Veidlapa Nr. M-3 (8)
Study Course Description
Human Anatomy and Physiology
Course Code
SL_101
Branch of Science
Clinical medicine
ECTS
6.00
Target Audience
Life Science
LQF
Level 7
Study Type And Form
Full-Time; Part-Time
Study Course Implementer
Course Supervisor
Angelika Krūmiņa
Structure Unit Manager
Andrejs Ivanovs
Structural Unit
Statistics Unit
Contacts
23 Kapselu street, 2nd floor, Riga, statistika@rsu.lv, +371 67060897
About Study Course
Objective
To facilitate the acquisition of theoretical knowledge about human normal anatomy and physiology. To give an idea of the impact of internal and external factors on the human body and its responses. To stimulate interest and understanding of epidemiology and research principles in medicine, so that the acquired knowledge serves as a basis for well-thought-out and comprehensible data analysis for a biostatistics specialist.
Preliminary Knowledge
Knowledge of human anatomy and biology.
Learning Outcomes
Knowledge
1.Students will have good knowledge of human anatomy and physiology, describe the processes taking place in the body in relation to the functions of organs and the basic needs of the body. Students will be able to independently evaluate the impact of external and internal factors on the human body, as well as to predict the consequences of this effect. Students will master the first aid algorithm, as well as gain deeper knowledge about treatment options in medicine. Students will learn the basic principles of research, will be able to distinguish between types of research and evaluate the ethical relevance of research.
Skills
1.Students will be able to apply the acquired knowledge to carry out sound analysis of medical data, taking into account the history, physical examination, laboratory and imaging diagnostics data. Students will be able not only to statistically process data, but also to draw reasoned conclusions based on knowledge of argumentation and logic.
Competences
1.Based on the knowledge acquired in the course, students will be able to critically analyse and understand the research goals, tasks, selection criteria and their implementation. Students will be able to distinguish pathological conditions and put forward ideas about their aetiology based on knowledge of the normal functioning of the organism. Students will be able to professionally communicate with medical staff, understanding the terminology used and the situations described in the research to better analyse the data. After completing the course, students will independently learn and will be able to direct their development to justify decisions and, if necessary, to carry additional analysis.
Assessment
Individual work
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1. Preliminary theoretical preparation according to the topic of the class.
2. Independent work – a report or presentation on one of the topics of the class, which the student will have to study independently according to the specified literature sources and write a report about it or present the findings during the class.
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Examination
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1. Independent work (additional work assessment criteria – correspondence of the content of the work to the chosen topic, the student’s personal contribution, the student’s level of knowledge) – 50%.
2. Written multiple choice test – 50%.
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Study Course Theme Plan
FULL-TIME
Part 1
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Lecture
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Auditorium
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2
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Topics
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The concept and goals of medicine. The development of medicine from prehistory to the present day. History of medicine in Latvia.
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2
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The structure of the respiratory, digestive, urinary system and their main functions.
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Auditorium
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2
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Circulatory system and its main functions. Small and large circles of blood. Cardiac conduction system. Cardiac cycle.
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Auditorium
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2
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Endocrine organs. Glandular and diffuse endocrine systems. Hormonal axes. The most important human hormones and their effects.
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Auditorium
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2
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Musculoskeletal system. Bone structure and functions. Bone joints. Structure, types and functions of muscles. Contraction mechanism.
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Auditorium
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2
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The nervous system. The main structures of the central and peripheral nervous system, their structure and functions. Differences between somatic and autonomic nervous systems. Reflex arc.
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Auditorium
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2
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Female and male genital system: structure and functions. Sexual maturation. Menstrual cycle.
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Auditorium
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2
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Hematopoietic organs: blood cell development, functions. Blood types and Rhesus factor.
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Auditorium
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2
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Sensory organs: visual, auditory, olfactory, tactile and taste pathways. Basics of organ anatomy.
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Class/Seminar
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On site
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Auditorium
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2
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Concepts of health and disease Factors affecting health. Aspects of health assessment.
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On site
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Auditorium
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2
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Health promotion – opportunities for disease prevention. Screening – goals, preconditions, types. Screening of pregnant women and newborns in Latvia.
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On site
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Auditorium
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2
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Balanced diet: proteins, carbohydrates, fats, necessary amount in calories. Undernutrition. Adiposity, its degrees.
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Auditorium
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2
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Reproductive health. Causes, types and treatment of infertility. Contraception.
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Class/Seminar
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Auditorium
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2
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Addictions – definition, stages of development. Criteria for addiction syndrome. The concept of tolerance. Withdrawal syndrome. The most common addictive substances and their effects.
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Class/Seminar
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On site
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Auditorium
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2
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Inflammation – causes, signs. Mechanism of inflammation. The concept of sepsis, MODS, septic shock.
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Class/Seminar
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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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Allergic reaction. Causes, types of allergic reactions. Anaphylaxis and shock. First aid.
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Class/Seminar
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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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First aid algorithm (ABCD). Medications to be used. First aid for children and newborns.
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Class/Seminar
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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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Diurnal rhythm – physiology, regulation mechanisms. Physiology of sleep. Diurnal rhythm disorders and their manifestations.
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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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2
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Topics
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Heredity – basics of genetics: concepts of genotype and phenotype, DNA and RNA, Mendel’s laws.
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Class/Seminar
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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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Types of genetic testing. Examples of congenital anomalies and mechanisms of their occurrence.
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Class/Seminar
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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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Antibacterial therapy: classes of antibiotics, examples, indications for use and spectrum of target microorganisms, mechanism of action.
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Class/Seminar
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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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The concept of sensitivity and resistance.
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Class/Seminar
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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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Asphyxia – definition, classification, causes, symptoms and first aid algorithms.
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Total ECTS (Creditpoints):
6.00
Contact hours:
46 Academic Hours
Final Examination:
Exam (Written)
PART-TIME
Part 1
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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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|---|---|---|
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On site
|
Auditorium
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1
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Topics
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The concept and goals of medicine. The development of medicine from prehistory to the present day. History of medicine in Latvia.
|
-
Lecture
|
Modality
|
Location
|
Contact hours
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|---|---|---|
|
On site
|
Auditorium
|
1
|
Topics
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The structure of the respiratory, digestive, urinary system and their main functions.
|
-
Lecture
|
Modality
|
Location
|
Contact hours
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|---|---|---|
|
On site
|
Auditorium
|
1
|
Topics
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Circulatory system and its main functions. Small and large circles of blood. Cardiac conduction system. Cardiac cycle.
|
-
Lecture
|
Modality
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Location
|
Contact hours
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|---|---|---|
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On site
|
Auditorium
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1
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Topics
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Endocrine organs. Glandular and diffuse endocrine systems. Hormonal axes. The most important human hormones and their effects.
|
-
Lecture
|
Modality
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Location
|
Contact hours
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|---|---|---|
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On site
|
Auditorium
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1
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Topics
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Musculoskeletal system. Bone structure and functions. Bone joints. Structure, types and functions of muscles. Contraction mechanism.
|
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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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|---|---|---|
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On site
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Auditorium
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1
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Topics
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The nervous system. The main structures of the central and peripheral nervous system, their structure and functions. Differences between somatic and autonomic nervous systems. Reflex arc.
|
-
Lecture
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Modality
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Location
|
Contact hours
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|---|---|---|
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On site
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Auditorium
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1
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Topics
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Female and male genital system: structure and functions. Sexual maturation. Menstrual cycle.
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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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|---|---|---|
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On site
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Auditorium
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1
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Topics
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Hematopoietic organs: blood cell development, functions. Blood types and Rhesus factor.
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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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|---|---|---|
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On site
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Auditorium
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1
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Topics
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Sensory organs: visual, auditory, olfactory, tactile and taste pathways. Basics of organ anatomy.
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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
|
Auditorium
|
1
|
Topics
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Concepts of health and disease Factors affecting health. Aspects of health assessment.
|
-
Class/Seminar
|
Modality
|
Location
|
Contact hours
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|---|---|---|
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On site
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Auditorium
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1
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Topics
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Health promotion – opportunities for disease prevention. Screening – goals, preconditions, types. Screening of pregnant women and newborns in Latvia.
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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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1
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Topics
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Balanced diet: proteins, carbohydrates, fats, necessary amount in calories. Undernutrition. Adiposity, its degrees.
|
-
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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1
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Topics
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Reproductive health. Causes, types and treatment of infertility. Contraception.
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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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1
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Topics
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Addictions – definition, stages of development. Criteria for addiction syndrome. The concept of tolerance. Withdrawal syndrome. The most common addictive substances and their effects.
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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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1
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Topics
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Inflammation – causes, signs. Mechanism of inflammation. The concept of sepsis, MODS, septic shock.
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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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1
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Topics
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Allergic reaction. Causes, types of allergic reactions. Anaphylaxis and shock. First aid.
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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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1
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Topics
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First aid algorithm (ABCD). Medications to be used. First aid for children and newborns.
|
-
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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1
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Topics
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Diurnal rhythm – physiology, regulation mechanisms. Physiology of sleep. Diurnal rhythm disorders and their manifestations.
|
-
Class/Seminar
|
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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1
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Topics
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Heredity – basics of genetics: concepts of genotype and phenotype, DNA and RNA, Mendel’s laws.
|
-
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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1
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Topics
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Types of genetic testing. Examples of congenital anomalies and mechanisms of their occurrence.
|
-
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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1
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Topics
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Antibacterial therapy: classes of antibiotics, examples, indications for use and spectrum of target microorganisms, mechanism of action.
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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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1
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Topics
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The concept of sensitivity and resistance.
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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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1
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Topics
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Asphyxia – definition, classification, causes, symptoms and first aid algorithms.
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Total ECTS (Creditpoints):
6.00
Contact hours:
23 Academic Hours
Final Examination:
Exam (Written)
Bibliography
Required Reading
1.
Goldman, L., Schafer, AI. Goldman's Cecil Medicine. Twenty-Fifth Edition. Saunders, 2016.
2.
Paulsen, F. S. Atlas of Human Anatomy. Vol. 1. and 2., 2013.
3.
Boron, W. F., Boulpaep, E. L. Medical Physiology. Third Edition. Elsevier, 2017.
4.
Skorecki, K., Chertow, G. M., Marsden, P. A., Taal Maarten, W., Yu Alan S. Brenner and Rector’s. The kidney, Tenth edition. Elsevier, 2016.
5.
Nussbaum Robert L, Mclness Roderick R, Willard Huntington F. Thompson & Thompson. Genetics in Medicine, Eight edition. Elsevier, 2016.
Additional Reading
1.
Broaddus, V., Courtney, M.D., Mason, R. J., Ernst, J. D., King Talmadge, E., Lazarus, S. C., Murray, J. F., Nadel, J. A., Slutsky, A. S., Gotway, M. B. Murray and Nadel’s Textbook of Respiratory Medicine. Sixth Edition. Saunders, 2016.
2.
Zipes, D.P., Libby, P., Bonow, R.O., Mann, D.L., Tomaselli, G.F., Braunwald, E. Braunwald’s Heart Disease: A Textbook of Cardiovascular Medicine. Eleventh edition. Elsevier, 2019.
3.
Melmed, S., Polonsky, K. S., Larsen, P., Kronenberg, H. M. Williams Textbook of Endocrinology. 13th edition. Elsevier, 2016.
4.
Lejnieks, A. et al. Klīniskā medicīna profesora A. Lejnieka redakcijā, 3.grāmata. Rīga: Medicīnas apgāds, 2012.