Veidlapa Nr. M-3 (8)
Study Course Description
Public Health
Course Code
REK_011
Branch of Science
Clinical medicine; Public and environmental health
ECTS
1.50
Target Audience
Medical Services; Public Health
LQF
Level 6
Study Type And Form
Full-Time; Part-Time
Study Course Implementer
Course Supervisor
Zane Liepiņa
Structure Unit Manager
Liāna Deklava
Structural Unit
Department of Rehabilitation
Contacts
Riga, 26a Anninmuizas boulevard, rk@rsu.lv, +371 20271291
About Study Course
Objective
To gain knowledge and understanding of public health issues in the context of functional specialist practice.
Preliminary Knowledge
Functional classification and assesment, research metodology.
Learning Outcomes
Knowledge
1.On successful course completion student will be able to: • Explain the concept of health, functioning and disability; • To characterize the factors affecting health and health habits of the Latvian population; • To explain the disease incidence variables (incidence, prevalence); • Name and describe the basic principles of health promotion and describe the levels of prevention.
Skills
1.On successful course completion student will be able to: • Select, collect and use key information on public health and the health habits of Latvian inhabitants; • Apply the disease incidence calculations and public health statistics; • Create a presentation about public health and the health habits of Latvian inhabitants.
Competences
1.During the course the student will develop the skills to select and analyze information, collaborate, present and argue their views, to take responsibility and initiative, through the work of the group.
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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-
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During course, the students carry out literature studies, do practical exercises and develop group work (presentation).
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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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Group work and presentation (70%) and test (30%).
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Study Course Theme Plan
FULL-TIME
Part 1
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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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Health and public health. Public health, health determinants and the health habits of Latvian inhabitants.
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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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Epidemiology: basic concepts and methods. Incidence and prevalence, health statistics. Basic principles of health promotion.
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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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Group work presentation. Test.
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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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Auditorium
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4
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Topics
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Public health, health determinants and the health habits of Latvian inhabitants.
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Total ECTS (Creditpoints):
1.50
Contact hours:
16 Academic Hours
Final Examination:
Test
PART-TIME
Part 1
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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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Auditorium
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4
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Topics
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Health and public health. Public health, health determinants and the health habits of Latvian inhabitants.
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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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Auditorium
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4
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Topics
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Epidemiology: basic concepts and methods. Incidence and prevalence, health statistics. Basic principles of health promotion.
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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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Auditorium
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4
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Topics
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Group work presentation. Test.
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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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Auditorium
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4
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Topics
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Public health, health determinants and the health habits of Latvian inhabitants.
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Total ECTS (Creditpoints):
1.50
Contact hours:
16 Academic Hours
Final Examination:
Test
Bibliography
Required Reading
1.
Sabiedrības veselības pamatnostādnes 2014.– 2020.gadam, Ministru kabineta 2014.gada 14.oktobra rīkojums Nr.589.; pieejams internetā: http://polsis.mk.gov.lv/view.do?id=4965
2.
PVO, Veselība 2020: Eiropas stratēģiskais ietvars visos pārvaldes un sabiedrības līmeņos veiktas rīcības atbalstam veselības un labklājības vairošanai (SPKC tulkojums latviešu valodā 2013.gadā), pieejams internetā.
3.
Baltiņš M., Epidemioloģijas pamatjēdzieni un koncepcijas, Lietišķā epidemioloģija, “Zinātne”, 2003., lpp.48 – 66.
4.
Baltiņš M., Slimību biežuma aprēķini, Lietišķā epidemioloģija, “Zinātne”, 2003., lpp.68 – 106.
Additional Reading
1.
Latvijas iedzīvotāju (15-64 gadu vecumā) veselību ietekmējošo paradumu pētījums, pieejams internetā: http://www.spkc.gov.lv/veselibu-ietekmejoso-paradumu-petijumi/
Other Information Sources
1.
Slimību profilakses un kontroles centrs: http://www.spkc.gov.lv/index.php
2.
Kampaņas "Aktīva ik diena!" mājas lapa: http://aktivadiena.lv
3.
Rīgas pašvaldības portāls Veselīgs rīdzinieks: http://www.veseligsridzinieks.lv/par-mani/