Veidlapa Nr. M-3 (8)
Study Course Description
The Work of a Sports Team Doctor
Course Code
RSP_023
Branch of Science
Clinical medicine; Health care sciences and services
ECTS
11.00
Target Audience
Medicine
LQF
Level 8
Study Course Implementer
Course Supervisor
Sandra Rozenštoka
Residency Speciality
Speciality
Sport Medicine Doctor
Supervisor of Medical Speciality
Sandra Rozenštoka
Contacts
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About Study Course
Objective
To ensure acquisition and improvement of theoretical knowledge and practical skills for the work of a team physician according to the requirements of sport medicine physicians’ specialty.
Learning Outcomes
Knowledge
1.Knowledge of mutual interconnection of sports medicine as a multidisciplinary field of medicine and the specifics of the work of a team physician, as well as knowledge of confidentiality principles in sports medicine and legal aspects. Theoretical and practical knowledge about medical supplies required for the work of a team physician, protective equipment for different kinds of sports, individual load planning possibilities for individual athletes within the framework of team training and physical activity restrictions.
Skills
1.Ability to reasonably assess the protective equipment for different kinds of sports, application of orthoses and taping, select the most suitable examination methods in case of diseases or injuries, assess results of examinations and prepare a treatment plan and individual training plan for individual players.
Competences
1.Competence in solving different clinical cases, their diagnostics, etiopathogenesis, treatment, prevention and care.
Assessment
Individual work
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Theoretical knowledge is acquired in 4 seminars and individual literature studies. During practical classes students control patients under the supervision of a physician eligible to provide such training, participate in examination and treatment of a patient by mastering patient examination, as well as diagnostic and medical manipulations. A medical resident acquires different diagnostic methods applicable in the work of a team physician, methodology of manipulations to be made and medical technologies used in sports medicine physician’s practice.
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Examination
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At the end of the study course the head of the residency programme evaluates the acquired theoretical knowledge in written and oral form. The written test shall be assessed according to the 10-point grading system.
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Study Course Theme Plan
FULL-TIME
Part 1
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Seminar
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Modality
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Location
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On site
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Specialized room
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Topics
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Duties and responsibilities of a sports physician in a work with a sports team. Confidentiality principles and medical legal aspects
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Seminar
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Modality
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On site
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Specialized room
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Topics
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Medical provision for work with the sports team on site and in the trip
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Seminar
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Modality
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Location
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On site
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Specialized room
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Topics
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Equipment and equipment in sports in different sports. Protective equipment
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Seminar
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Modality
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Location
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On site
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Specialized room
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Topics
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Joint and ligament fixation methods, taping, tying, orthoses
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Seminar
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On site
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Specialized room
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Kinesiology taping, indications, contraindications
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Total ECTS (Creditpoints):
11.00
Number of Residency Seminars:
5
Length (weeks):
8
Final Examination:
Residency exam (Theory and practice)
Bibliography
Required Reading
1.
Madden, et al. Netter sports medicine. Elsevier, 2018
2.
Brukner, et al. Clinical Sports medicine. 2017
3.
Lyle, et al. Team physician handbook. FIMS, 2012
4.
Vīkna L. Ceļotāja veselības rokasgrāmata. Nacionālais medicīnas apgāds, 2002
Additional Reading
1.
Perrin D.H. Athletic Taping and Bracing. Human kinetics, 2012
2.
Cloninger S. Theores of Personality. International Edition. Pearson, 2013
3.
Mackenzie B., Cordora G. Power, Speed, Endurance. Printed in the USA, 2012