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Study Course Description

Quality Management

Main Study Course Information

Course Code
SVUEK_012
Branch of Science
-
ECTS
3.00
Target Audience
Medical Services
LQF
Level 6
Study Type And Form
Full-Time

Study Course Implementer

Course Supervisor
Structure Unit Manager
Structural Unit
Institute of Public Health
Contacts

Riga, 9 Kronvalda boulevard, svek@rsu.lv, +371 67338307

About Study Course

Objective

The objective of the study course is to achieve an understanding of the actions involved in a quality management system through systematic study of theoretical material and independent learning.

Preliminary Knowledge

In management science.

Learning Outcomes

Knowledge

1.As a result of completing the study course, the student acquires the basic knowledge to outline, apply and evaluate the suitability of the basic principles of a quality management system in the development of an industry-specific management system.

Skills

1.The student acquires the ability to briefly describe, analyse and develop the systemic interrelationships of an organisation’s activities, to identify measures for improving the quality management system in a specific sector.

Competences

1.The student will be able to independently analyse information and show initiative in applying quality management principles to address process improvement in the field of public health.

Assessment

Individual work

Title
% from total grade
Grade
1.

Individual work

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Work with study materials. Work on and presentation of assignments and independent learning.

Examination

Title
% from total grade
Grade
1.

Examination

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Systematic testing of practical skills during classes. A written exam with theoretical questions and practical work.

Study Course Theme Plan

FULL-TIME
Part 1
  1. Lecture

Modality
Location
Contact hours
On site
Auditorium
2

Topics

Understanding of basic concepts and terminology. Quality management system principles, benefits of implementation. Customer, identifying their needs.
  1. Class/Seminar

Modality
Location
Contact hours
On site
Auditorium
2

Topics

Understanding of basic concepts and terminology. Quality management system principles, benefits of implementation. Customer, identifying their needs.
  1. Lecture

Modality
Location
Contact hours
On site
Auditorium
2

Topics

A process approach to developing a quality management system. The cost of quality. Quality standards, areas of control thereof, differences therein.
  1. Class/Seminar

Modality
Location
Contact hours
On site
Auditorium
2

Topics

A process approach to developing a quality management system. The cost of quality. Quality standards, areas of control thereof, differences therein.
  1. Lecture

Modality
Location
Contact hours
On site
Auditorium
2

Topics

Quality manager, requirements, competences. Quality management system documentation, importance thereof.
  1. Class/Seminar

Modality
Location
Contact hours
On site
Auditorium
2

Topics

Quality manager, requirements, competences. Quality management system documentation, importance thereof.
  1. Lecture

Modality
Location
Contact hours
On site
Auditorium
2

Topics

Quality indicators, measurement and analysis thereof.
  1. Class/Seminar

Modality
Location
Contact hours
On site
Auditorium
2

Topics

Quality indicators, measurement and analysis thereof.
  1. Class/Seminar

Modality
Location
Contact hours
On site
Auditorium
2

Topics

Quality indicators, measurement and analysis thereof.
  1. Lecture

Modality
Location
Contact hours
On site
Auditorium
2

Topics

Internal quality audit, planning, conduct, auditor requirements.
  1. Class/Seminar

Modality
Location
Contact hours
On site
Auditorium
2

Topics

Internal quality audit, planning, conduct, auditor requirements.
  1. Class/Seminar

Modality
Location
Contact hours
On site
Auditorium
2

Topics

Internal quality audit, planning, conduct, auditor requirements.
  1. Lecture

Modality
Location
Contact hours
On site
Auditorium
2

Topics

Continuous improvement of the quality management system, corrective and preventive actions, analysis of their effectiveness.
  1. Class/Seminar

Modality
Location
Contact hours
On site
Auditorium
2

Topics

Continuous improvement of the quality management system, corrective and preventive actions, analysis of their effectiveness.
  1. Class/Seminar

Modality
Location
Contact hours
On site
Auditorium
2

Topics

Continuous improvement of the quality management system, corrective and preventive actions, analysis of their effectiveness.
  1. Class/Seminar

Modality
Location
Contact hours
On site
Auditorium
2

Topics

Continuous improvement of the quality management system, corrective and preventive actions, analysis of their effectiveness.
Total ECTS (Creditpoints):
3.00
Contact hours:
32 Academic Hours
Final Examination:
Exam (Written)

Bibliography

Required Reading

1.

Leilands, J. Kvalitātes vadības sistēmas. Rīga, Latvijas Vēstnesis, 2009. Jaunā ISO 9001:2008 standarta prasību skaidrojums. (akceptējams izdevums)

2.

Janauska, J., Mazais, J., Salenieks, N. Eiropas Izcilības modelis. Studiju burtnīca. RKI, 2005. (akceptējams izdevums)

3.

Kvalitātes pārvaldības sistēmas. Prasības (ISO 9001:2008) : LVS EN ISO 9001, 2009. g. 29. janvāris : aizstāj LVS EN ISO 9001:2000 A un LVS EN ISO 9001:2001 L : Eiropas standarts EN ISO 9001:2008, pārņemts Latvijas standarta statusā = Quality management systems - Requirements (ISO 9001:2008) Rīga : Latvijas Standarts, 2009. 65 lp. : sh., tab. Latvijas standarts (akceptējams izdevums)

4.

Kvalitātes pārvaldības sistēmas. Pamatprincipi un terminu vārdnīca : LVS EN ISO 9000:2015 : aizstāj LVS EN ISO 9000:2006 A, LVS EN ISO 9000:2007 L = Quality management systems - Fundamentals and vocabulary (ISO 9000:2015). Rīga : Latvijas Standarts, 2015. 51 lpp. : ilustrācijas. Latvijas standarts .

Additional Reading

1.

Vides pārvaldības sistēma. 2004. ISO 14001

2.

Arodveselības un darba drošības vadības sistēma. 2007. OHSAS 18001

Other Information Sources

1.

www.kvalitate.lv