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Study Course Description

Placement III

Main Study Course Information

Course Code
MDAK_123
Branch of Science
Clinical medicine
ECTS
9.00
Target Audience
Nursing Science
LQF
Level 6
Study Type And Form
Full-Time

Study Course Implementer

Course Supervisor
Structure Unit Manager
Structural Unit
Department of Nursing and Obstetric Care
Contacts

Riga, 26a Anninmuizas boulevard, mdak@rsu.lv, +371 67061568

About Study Course

Objective

To integrate patient care and related manipulation, according to the professional standard of nursing ethics and knowledge acquired in the 1st, 2nd year of the study programme. Apply positive communication skills with the patient in care process, as well as cooperation with his relatives and other members of the team. To support the practical operation of the legal and ethical principles. Take a self-care plan for an individual patient and take care of patients in accordance with the set priorities for action.

Preliminary Knowledge

Pharmacology, clinical care basics, clinical care, nursing process and nursing theory, interpersonal communication in health care, Practice I, Practice II, internal diseases and patient care, surgical diseases and patient care.

Learning Outcomes

Knowledge

1.Acquire basic knowledge in the care of primary, secondary and tertiary level surgical and oral disease patients.

2.Knowledge of clinical case development, principles of care planning and documentation based on evidence-based practice will be gained.

3.Will be aware of patient health assessment methods and clinical priorities in patient care.

Skills

1.Advanced theoretical and practical skills needed to plan and perform surgical and internal disease patient care for patients of all ages, both in clinics and other healthcare facilities.

2.To independently develop a clinical case for a particular patient and to perform care in accordance with the priorities set.

3.Skills for informing patients and their loved ones about the care process using positive contact methods.

Competences

1.Integrate theoretical knowledge and practical skills by ensuring patient care to professional and ethical standards.

2.Take reasonable and responsible decisions in patient care, evaluating the situation and taking the necessary measures to ensure patient safety and well-being.

3.Organise and manage patient care in collaboration with doctors and other healthcare specialists.

4.Apply critical thinking and problem-solving skills in response to dynamic clinical situations.

5.Demonstrate empathy and respectful attitudes in dealing with patients and their loved ones, providing emotional support and education.

6.Ensure quality patient care in accordance with legal and ethical requirements as well as hospital guidelines and procedures.

Assessment

Individual work

Title
% from total grade
Grade
1.

Individual work

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Observe the working hours provided for the practice and work in full, prepare the documentation provided for in practice, mutually suggestions on the qualitative and organisational content of the practice.

Examination

Title
% from total grade
Grade
1.

Examination

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Placement review – placement 3 submission, placement assessment – placement supervisor assessment. Drawing up clinical situations (2/two), each in their profile (therapeutic; surgical) and reporting. Development and advocacy of a clinical case (in the field of intern and surgery) (The clinical case shall be prepared and evaluated in accordance with the methodological instructions of RSU Department of Nursing and Obstetric care Plan/Clinical case).

Study Course Theme Plan

FULL-TIME
Part 1
  1. Lecture

Modality
Location
Contact hours
On site
Auditorium
2

Topics

Practice introductory lecture
  1. Class/Seminar

Modality
Location
Contact hours
On site
Auditorium
4

Topics

Supervision
  1. Class/Seminar

Modality
Location
Contact hours
On site
Auditorium
4

Topics

Supervision
Total ECTS (Creditpoints):
9.00
Contact hours:
10 Academic Hours
Final Examination:
Defence (Placement)

Bibliography

Required Reading

1.

e-studijas materiāli: Metodiskie norādījumi Prakse 3/e-study materials: Methodological instructions Practice 3