Veidlapa Nr. M-3 (8)
Study Course Description
Organisation of Acupuncture Doctors Practice
Course Code
RAP_016
Branch of Science
Clinical medicine; Internal medicine
ECTS
3.00
Target Audience
Medicine
LQF
Level 8
Study Course Implementer
Course Supervisor
Inese Kokare
Residency Speciality
Speciality
Acupuncture doctor
Supervisor of Medical Speciality
Inese Kokare
Contacts
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About Study Course
Objective
To provide the necessary knowledge about the professional activity and practice organisation of an acupuncture doctor, forming an understanding of the legal and ethical aspects of the profession.
Learning Outcomes
Knowledge
1.As a result of completing the study course, student will be able to do the following: • to name and explain acupuncture indications and contraindications, criteria for selecting patients for acupuncture therapy; • to orient oneself in the laws and regulations regulating the practical activity of an acupuncture doctor; • to be competent in issues related to patient safety, infection control and prevention.
Skills
1.As a result of completing the study course, the student will be able to evaluate acupuncture indications and contraindications in the choice of patient treatment tactics, will be able to assess the environment in terms of patient safety.
Competences
1.Ability to organise the work of an acupuncture doctor’s practice: • selection criteria for the medical contingent (patients); • knowledge of the legal and ethical work principles of an acupuncture doctor; • ability to perform and effectively manage independent work in an acupuncture doctor’s practice.
Assessment
Individual work
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1.
Individual work |
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The student independently gets acquainted with the materials of the seminars. Applies the acquired practical skills in working with patients.
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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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75% – theoretical knowledge about the organisation of acupuncture doctor’s practice and 25% – capacity for informed patient selection.
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Study Course Theme Plan
FULL-TIME
Part 1
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Seminar
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Modality
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Location
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On site
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Specialized room
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Topics
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Evidence-based practice in acupuncture. Criteria for selecting patients for acupuncture therapy. Organisation of acupuncture doctor’s practice.
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Seminar
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Modality
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Location
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On site
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Specialized room
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Topics
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Patient safety. Prevention of complications. Infection control and prevention.
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Total ECTS (Creditpoints):
3.00
Number of Residency Seminars:
2
Length (weeks):
2
Final Examination:
Residency exam (Theory and practice)
Bibliography
Required Reading
1.
WHO. Guidelines on Basic Training and Safety in Acupuncture.
Other Information Sources
2.
htps://www.aaaomonline.org/