Veidlapa Nr. M-3 (8)
Study Course Description
Clinical Rehabilitation in Paediatrics
Course Code
REK_223
Branch of Science
Clinical medicine; Sports Medicine and Rehabilitation
ECTS
3.00
Target Audience
Medicine
LQF
Level 7
Study Type And Form
Full-Time
Study Course Implementer
Course Supervisor
Gunta Kristapsone
Structure Unit Manager
Liāna Deklava
Structural Unit
Department of Rehabilitation
Contacts
Riga, 26 a Anninmuizas boulevard, rk@rsu.lv, +371 20271291
About Study Course
Objective
To acquire knowledge of a modern, holistic view of human health issues (human function and impairment at body function, activity and participation levels), rehabilitation objectives, medical and social objectives.
Preliminary Knowledge
Human anatomy and physiology, knowledge of medical ethics, propaedetics, physiology is desirable, passed the course "Fundamentals of Rehabilitation."
Learning Outcomes
Knowledge
1.On successful completion of the study course students will: 1) acquire basic knowledge regarding the purposes, tasks, human functioning of physical and rehabilitation medicine; 2) be able to assess the malfunctioning according to the International Classification of Functioning; 3) be able to name the classification of technical aids and the principles for their selection; 4) acquire basic knowledge of functioning disorders in patients with different diseases, injuries.
Skills
1.On successful completion of the study course students will be able to assess impaired functioning, assess the risks of medical complications.
Competences
1.On successful completion of the study course students will be enabled to make practical use of acquired knowledge and skills in assessing patient health and impairment.
Assessment
Individual work
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Title
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% from total grade
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Grade
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1.
Individual work |
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Preparing for seminars, independent work with reading sources.
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Examination
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Title
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% from total grade
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Grade
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1.
Examination |
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-
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• active participation in seminars; • quality of answers; • a test of theoretical knowledge during the course (oral and in writing); • test.
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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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On site
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2
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Topics
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Child motor development – identification and assessment of disturbances.
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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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On site
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-
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2
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Topics
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Rehabilitation of patients with cerebral stroke.
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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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On site
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-
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2
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Topics
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Rehabilitation of rare-disease patients.
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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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On site
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-
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2
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Topics
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Multidisciplinary approach to adolescent medicine and health. Training objectives for specialists pertaining to the care of adolescents and young adults
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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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Specialized room
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4
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Topics
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Child motor development, identification and assessment of disturbances. Working with the patient – evaluating disorders, planning treatment.
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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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Specialized room
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4
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Topics
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Rehabilitation of patients with cerebral palsy. Working with the patient – evaluating disorders, planning treatment.
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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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Specialized room
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4
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Topics
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Myoskeletal disorders in the pediatric population. Working with the patient – evaluating disorders, planning treatment.
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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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Specialized room
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4
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Topics
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Awareness, understanding, solutions for the needs of the child and family.
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Total ECTS (Creditpoints):
1.50
Contact hours:
16 Academic Hours
Final Examination:
Test (Semester)
Part 2
Total ECTS (Creditpoints):
1.50
Contact hours:
12 Academic Hours
Final Examination:
Exam
Bibliography
Required Reading
1.
Braddom’s Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation. 6th ed., 2021
2.
DeLisa's physical medicine and rehabilitation : principles and practice / editor-in-chief, Walter R. Frontera ; editor emeritus, Joel A. DeLis. 6th ed. 2020
3.
Pediatric Rehabilitation. Principles and Practice. 5th ed., May 28, 2015, ed. By Alexander M. D., Michael A., Matthews M. D., Dennis J.
Other Information Sources
1.
Journal of Rehabilitation Medicine
2.
Archives of Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation