Veidlapa Nr. M-3 (8)
Study Course Description
Pre-Clinical Practice in the METC
Course Code
KPUMTK_011
Branch of Science
Clinical medicine
ECTS
3.00
Target Audience
Medicine
LQF
Level 7
Study Type And Form
Full-Time
Study Course Implementer
Course Supervisor
Oļegs Sabeļņikovs
Structure Unit Manager
Oļegs Sabeļņikovs
Structural Unit
Department of Anaesthesiology, Intensive Care and Clinical simulations
Contacts
Riga, 26a Anninmuizas boulevard, aurk@rsu.lv, +371 67061579
About Study Course
Objective
To improve skills previously achieved during “Basics of Clinical Care” (MDAK_256) study course through Clinical Skills and Medical Tech dpt. staff supported pre-clinical students' practical work in RSU Medical Education and Technology Centre.
Preliminary Knowledge
Successfully achieved knowledge, clinical skills and competencies of previously completed “Medicine” program’s study courses. Students must be familiar with clinical skills included in the study course "Basics of Clinical Care" (MDAK_256) description.
Learning Outcomes
Knowledge
1.Students are able to describe main goals and indications of clinical skills included in this course as well as discuss main steps necessary for successful completion of each particular clinical skill. Students are able to name and choose appropriate equipment needed for fulfillment of each clinical skill.
Skills
1.Students are able to choose appropriate equipment and successfully (according to RSU approved description and evaluation criteria) demonstrate clinical skills in pre-clinical settings (using mannequins, simulated environment, etc).
Competences
1.Students are able to evaluate indications for particular clinical skills included in this course’s description and are able to successfully perform it.
Assessment
Individual work
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Individual work |
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Theoretical acquisition of given clinical skill’s process using materials available on e-studies. Substantive improvement of student’s clinical skills in METC simulated environment.
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Examination
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1.
Examination |
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Clinical skills included in this study course are evaluated during a practical class by Clinical Skills and Medical Tech dpt. teachers according to RSU approved criteria. 100% attendance and succesfully passed MCQ tests (available on e-studies) are mandatory. Student’s clinical skills, including the ability to choose appropriate equipment, are evaluated during final assessment basing on RSU approved criteria.
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Study Course Theme Plan
FULL-TIME
Part 1
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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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4
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Topics
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Hygiene procedures and vital signs
Description
Annotation: Students improve clinical skills achieved during the 1st class of study course "Clinical Care Basics" (MDAK_256)
Topics covered during the class: Handwashing
Hygienic Hand Disinfection
Surgical Hand Disinfection
Donning and doffing of disposable gloves
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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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4
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Topics
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Hygiene procedures and vital signs
Description
Annotation: Students improve clinical skills achieved during the 1st class of study course "Clinical Care Basics" (MDAK_256)
Topics covered during the class: Handwashing
Hygienic Hand Disinfection
Surgical Hand Disinfection
Donning and doffing of disposable gloves
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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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4
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Topics
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Basic procedures related to the digestive system
Description
Annotation: Students improve clinical skills achieved during the 3d class of study course "Clinical Care Basics" (MDAK_256)
Topics covered during the class: Insertion and removal of the nasogastric tube
Patient Feeding using the NG Tube Bolus Method
Patient Feeding using the NG Tube Continuous Feeding Method
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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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4
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Topics
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Medication administration
Description
Annotation: Students improve clinical skills achieved during the 6th class of study course "Clinical Care Basics" (MDAK_256)
Topics covered during the class: Subcutaneous injection
Administration of Insulin using an Insulin Syringe
Administration of Insulin Using a Pre-filled Syringe (Pen)
Administration of Heparin (Low-Molecular-Weight) using a Pre-filled Syringe
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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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4
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Topics
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Medication administration
Description
Annotation: Students improve clinical skills achieved during the 6th class of study course "Clinical Care Basics" (MDAK_256)
Topics covered during the class: Subcutaneous injection
Administration of Insulin using an Insulin Syringe
Administration of Insulin Using a Pre-filled Syringe (Pen)
Administration of Heparin (Low-Molecular-Weight) using a Pre-filled Syringe
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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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4
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Topics
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Laboratory tests
Description
Annotation: Laboratory tests
Topics covered during the class: Blood sampling
Sputum sampling
Urine sampling
Faeces sampling
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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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4
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Topics
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Urogenital system
Description
Annotation: Students improve clinical skills achieved during the 9th class of study course "Clinical Care Basics" (MDAK_256)
Topics covered during the class: Female perineal care
Male perineal care
Intermittent female catheterisation
Intermittent male catheterisation
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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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4
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Topics
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Urogenital system
Description
Annotation: Students improve clinical skills achieved during the 9th class of study course "Clinical Care Basics" (MDAK_256)
Topics covered during the class: Female perineal care
Male perineal care
Intermittent female catheterisation
Intermittent male catheterisation
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Total ECTS (Creditpoints):
3.00
Contact hours:
32 Academic Hours
Final Examination:
Exam
Bibliography
Required Reading
1.
Attiecīgā klīniskā kursā ("Anestezioloģija, reanimatoloģija", "Vispārējā ķirurģija" utt.) rekomendētā obligāta literatūra
Additional Reading
1.
K.Tathamand, K.Patel. “Complete OSCE skills for Medical and Surgical Finals”. 2010, Hodder Arnold, Hachette UK company. London
2.
J.Thomas, T.Monaghan. Oxford Handbook of Clinical Examination and Practical Skills. Oxford University Press, 2014, UK
3.
N.Burton. Clinical Skills for OSCE. 2006, Informa UK ltd. UK.
4.
Medicīnas mācīšanās sistēmas platforma AMBOSS