Veidlapa Nr. M-3 (8)
Study Course Description
Environmental Occupational Health and Ergonomics in Dentistry
Course Code
AUVMK_055
Branch of Science
Clinical medicine; Sports Medicine and Rehabilitation
ECTS
3.00
Target Audience
Dentistry
LQF
Level 5
Study Type And Form
Full-Time
Study Course Implementer
Course Supervisor
Sabīne Grīnberga
Structure Unit Manager
Jeļena Reste
Structural Unit
Department of Occupational and Environmental Medicine
Contacts
Riga, 14 Balozu Street, avmk@rsu.lv, +371 67060816
About Study Course
Objective
Learn basic knowledge in environmental and occupational health, as well as ergonomics. To acquire practical skills on how to apply the principles of ergonomics in setting up a dental hygienist's workplace and how to apply the acquired knowledge in health maintenance and disease prevention,
Preliminary Knowledge
Basic knowledge of anatomy and physiology.
Learning Outcomes
Knowledge
1.On successful completion of the course, students will acquire basic knowledge: - about the influence of environmental factors on human health and the possibilities of reducing pollution; - about the physical, ergonomic, psycho-emotional, and other workplace risk factors and their impact on human health and their mitigation possibilities. - about occupational diseases caused by risk factors of the working environment, including the causes of musculoskeletal diseases and their prevention; - on how to properly arrange and organize the workplace of a dental hygienist.
Skills
1.As a result of the study course, students will gain the skills: - to recognize the most common environmental factors that can cause environmental diseases; - to recognize the workplace risk factors that can affect the health of employees and patients, - to hold and operate the tools in the right manner, - adjust the light and the hygienist's chair, - as well as choosing the correct working posture.
Competences
1.After completing the course, students will gain the competence: - to participate in measures to reduce the impact of natural and work environment factors in their workplaces, - to apply the acquired knowledge in ergonomics at the workplace of a dental hygienist, - control and minimise the risk of musculoskeletal disorders, and - consider the principles of ergonomics in the design of the workplace.
Assessment
Individual work
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Individual work |
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Taking e-tests. Evaluation of work environment risk factors in dentistry and presentation of results.
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Examination
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1.
Examination |
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Students are assessed according to the following criteria:
- participation in practical classes - 30%;
- relevance and quality of answers in e-tests - 30%;
- quality of presentations - 40%.
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Study Course Theme Plan
FULL-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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Off site
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E-Studies platform
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2
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Topics
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Environmental health, environmental diseases and environment-related diseases. The main types of effects of environmental pollution on the human body. Global environmental health issues.
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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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Off site
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E-Studies platform
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2
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Topics
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Air pollution and its effects on health. Indoor air pollution problems, sick building syndrome.
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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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Off site
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E-Studies platform
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2
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Topics
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Electromagnetic spectrum. Ionizing and non-ionizing radiation. Ultraviolet radiation, its effects on health. The effect of visible light on human performance and health.
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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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Off site
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E-Studies platform
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2
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Topics
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Hygienic and epidemiological significance of water. Main types of water pollution.
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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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Off site
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E-Studies platform
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2
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Topics
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Occupational health, occupational medicine. Occupational diseases and work-related diseases. Professional risk factors in dentistry. List of occupational diseases, rights of a patient who suffer from occupational disease.
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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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Off site
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E-Studies platform
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2
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Topics
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Definition and basic principles of ergonomics. Laws and regulations governing the layout of the dental hygienist's workplace. Ergonomic hazards in the dental hygienist’s workplace. Equal access to dental care for disabled people.
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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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Off site
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E-Studies platform
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2
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Topics
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Prevention of musculoskeletal diseases. Significance of appropriate dental chair and working posture in health maintenance. Correct hand positions while working with hand tools. Recommendations of the European Society of Dental Ergonomics (ESDE) for workplace layout.
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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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Off site
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E-Studies platform
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2
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Topics
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The importance of maintaining a work-life balance. Workplace health promotion.
The importance of physical activity in health maintenance and improvement. Recommended exercises for dental hygienists. How to calculate aerobic training heart rate range.
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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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Microclimatic parameters of premises and their evaluation. Carbon dioxide as an indicator of indoor air cleanliness. Solving situational tasks.
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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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Assessment of drinking water quality. Solving situational tasks.
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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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Analysis of ergonomic risks - situational tasks: analysis of work postures.
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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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Ergonomic risk analysis - situation analysis: patient positioning, principles of dental hygienist and patient chair selection.
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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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Ergonomic risk analysis - situation analysis (equipment, magnifying devices, instruments).
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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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The basic principles of patient transferring from wheelchair to dental chair and back. Strength, flexibility and endurance exercises in the workplace.
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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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Presentation of students' independent work - assessment of risk factors in the workplace of a dental hygienist
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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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Presentation of students' independent work - assessment of risk factors in the workplace of a dental hygienist
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Total ECTS (Creditpoints):
3.00
Contact hours:
32 Academic Hours
Final Examination:
Exam
Bibliography
Required Reading
1.
Lekciju materiāli e-studijās
2.
Eglīte M. (sast). Vides veselība. Rīga, RSU, 2008. 696 lpp. (2024. gadā akceptējams izdevums)
3.
Ergonomika darbā. Rīga: Labklājības ministrija (tulkojums no spāņu valodas), 2010. (2024. gadā akceptējams izdevums). Pieejams tiešsaistē: http://osha.lv/lv/publications
4.
MK Noteikumu Nr.660 1. pielikums ‘’Darba vietas vai darba veida pārbaude un tajā esošo darba vides faktoru noteikšana un to novērtēšana’’ no 2007.gada 1. jūnija (Pielikums grozīts ar MK 07.04.2015. noteikumiem Nr.165) (2024. gadā akceptējams izdevums)
Additional Reading
1.
Eglīte M. „Darba medicīna”, Rīga, 2012, - 834 lpp. (2024. gadā akceptējams izdevums)
2.
Psihosociālā darba vide. Rīga: Labklājības ministrija (tulkojums no spāņu valodas), 2010. (2024. gadā akceptējams izdevums)
3.
Darba drošība – Rīga: LR Labklājības ministrija, 2010. 278 lpp. (2024. gadā akceptējams izdevums)
Other Information Sources
1.
Strādā vesels
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WHO
3.
EPA