Veidlapa Nr. M-3 (8)
Study Course Description
Clinical Practice I
Course Code
SUUK_248
Branch of Science
Clinical medicine; Nutrition
ECTS
3.00
Target Audience
Rehabilitation
LQF
Level 6
Study Type And Form
Full-Time; Part-Time
Study Course Implementer
Course Supervisor
Nelda Karpenska-Allaža
Structure Unit Manager
Liāna Deklava
Structural Unit
Department of Rehabilitation
Contacts
Riga, 3 Cigorinu Street, spk@rsu.lv, +371 67611559
About Study Course
Objective
To promote the understanding of the importance of theoretical knowledge and its connection with clinical practice. To learn how to apply the acquired knowledge and skills in patient centered care.
Preliminary Knowledge
Anatomy, Physiology, Introduction in Basics of Nutrition, Ethics
Learning Outcomes
Knowledge
1.As the result of study course acquisition student will understand meaning of ethics in communication with the patient, understands the meaning and structure of the nutrition anamnesis.
Skills
1.As the result of study course acquisition student will acquire skills about patient's rights, confidentiality and data protection principles. Student will learn about the patient's complaints and needs, learn how to document nutrition anamnesis and how to compare it with nutrition recommendations.
Competences
1.As the result of study course acquisition student will be able to apply the acquired knowledge and skills, observe and ensure confidentiality and protection of personal data, autonomy and rights in the professional activity of a nutritionist. Purposefully obtains a nutrition anamnesis from the patient and / or relatives, caregiver, or legal representative.
Assessment
Individual work
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% from total grade
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Grade
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1.
Individual work |
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Students must prepare a clinical practice portfolio, perform a clinical case analysis, and present one of the clinical cases.
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Examination
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Grade
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1.
Examination |
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Compulsory visit of Clinical Practice, a successfully completed practice report.
Cumulative assessment is based on Clinical Practice grade and portfolio, which is equal to 60% of the total grade, and clinical case presentation, which is equal to 40% of the total grade.
The portfolio should include:
a) tracking of practice hours,
b) summary of daily work procedures and activities,
c) reflections about the gained experience, conclusions and self-assessment,
d) supervisor's assessment of the individual effort during clinical practice.
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Study Course Theme Plan
FULL-TIME
Part 1
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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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Introduction to clinical practice
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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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Introduction to clinical practice
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Placement
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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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Placement location
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0
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Topics
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During the internship, students are introduced to the specifics of the work of a medical institution and health care services.
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Placement
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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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Placement location
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0
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Topics
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During the internship, students are introduced to the importance of a multi-professional team and the role of a nutritionist in it.
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Placement
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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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Placement location
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0
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Topics
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Students get acquainted with the duties and responsibilities of a nutritionist, cabinet equipment.
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Placement
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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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Placement location
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0
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Topics
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During the internship, students collect a history of a healthy person using protocols for nutritionists. The dietary history is compared with the recommendations for a healthy diet.
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Total ECTS (Creditpoints):
3.00
Contact hours:
4 Academic Hours
Final Examination:
Defence (Placement)
PART-TIME
Part 1
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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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Introduction to clinical practice
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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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Introduction to clinical practice
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-
Placement
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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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Placement location
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0
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Topics
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During the internship, students are introduced to the specifics of the work of a medical institution and health care services.
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-
Placement
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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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Placement location
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0
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Topics
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During the internship, students are introduced to the importance of a multi-professional team and the role of a nutritionist in it.
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-
Placement
|
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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Placement location
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0
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Topics
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Students get acquainted with the duties and responsibilities of a nutritionist, cabinet equipment.
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-
Placement
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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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Placement location
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0
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Topics
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During the internship, students collect a history of a healthy person using protocols for nutritionists. The dietary history is compared with the recommendations for a healthy diet.
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Total ECTS (Creditpoints):
3.00
Contact hours:
4 Academic Hours
Final Examination:
Defence (Placement)
Bibliography
Required Reading
1.
Zigurds Zariņš, Lolita Neimane, Edgars Bodnieks. Uztura mācība. 7 pārstrād. un papild. izd. Rīga: LU Akadēmiskais apgāds, c2018 432 lpp.
2.
Raymond, J. L., Morrow, K., Mahan, L. K. Krause's and Mahan's food & the nutrition care process. 2021.
Additional Reading
1.
Nicolette Wierdsma, Hinke Kruizenga, Rebecca Stratton. Dietetic Pocket Guide adults. 2017.
Other Information Sources
1.
World Health Organization. (2011). Waist circumference and waist-hip ratio: report of a WHO expert consultation, Geneva, 8-11 December 2008. World Health Organization
2.
Pasaules Veselības organizācija
3.
European Society for Clinical Nutrition and Metabolism
4.
Latvijas Republikas Veselības ministrija
5.
Datu bāze PEN
6.
RSU Bibliotekā pieejamie resursi