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Study Course Description

Basics of Medical Rehabilitation

Main Study Course Information

Course Code
REK_295
Branch of Science
Clinical medicine
ECTS
2.00
Target Audience
Medicine
LQF
Level 7
Study Type And Form
Full-Time

Study Course Implementer

Course Supervisor
Structure Unit Manager
Structural Unit
Department of Rehabilitation
Contacts

Riga, 26a Anninmuizas boulevard, rk@rsu.lv, +371 20271291

About Study Course

Objective

Acquire knowledge of a modern, holistic view of human health issues (human functioning and its disorders at the level of bodily functions, activities and participation), of rehabilitation goals, medical and social tasks.

Preliminary Knowledge

Human anatomy and physiology, desirable to have knowledge of medical ethics, propaedeutics and pathology.

Learning Outcomes

Knowledge

1.Upon completion of the study course, students will: 1) have acquired basic knowledge of the aims and objectives of physical and rehabilitation medicine and of human functioning; 2) be able to assess malfunctioning according to the International Classification of Functioning; 3) be able to name the classification of assistive technologies and principles for their selection; 4) have acquired basic knowledge of functioning disorders in patients with different diseases and injuries.

Skills

1.On completion of the study course, students will be able to evaluate impaired functioning, assess the risks of medical complications, and disorders caused by them.

Competences

1.On completion of the study course, students will be able to use the acquired knowledge and skills in assessing health and functioning disorders of patients.

Assessment

Individual work

Title
% from total grade
Grade
1.

Individual work

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-
Preparation for tests, independent work with sources of literature. 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.

Examination

Title
% from total grade
Grade
1.

Examination

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10 points

• active participation in practical classes; • quality of oral answers; • testing of theoretical knowledge during the course (oral and written); • test at the end of the course.

Study Course Theme Plan

FULL-TIME
Part 1
  1. Class/Seminar

Modality
Location
Contact hours
Off site
E-Studies platform
4

Topics

Assessment of impairment at the level of functions and structures of the body (myoskeletal alignment techniques: muscle strength, volume of movement, muscle tone, posture).
  1. Class/Seminar

Modality
Location
Contact hours
Off site
E-Studies platform
4

Topics

Presentation of clinical cases (as described above).
  1. Class/Seminar

Modality
Location
Contact hours
On site
Specialized room
4

Topics

Examination of a patient in rehabilitation: medical history, including social; identification of dysfunctions. Medical and rehabilitation problems. Clinical examples. Work with a patient: collection of a medical history, identification of rehabilitation and medical problems.
  1. Lecture

Modality
Location
Contact hours
Off site
E-Studies platform
2

Topics

Definitions of rehabilitation. The White Book of Physical and Rehabilitation Medicine in Europe. International Classification of Functioning, Disability and Health (ICF). Biopsychosocial model of rehabilitation. Organisation of rehabilitation, tasks at different stages.
  1. Lecture

Modality
Location
Contact hours
Off site
E-Studies platform
2

Topics

Disability, its outcomes, binding legislation in Europe and Latvia. Rehabilitation medicine, therapy. Rehabilitation plan.
  1. Lecture

Modality
Location
Contact hours
On site
-
2

Topics

Teamwork in rehabilitation. Competence of the rehabilitation team. Team members, work organization. Methods and means of the impact of rehabilitation. Rehabilitation therapy: physiotherapy, speech and language therapy, occupational therapy – competences, tasks, technologies.
  1. Class/Seminar

Modality
Location
Contact hours
Off site
E-Studies platform
4

Topics

International Classification of Functioning, Disability and Health (ICF). Biopsychosocial model of rehabilitation. Clinical cases.
  1. Lecture

Modality
Location
Contact hours
On site
-
2

Topics

Assistive technology: the concept and classification. Assistive technologies for self-care, communication and mobility. Environment, environmental accessibility, universal design.
  1. Class/Seminar

Modality
Location
Contact hours
Off site
E-Studies platform
4

Topics

Assessment of malfunctioning at the level of activity and participation. The concept of work ability, quality of life. Practical work – use of measurements in practice.
Total ECTS (Creditpoints):
2.00
Contact hours:
28 Academic Hours
Final Examination:
Exam

Bibliography

Required Reading

1.

Physical and rehabilitation medicine for Medical Students by Maria Gabriella Ceravolo - Nicolas Christodoulou (Editors) Franco Franchignoni - Nikolaos Barotsis (Project Managers) Copyright 2018 Edi.Ermes - Milan (Italy) ISBN 978-88-7051-636-4 - DigitSuitable for English stream

2.

White book on physical and rehabilitation medicine in Europe free European Journal of Physical and Rehabilitation Medicine 2018 April;54(2):125-55Suitable for English stream

3.

White Book on Physical and Rehabilitation Medicine in Europe. Introductions, Executive Summary, and Methodology European Physical and Rehabilitation Medicine Bodies AllianceSuitable for English stream

4.

Starptautiskā funkcionēšanas, nespējas un veselības klasifikācija: SFK. Pasaules Veselības Organizācija, 2001. (akceptējams izdevums)

5.

World Report on Disability, 2011 (WHO, Geneva) (akceptējams izdevums)Suitable for English stream