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Study Course Description
Basics of Clinical Care
Course Code
MDAK_073
Branch of Science
Clinical medicine
ECTS
3.00
Target Audience
Medical Services
LQF
Level 6
Study Type And Form
Full-Time; Part-Time
Study Course Implementer
Course Supervisor
Lilija Antoņēviča
Structure Unit Manager
Kristaps Circenis
Structural Unit
Department of Nursing and Obstetric Care
Contacts
Riga, 26a Anninmuizas boulevard, mdak@rsu.lv, +371 67061568
About Study Course
Objective
To obtain theoretical and practical skills of clinical care.
Preliminary Knowledge
Anatomy, physiology, pathophysiology, microbiology.
Learning Outcomes
Knowledge
1.Students will acquire basic knowledge of the patient's care.
Skills
1.Assess the patient's condition and practically perform clinical procedures using appropriate equipment; determine the patient's vital signs: Wash and disinfect hands. Perform donning and doffing of PPE for healthcare-associated infections. Perform feeding of the patient through NGZ. Perform s/c, i/m and iv injection.
Individual work and tests
Examination
Competences
1.Ability to use and evaluate appropriate clinical procedures, medical devices, and other activities to ensure optimal patient care.
Assessment
Individual work
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Title
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Grade
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1.
Individual work |
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Preliminary preparation for the topic of the relevant lesson, using recommended literature and Internet sources, with their subsequent evaluation and practical application in practical lessons. Performance of practical manipulations on simulators and mockups. In order to evaluate the quality of the study course as a whole, the student must fill out the study course evaluation questionnaire on the Student Portal. |
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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 |
100.00% from total grade
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10 points
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Class attendance 100%, active participation in practice sessions, positive assessment in all tests. A positive assessment in the colloquia of the skills to be learned. Final assessment 50% assessments in tests and test work 50% colloquia assessment. |
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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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Video
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4
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Topics
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Basic hygiene and anti-epidemic requirements in the healthcare establishment. Vital signs.
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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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4
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Topics
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Hygiene and counter-epidemic regime in basic health care. Hand washing and disinfection principles.
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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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Vital signs
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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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Video
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4
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Topics
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Administration of medicines.
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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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4
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Topics
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s/c, i/m, i/v injections; aim of the procedure, indications, contraindications, assessment of the patient before and after the procedure, education of the patient related to the manipulation.
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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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Video
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4
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Topics
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Enteral Nutrition. NGT
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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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4
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Topics
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Enteral Nutrition. NGT
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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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Colloquia
Description
Skill test |
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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Video
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4
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Topics
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Basic hygiene and anti-epidemic requirements in the healthcare establishment. Vital signs.
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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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-
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4
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Topics
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Hygiene and counter-epidemic regime in basic health care. Hand washing and disinfection principles.
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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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4
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Topics
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Vital signs. Measuring body temperature, assessing radial pulse, assessing respirations, assessing blood pressure.
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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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Video
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4
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Topics
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Administration of medicines.
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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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4
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Topics
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s/c, i/m, i/v injections; aim of the procedure, indications, contraindications, assessment of the patient before and after the procedure, education of the patient related to the manipulation.
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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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Video
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4
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Topics
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Enteral Nutrition. NGT
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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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-
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4
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Topics
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Enteral Nutrition. NGT
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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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4
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Topics
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Colloquia
Description
Skill test |
Total ECTS (Creditpoints):
3.00
Contact hours:
32 Academic Hours
Final Examination:
Exam
Bibliography
Required Reading
1.
Noteikumi par higiēniskā un pretepidēmiskā režīma pamatprasībām ārstniecības iestādē Ministru kabineta noteikumi Nr. 104 Rīgā 2016. gada 16. februārī
2.
Klīniskās procedūras un pacientu drošība / Dzintra Puriņa, Ināra Upmale. Rīga : Rīgas Stradiņa universitātes Sarkanā Krusta medicīnas koledža, 2018
3.
Clinical Nursing Skills and Techniques. Elsevier eBook on VitalSource, 8th Edition. by Anne Griffin Perry, Patricia A. Potter, and Wendy Ostendorf.Suitable for English stream
4.
estudijas.rsu.lv. - ārstniecisko manipulāciju videoSuitable for English stream
Additional Reading
1.
Smith, Sandra F. Clinical nursing skills : basic to advanced skills / Boston [etc.] : 2012Suitable for English stream
2.
Perry, Anne Griffin. Clinical nursing skills & techniques / St. Louis, Mo. : 2013Suitable for English stream
3.
Perry, Anne Griffin. Clinical nursing skills & techniques / St. Louis, Mo. : 2010Suitable for English stream
4.
Bindler, Ruth McGillis. Clinical skills manual for Principles of pediatric nursing : caring for children / Boston [etc.] : 2012Suitable for English stream
5.
Skills for pediatric nursing Upper Saddle River, N.J. : 2012Suitable for English stream
Other Information Sources
1.
Practical clinical skillsSuitable for English stream