Veidlapa Nr. M-3 (8)
Study Course Description
Occupational Toxicology
Course Code
RAA_059
Branch of Science
Anatomy; Clinical medicine
ECTS
3.00
Target Audience
Medicine
LQF
Level 8
Study Course Implementer
Course Supervisor
Maija Eglīte
Residency Speciality
Speciality
Doctor of Occupational diseases
Supervisor of Medical Speciality
Maija Eglīte
Contacts
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About Study Course
Objective
To gain knowledge about the effects of harmful risk factors of the work environment on the health of employees, the basic principles of determining the levels of chemical substance concentrations and physical risk factors. To be able to apply knowledge of industrial toxicology in practice.
Learning Outcomes
Knowledge
1.After completing the study course, one is able to name toxic substances, poisoning mechanisms, classify the degree of severity of poisoning, describe the basic principles of treatment, explain possible complications and prognosis.
Skills
1.As a result of completing the study course, the student knows how to recognise poisoning with toxic substances, evaluate the risk and severity of acute poisoning, choose the most appropriate treatment methods, explain detoxification methods and predict possible complications.
Competences
1.As a result of completing the study course, the student knows how to identify poisoning, analyse the degree of risk and severity of poisoning and plan an appropriate treatment method.
Assessment
Individual work
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1.
Individual work |
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Preparation for the topics to be learned in the course, using recommended literature and Internet sources, with subsequent evaluation thereof and practical application in practice. Independent acquisition of practical skills under the guidance of the lecturer.
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Examination
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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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Mandatory attendance at seminars and placement (70% of the total assessment). Final examination (30% of the total assessment). |
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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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Basic principles of and legislation for the prevention of occupational pathology due to chemicals.
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Total ECTS (Creditpoints):
3.00
Number of Residency Seminars:
1
Length (weeks):
2
Final Examination:
Residency exam (Theory and practice)
Bibliography
Required Reading
1.
Darba medicīna. Maija Eglīte. Rīga, 2012.
2.
Toksikoloģijas rokasgrāmata. Viesturs Liguts. Nacionālais apgāds, Rīga, 2001
Additional Reading
1.
Ekstremālā toksikoloģija. Viesturs Liguts. Nacionālais apgāds, Rīga, 2003.