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Study Course Description
Environmental Health Placement
Course Code
AUVMK_006
Branch of Science
Clinical medicine; Public and environmental health
ECTS
3.00
Target Audience
Public Health
LQF
Level 6
Study Type And Form
Full-Time
Study Course Implementer
Course Supervisor
Žanna Martinsone
Structure Unit Manager
Jeļena Reste
Structural Unit
Department of Occupational and Environmental Medicine
Contacts
Riga, 14 Balozu Street, avmk@rsu.lv, +371 67060816
About Study Course
Objective
The objective of the study course is to learn the practical basics of environmental health, the methods usable during the placement on the importance of different components of the environment (air, water, soil), pollution, adverse and harmful factors, the impact on health, identification, assessment, control, prevention or reduction thereof.
Preliminary Knowledge
Prior knowledge in chemistry, biochemistry, physics, microbiology, physiology is required.
Learning Outcomes
Knowledge
1.During the course, the student gains knowledge of the following: • the meaning, principles, directions, objectives and practical applications of environmental health; • air, water, soil as ecological components of the environment, their pollution and preventive measures to reduce pollution; • requirements for the planning and landscaping of populated areas, as well as planning, landscaping and operation of housing, public buildings, medical care establishments; • waste management.
Skills
1.During the course, the student acquires the following skills: • to independently, critically analyse, apply ecological reasoning to support their views and evaluate environmental health as a preventive branch of environmental science and medicine in the preservation and enhancement of human health; • to determine and assess microclimate, lighting, air, water and soil pollution; • to carry out sanitary and hygienic inspections of various facilities (drinking water sources, treatment and disinfection complexes, waste disposal and utilisation sites, apartments, medical care establishments, swimming pools) to identify risk factors harmful to health.
Competences
1.The acquired competence allows to: • see the connection between the state of human health and the conditions of the surrounding environment; • apply knowledge of the basics of argumentation, logic and rhetoric to analyse practical situations; • develop recommendations, measures to prevent or reduce harmful environmental risk factors, ensuring optimal interaction between the human body and the environment; • take responsibility and demonstrate leadership skills in cases where the interests of environmental safety, individuals or the society as a whole require it.
Assessment
Individual work
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During the course, the student practically fills in an individual logbook, which is reported at the end of the course. Each class includes individual placement assignments, individual measurements and subsequent interpretation. Independent work at the Central Statistical Bureau – search for environmental data, description of selected topics. During the course, the student independently gains additional knowledge from e-learning materials, presentations, discussions on problem reports and research papers developed by students.
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Examination
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Criteria for assessing the completion of the study course:
• participation and activity in practical classes and seminars;
• the relevance of the content of the independent work and the quality of the presentation;
• successful reporting of the logbook of practical work;
• successful defence of the paper.
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Study Course Theme Plan
FULL-TIME
Part 1
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Lecture
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Location
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On site
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Auditorium
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2
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Topics
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Introduction. Filling in the logbook. Getting acquainted with the topics of the placement, rules for visiting organisations, practical work (field work), discussion of the report topics. Introduction to environmental health, brief introduction to the responsible environmental authorities.
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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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Auditorium
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2
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Topics
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Introduction. Filling in the logbook. Getting acquainted with the topics of the placement, rules for visiting organisations, practical work (field work), discussion of the report topics. Introduction to environmental health, brief introduction to the responsible environmental authorities.
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Total ECTS (Creditpoints):
3.00
Contact hours:
4 Academic Hours
Final Examination:
Defence (Placement)
Bibliography
Required Reading
1.
Higiēna. Prof. Z.Lindbergas red., Rīga, 1991. (akceptējams izdevums)
2.
Vides veselība. - RSU, 2008. (akceptējams izdevums)
3.
Vides zinātne. - LU akadēmiskais apgāds, 2008. (akceptējams izdevums)
Additional Reading
1.
Cilvēka ekoloģija. Sastād. prof. M.Eglīte, Rīga, 1993.
2.
J.Dundurs. Vides veselība. Gaiss. RSU, 2000.
3.
M.Eglite, I.Jekabsone. Environmental Medicine, part I, IOEH, 1998.
4.
M.Eglite, M.Avota, J.Dundurs, I.Jekabsone. Environmental Medicine, Part II-Water, IOEH, 1998.
5.
J.Dundurs. Vides veselība. Ūdens. I daļa, RSU, 2002.
6.
J.Dundurs. Vides veselība. Ūdens. II daļa, RSU, 2002.
7.
J.Dundurs. Methodic Directions for Practical Works in Environmental Health. RSU, 2001.
8.
J.Dundurs. Methodic Directions for Practical Works in Occupational Health. RSU, 2001.
9.
J.Dundurs. Environmental and Occupational Medicine. RSU, 2015.
10.
J.Dundurs. Vides veselība. Apdzīvotas vietas. RSU, 2000.
Other Information Sources
1.
Pasaules Veselības Organizācijas interneta vietnes mājas lapa kā arī citas aroda un vides veselības nozares oficiālas un starptautiski atzītas interneta mājas lapas.