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Study Course Description
Principles of Psychology in Professional Activity
Course Code
VPUPK_348
Branch of Science
General Psychology; Psychology
ECTS
4.00
Target Audience
Medical Services; Rehabilitation
LQF
Level 6
Study Type And Form
Full-Time; Part-Time
Study Course Implementer
Course Supervisor
Kristīne Vende
Structure Unit Manager
Kristīne Mārtinsone
Structural Unit
Department of Health Psychology and Paedagogy
Contacts
Riga, Dzirciema Street 16, vppk@rsu.lv, +37167061587
About Study Course
Objective
To provide an opportunity for students to learn the basic concepts of psychology and to develop the ability to apply the acquired knowledge in professional activities, as well as to improve skills for communication with the patient, his relatives and colleagues.
Preliminary Knowledge
Not required.
Learning Outcomes
Knowledge
1.Students recognize different personality types and client / patient motives in communication; characterizes the connection of emotions with cognitive processes; describes the concepts of need and motivation, knows the ways to strengthen self-efficacy; understands the importance of coping with stress. Describe the components of communication that are the basis for establishing and maintaining contact with the patient, his family and colleagues, defining the signs of conflict; lists the main features of personality types; describes the risks, signs and methods of prevention of burns. Knows the latest knowledge about communication, including conflict resolution, in the healthcare environment. Compares and distinguishes between professional and everyday communication.
Skills
1.Students understand the functions and role of a psychologist, psychiatrist, psychotherapist in the work of a rehabilitation team; recognizes and describes different emotions and feelings; understands the impact of various factors on an individual's health; uses critical thinking skills when analyzing clinical cases. Active listening is used in simulations, professional conversation is conducted, anamnesis is collected and a motivational interview is conducted, conflict resolution skills are applied in simulated learning situations; identify situations that pose a risk of burnout. Evaluate your resources, burnout risks and skills to be developed in professional communication.
Competences
1.Using the acquired knowledge of the basics of psychology, students analyze clinical cases; when analyzing a clinical case, is able to argue with the basic concepts of general psychology. Differentiates communication with different patient groups and personality types and justifies / describes their choice; distinguishes the signs of different conflict situations in training simulations, evaluates their burnout risks.
Assessment
Individual work
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Students read the indicated literature sources, get acquainted with methodological materials, video collections; answers self-examination questions on each of the topics; actively participates in lectures and practical classes, argues about the acquired material, performs tasks.
A diary of professional development is written in the lessons. Requirements: according to the main topic of the lesson, the student makes a short description of the topic, noting the main findings about the importance of the topic in professional activities in health care, as well as noting their strengths and skills related to the topic.
Final work: essay "The role of psychology in professional health care".
Requirements: Using entries in the professional development diary and literature sources, the student must have at least two A4 pages. (Times New Roman, 12, not less than 680 words) writes and submits an essay on the role of psychology in professional health care.
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.
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Examination
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50.00% from total grade
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10 points
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Requirements and evaluation criteria for the essay in the study course “Fundamentals of Psychology in Professional Communication” The essay topic must choose 1 of the topics acquired in the study course (see the course description or e-studies) Formatting: 12 font size, Times New Roman, 1.0 line spacing, text aligned on both sides (Justify) Essay - analytical, explanatory, interpretive review. 1. Please do not rewrite the theory on the topic, but interpret it analytically, giving examples. 2. It is possible and highly recommended to include your personal experience and your thoughts on the topic if it is relevant and justified. Please explain and justify your opinion or chosen example. 3. For each of the topics, you can think about - what is the most important and topical issue related to this topic and why? What is worth emphasizing, mentioning, describing and analyzing? 4. Studies or other literature sources may be included and added to the text and used as appropriate. Please provide a full reference at the end of the essay. 5. Please remember that the essay has an introduction, a main part and a conclusion (summary). |
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10 points
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Study Course Theme Plan
FULL-TIME
Part 1
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Introductory lecture. The role of psychological factors in the concept of biopsychosocial model in work with patients.
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Consciousness and mental processes (perception, memory, thinking) and their influence on the patient's condition, interaction with the medical practitioner.
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Consciousness and mental processes (perception, memory, thinking) and their influence on the patient's condition, interaction with the medical practitioner.
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Auditorium
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Active listening skills. Calgary-Cambridge Communication Guidelines.
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Active listening skills. Calgary-Cambridge Communication Guidelines.
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Needs, motivation. Unified motivation model. Self-efficacy, its importance and opportunities for promotion. Enhancers and penalties for learning new behaviors.
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Basic principles of motivational interview. Motivational interview for change.
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Basic principles of motivational interview. Motivational interview for change.
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Emotions: primary and secondary, the functions of emotions and their role in everyday life and in the rehabilitation process. Work and communication with different patient groups.
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Different temperaments and personality types in communication.
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Effects of stress and conflicts on professional activity.
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Effects of stress and conflicts on professional activity.
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Auditorium
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Stress reduction strategies
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Stress reduction strategies
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A review of recent research on the risks of occupational burnout and burn prevention in the healthcare setting. Personal resources for burnout prevention.
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A review of recent research on the risks of occupational burnout and burn prevention in the healthcare setting. Personal resources for burnout prevention.
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Auditorium
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Signs of conflict, meaning and possibilities of resolution. Conflict situations in professional activity, their types. Effective action in conflict situations.
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Auditorium
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Topics
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Signs of conflict, meaning and possibilities of resolution. Conflict situations in professional activity, their types. Effective action in conflict situations.
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On site
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Auditorium
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Topics
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Functions and role of psychologist, psychiatrist, psychotherapist in rehabilitation team work.
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Auditorium
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Topics
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Functions and role of psychologist, psychiatrist, psychotherapist in rehabilitation team work.
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Health behavior, its patterns. Preventive Health Behavior
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Cognitive-behavioral model in pain treatment. Psychological interventions for people with chronic illnesses.
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Total ECTS (Creditpoints):
4.00
Contact hours:
44 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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On site
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Other
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2
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Topics
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Introductory lecture. The role of psychological factors in the concept of biopsychosocial model in work with patients.
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Class/Seminar
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Contact hours
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Other
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The concept of contact. Professional and everyday contact.
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Lecture
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Location
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Contact hours
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On site
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Other
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2
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Topics
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Consciousness and mental processes (perception, memory, thinking) and their influence on the patient's condition, interaction with the medical practitioner.
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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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Other
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2
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Topics
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Active listening skills. Calgary-Cambridge Communication Guidelines.
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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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Other
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2
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Topics
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Needs, motivation. Unified motivation model. Self-efficacy, its importance and opportunities for promotion. Enhancers and penalties for learning new behaviors.
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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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Other
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2
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Topics
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Emotions: primary and secondary, the functions of emotions and their role in everyday life and in the rehabilitation process. Work and communication with different patient groups.
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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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Other
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2
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Topics
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Different temperaments and personality types in communication.
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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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Other
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2
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Topics
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Effects of stress and conflicts on professional activity.
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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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Other
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2
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Topics
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Signs of conflict, meaning and possibilities of resolution. Conflict situations in professional activity, their types. Effective action in conflict situations.
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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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Other
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Topics
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Functions and role of psychologist, psychiatrist, psychotherapist in rehabilitation team work.
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Total ECTS (Creditpoints):
4.00
Contact hours:
20 Academic Hours
Final Examination:
Exam (Written)
Bibliography
Required Reading
1.
Mārtinsone, K. & Miltuze, K. (2015). Psiholoģija. 1. Pamatjautājumi – teorijas un pētījumi. Rīga: Zvaigzne ABC
2.
Mārtinsone, K. & Miltuze, K. (2015). Psiholoģija. 2. Personība, grupa, sabiedrība, kultūra. Rīga: Zvaigzne ABC
3.
K.Mārtinsone, V.Sudraba (Red.). (2019). Veselības psiholoģija: Teorijas un prakses starpdisciplinārā perspektīva. Rīga: RSU.
4.
Furlong, Gary T.,&Mississauga, Ont. (2005). The conflict resolution toolbox:models&maps for analyzing, diagnosing, and resolving conflict). Canada: J.Wiley&Sons( no1-14 lpp) (izdevums akceptējams)
5.
Mārtinsone, K., Milltuze, A. (red.). (2015). Psiholoģija (no 127.-214. lpp, 11., 12., 13. nodaļa). Rīga: Zvaigzne ABC.
6.
Mārtinsone, K., Sudraba, V. (red.). (2016). Veselības psiholoģija. Rīga: RSU (2. nodaļa, 3. nodaļa, 4. nodaļa, 5.1. nodaļa).
7.
Miller, W., Rollnick, S., (2012). Motivational interviewing: preparing people for change. New York; London: Guilford Press.
8.
Ramachandran, V., Stach, B. (2013). Professional Communication in Audiology. Plural Publishing, Inc., (audiologopēdiem)
Other Information Sources
1.
Kennedy, P. (Ed.). (2012). The Oxford handbook of rehabilitation psychology. Oxford University Press.
2.
Edelman, R. (Ed.) (2000). Psychosocial Aspects of the Health Care Process. Pearson Education.
3.
Carlson, Mark. (2014). CBT for chronic pain and psychological well-being: a skills training manual integrating DBT, ACT, behavioral activation and motivational interviewing: Wiley-Blackwell
4.
Handbook of the psychology of aging / 2016