Basic life support. First aid in choking.
Description
Annotation: During the class students improve resuscitation skills on mannequins (with skill-reporters).
|
-
Class/Seminar
|
Modality
|
Location
|
Contact hours
|
|---|---|---|
|
On site
|
-
|
2
|
Topics
|
Basic life support. First aid in choking.
Description
Annotation: During the class students improve resuscitation skills on mannequins (with skill-reporters).
|
-
Class/Seminar
|
Modality
|
Location
|
Contact hours
|
|---|---|---|
|
On site
|
-
|
2
|
Topics
|
Massive bleeding. Circulatory shock.
Description
Annotation: During practical class students develop external bleeding control skills and managament in case of casualty with shock
|
-
Class/Seminar
|
Modality
|
Location
|
Contact hours
|
|---|---|---|
|
On site
|
-
|
2
|
Topics
|
Massive bleeding. Circulatory shock.
Description
Annotation: During practical class students develop external bleeding control skills and managament in case of casualty with shock
|
-
Class/Seminar
|
Modality
|
Location
|
Contact hours
|
|---|---|---|
|
On site
|
-
|
2
|
Topics
|
Traumatic injuries.
|
-
Class/Seminar
|
Modality
|
Location
|
Contact hours
|
|---|---|---|
|
On site
|
-
|
2
|
Topics
|
Traumatic injuries.
|
-
Class/Seminar
|
Modality
|
Location
|
Contact hours
|
|---|---|---|
|
On site
|
-
|
2
|
Topics
|
Thermic injuries.
|
-
Class/Seminar
|
Modality
|
Location
|
Contact hours
|
|---|---|---|
|
On site
|
-
|
2
|
Topics
|
Thermic injuries.
|
-
Class/Seminar
|
Modality
|
Location
|
Contact hours
|
|---|---|---|
|
On site
|
-
|
2
|
Topics
|
First aid for medical emergencies. 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.
|
-
Video Lecture
|
Modality
|
Location
|
Contact hours
|
|---|---|---|
|
Off site
|
E-Studies platform
|
2
|
Topics
|
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.
|
-
Video Lecture
|
Modality
|
Location
|
Contact hours
|
|---|---|---|
|
Off site
|
E-Studies platform
|
2
|
Topics
|
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.
|
-
Video Lecture
|
Modality
|
Location
|
Contact hours
|
|---|---|---|
|
Off site
|
E-Studies platform
|
2
|
Topics
|
Environmental protection and health, most important problems and risks. Effects of global climate change. Most important environmental, their risk assessment (air, water, soil, noise etc.). Preventive measures and actions to reduce environmental risks and emergencies.
|
Total ECTS (Creditpoints):
3.00
Contact hours:
32 Academic Hours
Final Examination:
Exam
Bibliography
Required Reading
1.
Praktisko nodarbību materiāli un E-studiju resursi.
2.
European Resuscitation Council; "Guidelines for Resuscitation: 2017 Update"
3.
Pirmās palīdzības sniegšanas pamatzināšanu apmācības programmas vadlīnijas
4.
Vai Tu zini, kā rīkoties ārkārtas situācijās?, Rīga: Valsts ugunsdzēsības un glābšanas dienests, 2015, 9 lpp.
5.
Valsts aizsardzības koncepcija. Rīga: LR Aizsardzības ministrija, 2012., 15 lpp.
Additional Reading
1.
First Aid Manual. DK Publishing, 2016.
2.
G. M. Piazza et al. ACEP First Aid Manual. New York: DK Publishing, 2014.
3.
Rīcība ārkārtas situācijās, RSU, 2011
4.
Vides veselība. RSU, 2008.
5.
Eglīte M. Darba medicīna. 2.izdevums - Rīga, 2012.
6.
Frumkin H., Environmental Health: From Global to Local. 2016, 3rd Edition
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.
http://stradavesels.lv http://www.vugd.gov.lv