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Study Course Description

Placement III

Main Study Course Information

Course Code
LF_616
Branch of Science
Clinical medicine; Health care sciences and services
ECTS
9.00
Target Audience
Nursing Science
LQF
Level 5
Study Type And Form
Full-Time

Study Course Implementer

Course Supervisor
Structure Unit Manager
Structural Unit
RSU Liepāja Branch
Contacts

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About Study Course

Objective

Acquire patient care and related manipulations according to the profession standard, the ethics of nurses, and the knowledge acquired in the 1st, 2nd year study programme. Use positive communication skills in the patient care process, as well as working with patient relatives and other team members. To base practical activities on legal and ethical principles. To acquire the ability to develop a care plan.

Preliminary Knowledge

Pharmacology, Basics of Clinical Care, Clinical Care, Care Process and Nursing Theories, Interpersonal Communication in Healthcare, Placement I and II, Internal Diseases and Patient Care, Surgical Diseases and Patient Care.

Learning Outcomes

Knowledge

1.Acquire knowledge in the care of patients with primary, secondary and tertiary surgical and internal diseases.

Skills

1.Improved theoretical and practical skills required for the planning and carrying out of patient care for surgical and internal diseases in patients of all age groups. Develop an independent care plan for a particular patient and take care in line with the priorities.

Competences

1.Ability to apply and evaluate appropriate clinical procedures and other care activities – care of therapeutic, surgical patients (evaluation, distribution of care problems, professional activities and patient education).

Assessment

Individual work

Title
% from total grade
Grade
1.

Individual work

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Developing two patient care plans. The plans are drawn up according to methodological guidelines. Guidelines are available in e-studies.

Examination

Title
% from total grade
Grade
1.

Examination

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Defence of the Placement, in a 10-point system based on rating of 5 sections: 1. Etiology/pathological physiology, 2. Assessment of patient condition, 3. Nursing problems, 4. Objective and planned activities, 5. Educating patient.

Study Course Theme Plan

FULL-TIME
Part 1
  1. Lecture

Modality
Location
Contact hours
On site
Auditorium
2

Topics

Informative part of the placement
  1. Class/Seminar

Modality
Location
Contact hours
On site
Specialized room
2

Topics

Supervision of the placement
  1. Class/Seminar

Modality
Location
Contact hours
On site
Auditorium
2

Topics

Defending of the placement
Total ECTS (Creditpoints):
9.00
Contact hours:
6 Academic Hours
Final Examination:
Defence (Placement)

Bibliography

Required Reading

1.

Metodiskie materiāli Prakse III