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Study Course Description

Infant Rehabilitation

Main Study Course Information

Course Code
REK_040
Branch of Science
Clinical medicine; Sports Medicine and Rehabilitation
ECTS
3.00
Target Audience
Nursing Science
LQF
Level 6
Study Type And Form
Full-Time

Study Course Implementer

Course Supervisor
Structure Unit Manager
Structural Unit
Department of Rehabilitation
Contacts

Riga, 26a Anninmuizas boulevard, rk@rsu.lv, +371 20271291

About Study Course

Objective

Acquisition of theoretical knowledge and practical skills of infant rehabilitation

Preliminary Knowledge

Normal infant’s development. Infant care.

Learning Outcomes

Knowledge

1.Students will be able to describe the infant rehabilitation principles, recommended rehabilitation methods as well as contraindicated activities.

Skills

1.Students will be able to use the infant handling techniques and be able to teach them to the new-born relatives.

Competences

1.Students will be able to recommend the baby care techniques, infant dressing, and feeding.

Assessment

Individual work

Title
% from total grade
Grade
1.

Individual work

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Report and presentation preparation about infant rehabilitation principles.

Examination

Title
% from total grade
Grade
1.

Examination

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Students must be able to respond to short test questions, write essays and do oral presentations.

Study Course Theme Plan

FULL-TIME
Part 1
  1. Lecture

Modality
Location
Contact hours
On site
Auditorium
2

Topics

Basic principles of infant rehabilitation
  1. Lecture

Modality
Location
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On site
Auditorium
2

Topics

Infant birth traumas, their rehabilitation
  1. Lecture

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Location
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On site
Auditorium
2

Topics

Preterm born baby, care and rehabilitation
  1. Class/Seminar

Modality
Location
Contact hours
On site
Auditorium
2

Topics

Preterm born baby, care and rehabilitation
  1. Class/Seminar

Modality
Location
Contact hours
On site
Auditorium
2

Topics

Preterm born baby, care and rehabilitation
  1. Lecture

Modality
Location
Contact hours
On site
Auditorium
2

Topics

Rehabilitation of newborn nervous system injury
  1. Class/Seminar

Modality
Location
Contact hours
On site
Auditorium
2

Topics

Rehabilitation of newborn nervous system injury
  1. Class/Seminar

Modality
Location
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On site
Auditorium
2

Topics

Rehabilitation of newborn nervous system injury
  1. Lecture

Modality
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On site
Auditorium
2

Topics

Cerebral palsy, rehabilitation principles
  1. Class/Seminar

Modality
Location
Contact hours
On site
Auditorium
2

Topics

Cerebral palsy, rehabilitation principles
  1. Class/Seminar

Modality
Location
Contact hours
On site
Auditorium
2

Topics

Cerebral palsy, rehabilitation principles
  1. Class/Seminar

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Location
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On site
Auditorium
2

Topics

Bobath therapy concept. Infant handling principles
  1. Class/Seminar

Modality
Location
Contact hours
On site
Auditorium
2

Topics

Bobath therapy concept. Infant handling principles
  1. Class/Seminar

Modality
Location
Contact hours
On site
Auditorium
2

Topics

Bobath therapy concept. Infant handling principles
  1. Class/Seminar

Modality
Location
Contact hours
On site
Auditorium
2

Topics

Bobath therapy concept. Infant handling principles
  1. Class/Seminar

Modality
Location
Contact hours
On site
Auditorium
2

Topics

Bobath therapy concept. Infant handling principles
Total ECTS (Creditpoints):
3.00
Contact hours:
32 Academic Hours
Final Examination:
Exam (Written)

Bibliography

Required Reading

1.

Geske R. Bērna bioloģiskā attīstība. Rīga, RaKa, 2005, 314 lpp. (akceptējams izdevums)

2.

Flēmiga I. Zīdaiņa attīstība un attīstības traucējumi. Agrīna diagnostika un ārstēšana. Rīga, Zvaigzne ABC, 1999, 311 lpp. (akceptējams izdevums)

3.

Mellēna K. E., Hēla K., Tropa D. Mārtiņa stāsts – priekšlaikus dzimušo bērnu problēmas un risinājumi. Priekšlaikus dzimušo bērnu problēmu iespējamie risinājumi. Rīga, 2004, 103 – 150. (akceptējams izdevums)

Additional Reading

1.

Brauburger B. Zīdaiņu masāža : patīkama, veselīga, nomierinoša, Rīga : Jumava, 2010; 90 lpp.

2.

Gutenbrunner Ch. Rehabilitācija, fizikālā medicīna un dabas dziedniecība, Rīga : Nacionālais apgāds, 2008, 217 lpp.