Veidlapa Nr. M-3 (8)
Study Course Description
Basics of Clinical Care
Course Code
MDAK_366
Branch of Science
Clinical medicine
ECTS
2.00
Target Audience
Medical Services
LQF
Level 6
Study Type And Form
Full-Time; Part-Time
Study Course Implementer
Course Supervisor
Lilija Antoņēviča
Structure Unit Manager
Kristaps Circenis
Structural Unit
Department of Nursing and Obstetric Care
Contacts
Riga, 26a Anninmuizas boulevard, mdak@rsu.lv, +371 67061568
About Study Course
Objective
To obtain theoretical and practical skills in basics of clinical care.
Preliminary Knowledge
Anatomy, physiology, pathophysiology, microbiology.
Learning Outcomes
Knowledge
1.Students will acquire basic knowledge of the patient's care.
Skills
1.Assess the patient's condition and practically perform clinical skills using appropriate equipment.
Competences
1.Ability to use and evaluate appropriate clinical skills, medical devices, and other activities to ensure optimal patient care.
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.
Individual work |
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Theoretical preparation for the acquisition of clinical skills included in the study course using recommended materials. |
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2.
Skill development |
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Independent improvement of clinical skills in a MITC simulated environment. In order to evaluate the quality of the study course as a whole, the student must complete the study course evaluation questionnaire on the student portal. |
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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.
Examination |
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10 points
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Possible test method in classes - test work. It is graded but, errors are analyzed and fixed. In the final assessment, the test work comprises 50%, 50% colloquia grade. A student is admitted to a colloquia if all classes have been attended or reworked. Colloquia based on clinical skill execution, assessment in 10-point system totaling points (correct answer – 2 points, partially correct – 1, incorrect – 0). |
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Study Course Theme Plan
FULL-TIME
Part 1
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Video 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 counter-epidemic regime essential requirements in medical institutions.
Description
The basic requirements of hygienic and anti-epidemic regimen in a medical treatment institution shall prescribe to prevent the spread of infectious diseases in a medical treatment institution. The essential requirements shall be established in accordance with the precautionary principle that any patient may be the vector of an infectious disease and its organs, tissues, biological fluids and sediments directly or indirectly spread live infectious disease agents in an environment which is therefore likely to be contaminated. |
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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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-
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2
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Topics
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Requirements for employees' hand treatment in medical institutions. Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) for healthcare personnel.
Description
Hand treatment techniques: washing hands with soap and water; disinfecting hands with alcohol. PPE is used to carry out safe patient care and avoid biological, chemical and mechanical risk factors |
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Video 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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E-Studies platform
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2
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Topics
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Vital signs.
Description
Develop the ability of learners to distinguish physiological status from abnormal according to norms of vital signs, vital signs and evaluation of the patient’s overall condition. Develop the skills to perform patient care, taking into account the patient’s vital and anthropological characteristics and safety aspects. |
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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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-
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2
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Topics
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Vital signs and their determination.
Description
Skills to detect basic measurements of vital signs - blood pressure, body temperature, pulse, breathing and oxygen content. |
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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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Specialized room
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2
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Topics
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Anthropometric indicators and their determination.
Description
Skills to determine anthropometric parameters appropriate to the age group of the patient. |
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Video 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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Patient nutrition.
Description
Practical aspects of the care and care of enteral feeding patients |
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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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2
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Topics
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Enteral feeding. Administration of a nasogastric probe.
Description
Skills to perform enteral feeding of a patient through a nasogastric probe. |
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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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-
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2
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Topics
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Patient nutrition.
Description
Practical aspects of the care and care of enteral feeding patients |
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Video 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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Off site
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E-Studies platform
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2
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Topics
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Administration of medicines. Injections.
Description
Administration of parenteral medicinal products. Equipment for parenteral drug delivery. 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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|---|---|---|
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On site
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Specialized room
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2
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Topics
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Administration of medicines. Injections.
Description
Administration of parenteral medicinal products. Equipment for parenteral drug delivery. 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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2
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Topics
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Colloquia
Description
Skill test |
Total ECTS (Creditpoints):
2.00
Contact hours:
22 Academic Hours
Final Examination:
Exam
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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Off site
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E-Studies platform
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2
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Topics
|
Hygienic and counter-epidemic regime essential requirements in medical institutions.
Description
The basic requirements of hygienic and anti-epidemic regimen in a medical treatment institution shall prescribe to prevent the spread of infectious diseases in a medical treatment institution. The essential requirements shall be established in accordance with the precautionary principle that any patient may be the vector of an infectious disease and its organs, tissues, biological fluids and sediments directly or indirectly spread live infectious disease agents in an environment which is therefore likely to be contaminated. |
-
Class/Seminar
|
Modality
|
Location
|
Contact hours
|
|---|---|---|
|
On site
|
-
|
2
|
Topics
|
Requirements for employees' hand treatment in medical institutions. Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) for healthcare personnel.
Description
Hand treatment techniques: washing hands with soap and water; disinfecting hands with alcohol. PPE is used to carry out safe patient care and avoid biological, chemical and mechanical risk factors |
-
Lecture
|
Modality
|
Location
|
Contact hours
|
|---|---|---|
|
Off site
|
E-Studies platform
|
2
|
Topics
|
Vital signs.
Description
Develop the ability of learners to distinguish physiological status from abnormal according to norms of vital signs, vital signs and evaluation of the patient’s overall condition. Develop the skills to perform patient care, taking into account the patient’s vital and anthropological characteristics and safety aspects. |
-
Class/Seminar
|
Modality
|
Location
|
Contact hours
|
|---|---|---|
|
On site
|
-
|
2
|
Topics
|
Vital signs and their determination.
Description
Skills to detect basic measurements of vital signs - blood pressure, body temperature, pulse, breathing and oxygen content. |
-
Class/Seminar
|
Modality
|
Location
|
Contact hours
|
|---|---|---|
|
On site
|
-
|
2
|
Topics
|
Anthropometric indicators and their determination.
Description
Skills to determine anthropometric parameters appropriate to the age group of the patient. |
-
Class/Seminar
|
Modality
|
Location
|
Contact hours
|
|---|---|---|
|
On site
|
-
|
2
|
Topics
|
Patient nutrition.
Description
Practical aspects of the care and care of enteral feeding patients |
-
Class/Seminar
|
Modality
|
Location
|
Contact hours
|
|---|---|---|
|
On site
|
-
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2
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Topics
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Patient nutrition.
Description
Practical aspects of the care and care of enteral feeding patients |
-
Class/Seminar
|
Modality
|
Location
|
Contact hours
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|---|---|---|
|
On site
|
-
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2
|
Topics
|
Enteral feeding. Administration of a nasogastric probe.
Description
Skills to perform enteral feeding of a patient through a nasogastric probe. |
-
Lecture
|
Modality
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Location
|
Contact hours
|
|---|---|---|
|
Off site
|
E-Studies platform
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2
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Topics
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Administration of medicines. Injections.
Description
Administration of parenteral medicinal products. Equipment for parenteral drug delivery. Injections. |
-
Lecture
|
Modality
|
Location
|
Contact hours
|
|---|---|---|
|
Off site
|
E-Studies platform
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2
|
Topics
|
Administration of medicines. Injections.
Description
Administration of parenteral medicinal products. Equipment for parenteral drug delivery. Injections. |
-
Class/Seminar
|
Modality
|
Location
|
Contact hours
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|---|---|---|
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On site
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Study trip
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2
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Topics
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Colloquia
Description
Skill test |
Total ECTS (Creditpoints):
2.00
Contact hours:
22 Academic Hours
Final Examination:
Exam
Bibliography
Required Reading
1.
Klīniskās procedūras un pacientu drošība / Dzintra Puriņa, Ināra Upmale. Rīga : Rīgas Stradiņa universitātes Sarkanā Krusta medicīnas koledža, 2018.
2.
Ministru kabineta noteikumi Nr. 104 . Noteikumi par higiēniskā un pretepidēmiskā režīma pamatprasībām ārstniecības iestādē. Rīgā 2016. gada 16. februārī (prot. Nr.8 21.§); Ministru kabineta noteikumi Nr. 104 Rīgā 2017. gada 28. februārī (prot. Nr. 10 7. §)
3.
RSU Klīnisko prasmju reģistrs
Additional Reading
1.
Perry, Anne Griffin. Clinical nursing skills & techniques / [edited by] Anne Griffin Perry, Patricia A. Potter, Wendy R. Ostendorf. 8th ed. St. Louis, Mo. : Elsevier, [2013], c2014
2.
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