Veidlapa Nr. M-3 (8)
Study Course Description
Social Pharmacology
Course Code
FFK_007
Branch of Science
Clinical medicine
ECTS
2.00
Target Audience
Clinical Pharmacy
LQF
Level 7
Study Type And Form
Full-Time
Study Course Implementer
Course Supervisor
Mārcis Zeibārts
Structure Unit Manager
Inga Urtāne
Structural Unit
Department of Pharmacology and Pharmacotherapy
Contacts
RSU Department of Pharmacology, Riga, Pilsoņu Street 13, building 4; Santa.Purvina@rsu.lv; Indra.Dumberga@rsu.lv, +371 67613517
About Study Course
Objective
To provide knowledge on the problems of drug poisoning in Latvia and worldwide, interactions between substances used in everyday life and medicines.
Preliminary Knowledge
Basic human anatomy, physiology and pathology, medical biochemistry.
Learning Outcomes
Knowledge
1.Students will have acquired the knowledge allowing: • to understand the interactions between medicines and substances used in everyday life and how to prevent them.
Skills
1.The student will be able: • to advise patients and medical professionals on the risks of interactions between medicines and substances used in everyday life; • to take part in and organise health promotion activities for the society aimed at promoting healthy lifestyle and informed use of medicines.
Competences
1.The student will be able: • to implement health promotion measures aimed at prevention and early detection of diseases; • to monitor pharmacotherapy in case of chronic diseases.
Assessment
Individual work
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Individual work |
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The student independently studies the literature offered in the study programme, summarises the obtained information. Prepares a clinical pharmacist’s assessment of possible therapies and makes recommendations for the prevention of poisoning based on the knowledge gained.
In order to evaluate the quality of the study course as a whole, the student must fill out the study course evaluation questionnaire on the Student Portal.
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Examination
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1.
Examination |
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Active participation in practical lessons, quality of oral answers.
Exam: cumulative assessment based on class work.
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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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On site
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Other
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2
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Topics
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Personalised medicine
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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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On site
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Other
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2
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Topics
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Personalised medicine
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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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On site
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Other
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2
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Topics
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Development trends of the global pharmaceutical market. Polypharmacy
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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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On site
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Other
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2
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Topics
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Development trends of the global pharmaceutical market. Polypharmacy
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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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Geriatric aspects of pharmacotherapy. The role of gender in pharmacotherapy
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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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Geriatric aspects of pharmacotherapy. The role of gender in pharmacotherapy
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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 clinical situations
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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 clinical situations
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Total ECTS (Creditpoints):
2.00
Contact hours:
16 Academic Hours
Final Examination:
Exam
Bibliography
Required Reading
1.
Lekciju un praktisko nodarbību materiāli;
2.
Ievads farmakovigilancē. ZVA 2005. (akceptējams izdevums)
Other Information Sources
1.
www.EMCDDA.europa.eu/
2.
www.euphix.org/