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Course Description Status: Approved

Course Description Version: 25/26.R.2.00

Description Period: 2025./26 academic year rudens semestris

Study Course Accepted: -

Study Course Description

Classification and Assessment of Functioning, Disability and Health

Main Study Course Information

Course Code
REK_257
Branch of Science
Clinical medicine
ECTS
3.00
Target Audience
Medical Services; Rehabilitation
LQF
Level 6
Study Type And Form
Full-Time; Part-Time

Study Course Implementer

Course Supervisor
Līga Savicka
Structure Unit Manager
Liāna Deklava
Structural Unit
Department of Rehabilitation
Contacts

Riga, 26a Anninmuizas boulevard, rk@rsu.lv, +371 20271291

About Study Course

Objective

To provide students with knowledge and skills about the structure and application of the WHO International Classification of Functioning, Disability and Health (ICF) in rehabilitation practice, in order to promote evidence-based and regulatory framework-based professional practice and collaboration within an interdisciplinary team.

Preliminary Knowledge

Anatomy, physiology, introduction to speciality.

Learning Outcomes

Knowledge

1.Able to explain the concepts of functioning and disability, describe the structure of the WHO ICF, define the basic terms of the ICF and describe the practical applications of the ICF in rehabilitation practice.

Individual work and tests

Examination (cumulative exam) • Independent study of the subject and practical tasks

Skills

1.Able to analyse simple clinical cases using ICF basic principles, apply appropriate ICF category codes, explain the basics of functioning evaluation, and evaluate a person’s functioning using some measurements.

Individual work and tests

Independent study of the subject and practical tasks • Examination (cumulative exam)

Competences

1.Able to analyse and interpret the results of functioning evaluation, formulate and justify their role in the rehabilitation process.

Individual work and tests

Independent study of the subject and practical tasks • Examination (cumulative exam)

Assessment

Individual work

Title
% from total grade
Grade
1.

Independent study of the subject and practical tasks
0.00% from total grade
10 points
  • Students independently watch 6 video lectures and familiarize themselves with the attached theoretical material.
  • Take 6 self-control tests to check the mastery of each topic.
  • Analyze clinical cases in groups using ICF components and prepare a description of the disability (3 tasks). Perform a written reflection (1 task). Develop a presentation (1 task). In case of absences, perform remedial tasks.
  • Complete a course evaluation questionnaire at the end of the course.

Examination

Title
% from total grade
Grade
1.

Examination (cumulative exam)
100.00% from total grade
10 points

The final grade is calculated as the average of all lessons and assignments.

Minimum requirements for taking the exam:

  • watched all 6 video lectures and completed all 6 self-tests,
  • attended all practical classes (5 for full-time students, 3 for part-time students) or completed remedial assignments,
  • submitted all independent and group work.

Study Course Theme Plan

FULL-TIME
Part 1

  1. Lecture

Modality
Location
Contact hours
On site
Auditorium
2

Topics

Health concept and understanding of the person's functioning and disability and family of WHO classifications.

  1. Class/Seminar

Modality
Location
Contact hours
On site
Auditorium
4

Topics

Biopsychosocial model of disability.

  1. Lecture

Modality
Location
Contact hours
On site
Auditorium
2

Topics

The WHO ICF, guidelines for use of ICF.

  1. Lecture

Modality
Location
Contact hours
On site
Auditorium
2

Topics

The WHO ICF, guidelines for use of ICF.

  1. Lecture

Modality
Location
Contact hours
On site
Auditorium
2

Topics

Evaluation of functioning in rehabilitation: basic principles, interpretation of results, their use in rehabilitation process.

  1. Lecture

Modality
Location
Contact hours
On site
Auditorium
2

Topics

Evaluation of functional abilities for children and evaluation of contexts according to ICF.

  1. Class/Seminar

Modality
Location
Contact hours
On site
Auditorium
4

Topics

Evaluation of functional abilities for children and evaluation of contexts according to ICF.

  1. Lecture

Modality
Location
Contact hours
On site
Auditorium
2

Topics

Evaluation of functioning. System of disability expertise in Latvia.

  1. Class/Seminar

Modality
Location
Contact hours
On site
Auditorium
4

Topics

Evaluation of functioning. System of disability expertise in Latvia.

  1. Class/Seminar

Modality
Location
Contact hours
On site
Auditorium
4

Topics

Basic principles of ICF use.

  1. Class/Seminar

Modality
Location
Contact hours
On site
Auditorium
4

Topics

Basic principles of ICF use.
Total ECTS (Creditpoints):
3.00
Contact hours:
32 Academic Hours
Final Examination:
Exam (Written)
PART-TIME
Part 1

  1. Lecture

Modality
Location
Contact hours
On site
Auditorium
2

Topics

Health concept and understanding of the person's functioning and disability and family of WHO classifications.

  1. Lecture

Modality
Location
Contact hours
On site
Study room
2

Topics

Biopsychosocial model of disability.

  1. Class/Seminar

Modality
Location
Contact hours
On site
Auditorium
2

Topics

Biopsychosocial model of disability.

  1. Lecture

Modality
Location
Contact hours
On site
Auditorium
2

Topics

The WHO ICF, guidelines for use of ICF.

  1. Lecture

Modality
Location
Contact hours
On site
Auditorium
2

Topics

Evaluation of functioning in rehabilitation: basic principles, interpretation of results, their use in rehabilitation process.

  1. Class/Seminar

Modality
Location
Contact hours
On site
Auditorium
2

Topics

Evaluation of functioning in rehabilitation: basic principles, interpretation of results, their use in rehabilitation process.

  1. Class/Seminar

Modality
Location
Contact hours
On site
Auditorium
2

Topics

Evaluation of functional abilities for children and evaluation of contexts according to ICF.

  1. Class/Seminar

Modality
Location
Contact hours
On site
Auditorium
2

Topics

Evaluation of functioning. System of disability expertise in Latvia.

  1. Class/Seminar

Modality
Location
Contact hours
On site
Auditorium
2

Topics

Basic principles of ICF use.

  1. Class/Seminar

Modality
Location
Contact hours
On site
Auditorium
2

Topics

Basic principles of ICF use.
Total ECTS (Creditpoints):
3.00
Contact hours:
20 Academic Hours
Final Examination:
Exam (Written)

Bibliography

Required Reading

1.

Starptautiskā funkcionēšanas, nespējas un veselības klasifikācija (SFK), PVO, Rīga, 2003 (akceptējams izdevums)

2.

Starptautiskās funkcionēšanas, nespējas un veselības klasifikācijas bērnu un jauniešu versija (SFK-BJ), WHO, Geneva, 2007 (akceptējams izdevums)

Additional Reading

1.

Invaliditātes likums, Saeima, 2010 (akceptējams izdevums)

2.

Prognozējamas invaliditātes, invaliditātes un darbspēju zaudējuma noteikšanas un invaliditāti apliecinoša dokumenta izsniegšanas noteikumi (MK noteikumi Nr. 805), Ministru kabinets, 2014 (akceptējams izdevums)

3.

ICF Core Sets: Manual for Clinical Practice. Cieza A., Stucki G., Bickenbach J., Üstün T. B. (eds.). Hogrefe, 2021.

4.

Measuring Health and Disability: Manual for WHO Disability Assessment Schedule (WHODAS 2.0). Üstün TB, Kostanjsek N, Chatterji S, Rehm J, 2010 (akceptējams izdevums)

5.

A Practical Manual for using the International Classification of Functioning, Disability and Health (ICF). WHO, Geneva, 2013 (akceptējams izdevums)

6.

The International Classification of Functioning, Disability and Health (ICF): a unifying model for the conceptual description of the rehabilitation strategy. Stucki G, Cieza A, Melvin J., J Rehabil Med. 2007 (akceptējams izdevums)

Other Information Sources

1.

ICF-research-branch

2.

ICF CORE SETS IN CLINICAL PRACTICE

3.

ICF Case Studies

4.

EASTIN - Vispasaules palīgtehnoloģiju meklētājprogramma

5.

Rehabilitation Measures Database

6.

Veselības un darbspējas ekspertīzes ārstu valsts komisijas mājaslapa