Veidlapa Nr. M-3 (8)
Study Course Description
Medical Care Commodity Sciences
Course Code
LFK_034
Branch of Science
Basic medicine; Social Pharmacy
ECTS
3.00
Target Audience
Pharmacy
LQF
Level 7
Study Type And Form
Full-Time
Study Course Implementer
Course Supervisor
Džamila Romančuka
Structure Unit Manager
Baiba Mauriņa
Structural Unit
Department of Applied Pharmacy
Contacts
Riga, 21 Konsula Street, lfk@rsu.lv, +371 67061547
About Study Course
Objective
1. To acquire knowledge about the diversity of health care products, their structure, storage and sale rules. 2. Understand the role and importance of healthcare products in patient care.
Preliminary Knowledge
Knowledge of the structure and functioning of the human body (human anatomy, normal physiology), knowledge of the main pharmacological groups of medicines, their mechanisms of action and use (pharmacology) are necessary.
Learning Outcomes
Knowledge
1.Systematizing healthcare products
Individual work and tests
Test • Wound dressings and wound care • Hygiene products • Auxiliary devices for musculoskeletal system • Intramuscular injections • Modern technologies • Stomas, main types thereof, care accessories for stoma patients • Presentation
2.Will be able to describe theoretical principles of the performance of specific medical devices, will be able to describe differences in the use of different devices.
Individual work and tests
Presentation • Stomas, main types thereof, care accessories for stoma patients • Modern technologies • Auxiliary devices for musculoskeletal system • Test • Hygiene products
3.Will be able to advise patients on the medical device they need and train patients on how to properly apply them.
Individual work and tests
Wound dressings and wound care • Test • Hygiene products • Auxiliary devices for musculoskeletal system • Modern technologies • Stomas, main types thereof, care accessories for stoma patients • Intramuscular injections • Presentation
Skills
1.Will be able to use medical devices defined in the skill list.
Individual work and tests
Test
2.Will be able to apply and recommend the most appropriate medical devices for an individual patient – use inhalers, holding chambers, insulin delivery devices, glycometers.
Individual work and tests
Test • Modern technologies • Presentation
3.Will be able to apply and recommend the right tonometers for an individual patient and will be able to measure blood pressure correctly.
Individual work and tests
Presentation • Modern technologies
4.Will be able to perform express diagnostics, comment on its results within the competence and provide recommendations to the customer for further action.
Individual work and tests
Modern technologies • Test • Intramuscular injections • Presentation
5.Will be able to advise on wound care products available at the pharmacy.
Individual work and tests
Test • Hygiene products • Wound dressings and wound care
6.Will be able to advise patients on the correct selection and use of the hygiene product.
Individual work and tests
Hygiene products • Test
7.Will be able to match the patient-specific accessory to the musculoskeletal system available in the pharmacy.
Individual work and tests
Auxiliary devices for musculoskeletal system • Test
8.Will be able to advise on the correct preparation and administration of intramuscular injection.
Individual work and tests
Intramuscular injections • Test
Competences
1.Will be able to explain and demonstrate to the patient the use of medical devices (inhalers, insulin delivery devices, glycometers).
Individual work and tests
Presentation • Modern technologies • Test
2.Will be able to assess the patient’s skills in using the device for self-care and provide recommendations to improve use.
Individual work and tests
Test • Wound dressings and wound care • Hygiene products • Modern technologies • Stomas, main types thereof, care accessories for stoma patients • Presentation
3.Will be able to explain and demonstrate the appropriate use of the tonometer for the patient.
Individual work and tests
Presentation • Modern technologies
4.Will be able to organise and carry out distribution and monitoring of use of healthcare, prevention and health promotion products.
Individual work and tests
Modern technologies • Stomas, main types thereof, care accessories for stoma patients • Test • Hygiene products • Auxiliary devices for musculoskeletal system • Wound dressings and wound care • Presentation
5.Will be able to select and display the appropriate wound care product (burns, bedsore, post-operative wounds, diabetic foot ulcer and scars) to the patient.
Individual work and tests
Wound dressings and wound care • Hygiene products • Test
6.Be able to select and explain to the patient the use of the necessary hygiene product in the pharmacy.
Individual work and tests
Test • Hygiene products
7.Will be able to select and explain to the patient the use of the accessory for musculoskeletal system
Individual work and tests
Auxiliary devices for musculoskeletal system • Test
8.Will be able to explain to the patient about the preparation and administration of the intramuscular injection
Individual work and tests
Intramuscular injections • Test
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.
Wound dressings and wound care |
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10 points
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To get acquainted with theoretical material about wound dressings and wound care products in e-studies before appropriate class to be able to participate in practical lesson and to solve the situation cases and to complete the test. |
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2.
Hygiene products |
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Familiarisation with the theoretical material about hygiene products in e-studies prior to the relevant class in order to be able to engage in practical activities in solving the task of situations and performing the test. |
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3.
Auxiliary devices for musculoskeletal system |
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Familiarisation with the theoretical material on auxiliary devices inserted in e-studies for the musculoskeletal system of prior to the relevant class in order to be able to engage in practical activities, solving the task of situations and performing the test. |
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4.
Intramuscular injections |
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Familiarisation with the theoretical material on intramuscular injections in e-studies prior to the relevant class in order to be able to engage in the practical activity of solving the situation task and performing the test. |
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5.
Modern technologies |
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Students must prepare a 15-minute presentations in pairs on the topic they choose, or can choose a topic on a different medical device that was not included in the course. |
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6.
Stomas, main types thereof, care accessories for stoma patients |
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Familiarisation with the theoretical material in e-studies on stomas, types of stomas, care accessories for stoma patients prior to the relevant lesson in order to be able to engage in practical activities in solving the task of situations and performing the test. |
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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.
Test |
0.00% from total grade
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10 points
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Test “Inhalers - demonstration of the correct application technique” |
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2.
Test |
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10 points
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“Stomas, main types of Stomas, Stomas patient care accessories” test |
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3.
Test |
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10 points
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Test about inhalers, their application in pharmaceutical care, stomas, their types, stoma patient care supplies, diabetes mellitus, insulin delivery devices and glycometers. |
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4.
Test |
0.00% from total grade
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10 points
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Test about wound dressings and wound care |
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5.
Test |
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10 points
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Test about hygiene products in a pharmacy |
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6.
Test |
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10 points
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Test about auxiliary devices for muscoloskeletal system |
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7.
Test |
-
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10 points
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Test about intramuscular injections |
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8.
Presentation |
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10 points
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Presentation on modern technologies in patient care. Evaluation criteria (for each criterion max is 3 points): 1. The content of the presentation fully reflects the technology or mechanism of operation and application of the device 2. Comprehensibility of presentation, adherence to the structurality and time limit; 3. Ability to answer questions and participate in a discussion. For maximum score (10 points), listen to other colleagues’ presentations and ask at least 1 question during class |
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9.
Exam |
100.00% from total grade
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10 points
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50% of the cumulative assessment is composed of the average mark for the tests of classes 1 to 6 and 50% is composed of the average mark for the tests and presentation of the classes 7 to 11. |
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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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3
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Topics
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Health care product knowledge as a study course. Inhalers, their use in pharmaceutical care (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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3
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Topics
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Inhalers, their use in pharmaceutical care (Part 2)
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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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3
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Topics
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Inhalers – demonstration of correct usage technique
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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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3
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Topics
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Specialized stoma therapy products and hygiene products of stoma patients in pharmacy, their proper use.
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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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3
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Topics
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Glucometers and insulin delivery devices.
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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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3
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Topics
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Blood pressure and its measurement.
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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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3
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Topics
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Dressings and wound care.
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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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3
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Topics
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Hygiene products in a pharmacy.
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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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3
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Topics
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Accessories for the musculoskeletal system. Medical devices for various indications
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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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3
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Topics
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Intramuscular injections
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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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3
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Topics
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Modern technologies and their progress in personalized medicine - student presentations
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Total ECTS (Creditpoints):
3.00
Contact hours:
33 Academic Hours
Final Examination:
Exam (Written)
Bibliography
Required Reading
1.
Harman, R. J. 2002. Patient Care in Community Practice, 2nd edition. London: Pharmaceutical Press. (akceptējams izdevums) 283.Suitable for English stream
2.
Scullion, J., Fletcher, M. 2018. Inhaler Standards and Competency Document. [viewed 24.05.2018.].Suitable for English stream
3.
Delivery of aerosol asthma medications in adults and adolescents.Suitable for English stream
4.
National Asthma Council Australia. 2017. Australian Asthma Handbook, version 1.3. South Melbourne.Suitable for English stream
5.
National Asthma Education and Prevention Program. 2007. Expert Panel Report 3 (EPR-3): Guidelines for the Diagnosis and Management of Asthma–Summary Report 2007. The Journal of Allergy and Clinical Immunology. (akceptējams izdevums)Suitable for English stream
6.
Dalby, R., N., Eicher, J., Zierenberg, B. 2011. Development of Respimat Soft Mist Inhaler and its clinical utility in respiratory disorders. Med Devices (Auckl), vol.4, 145-155. doi: 10.2147/MDER.S7409 (akceptējams izdevums)Suitable for English stream
7.
N. v. dienests, "Izgulējumu profilakses un ārstēšanas vadlīnijas," 21 November 2020. [Online] [Accessed 4 February 2023].
Additional Reading
1.
Kaneshiro, N. K. 2016. How to use an inhaler - with spacer. MedlinePlusSuitable for English stream
2.
Kaneshiro, N. K. 2016. How to use an inhaler - no spacer. MedlinePlus.Suitable for English stream
3.
Pickering, T. G. et al. 2005. Recommendations for Blood Pressure Measurement in Humans and Experimental Animals. Circulation, volume 111, issue 5.Suitable for English stream
4.
Amoore JN, Scott DH. 2000. Can simulators evaluate systematic differences between oscillometric non-invasive blood-pressure monitors? Blood Pressure Monitoring, volume 5, 81–89.Suitable for English stream
5.
Chunli Liao, Ying Qin. 2014. Factors associated with stoma quality of life among stoma patients. ScienceDirect.Suitable for English stream
6.
Berard, L. et al. 2015. Recommendations for Best Practice in Injection Technique, 2nd Edition. FIT Forum for Injection Technique Canada.Suitable for English stream
7.
D. Beeckman, «Incontinence-associated dermatitis: moving prevention forward. Addressing evidence gaps for best practice,» Wounds, pp. 1-21, 2015.Suitable for English stream
8.
S. S. L. C. Carbone LD, «Assistive walking device use and knee osteoarthritis: results from the Health, Aging and Body Composition Study,» 2013.Suitable for English stream
9.
J. B. Webster, Atlas of Orthoses and Assistive Devices. 5th edition, 2019Suitable for English stream
10.
R. S. H. ,. D. C. R. Oluseyi Ayinde, "The effect of intramuscular injection technique on injection associated pain; a systematic review and meta-analysis," 2021.Suitable for English stream