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Study Course Description

Pedagogy in Health Care

Main Study Course Information

Course Code
LSPA_619
Branch of Science
Educational sciences; University Pedagogy
ECTS
3.00
Target Audience
Business Management; Civil and Military Defense; Clinical Pharmacy; Communication Science; Dentistry; Health Management; Information and Communication Science; Juridical Science; Law; Management Science; Marketing and Advertising; Medical Services; Medical Technologies; Medicine; Nursing Science; Pedagogy; Person and Property Defence; Pharmacy; Political Science; Psychology; Public Health; Rehabilitation; Social Anthropology; Social Welfare and Social Work; Sociology; Sports Trainer
LQF
All Levels
Study Type And Form
Full-Time

Study Course Implementer

Course Supervisor
Structure Unit Manager
Structural Unit
Department of Sports Theory
Contacts

Riga, 5 J. Asara Street, vppk@rsu.lv, +37167061587

About Study Course

Objective

To deepen the comprehension of the basic categories of pedagogy and legalities in health care, to improve the skill in applying the knowledge to personal growth and the professional activity for the benefit of patients/clients, to ensure readiness to get involved in the assessment and solution of pedagogy problems with different target audiences.

Preliminary Knowledge

Not required.

Learning Outcomes

Knowledge

1.Describes the latest scientific knowledge and research in the chosen profession

Individual work and tests

Actility in specialty and science, self-improvement

2.Defines principles for effective learning at different ages

Individual work and tests

Mid-semester examination of content/acquisition of subjects 5 to 8 Individual work

3.Explains the theoretical basics of learning and the modern patient-centered learning process

Individual work and tests

Mid-semester examination of content/acquisition of subjects 1 to 4 Actility in specialty and science, self-improvement

4.Evaluates the role of educational preventive work in maintaining health

Individual work and tests

Individual work

Skills

1.Uses professional terminology

Individual work and tests

Individual work

2.Demonstrates skills to analyse and structure information, present it in the study group

Individual work and tests

Mid-semester examination of content/acquisition of subjects 1 to 4 Actility in specialty and science, self-improvement Educational plan for an individual patient or group of patients

3.Adapts and develops specific pedagogical strategies (asking questions, dialogue, paraphrase, etc.) in a study (simulated) environment

Individual work and tests

Solution to healthcare challenges with support from digital technologies and AI

4.Select methods of pedagogy appropriate to the health of the client/patient, their study and professional needs in communication

Individual work and tests

Mid-semester examination of content/acquisition of subjects 5 to 8

Competences

1.Is competent to develop and present a solution to a health problem with the support of digital technologies and AI

Individual work and tests

Solution to healthcare challenges with support from digital technologies and AI

2.Independently develop a didactically substantiated educational plan for an individual patient or group of patients

Individual work and tests

Educational plan for an individual patient or group of patients

Assessment

Individual work

Title
% from total grade
Grade
1.

Individual work

10.00% from total grade
10 points

Activity and initiative: according to the total amount of study course, prepare independently and purposefully for classes, including: • strengthen lecture material, • read additional information sources, • learn and use professional terminology, • engage in discussions, problem/case analysis, role play, etc.

2.

Actility in specialty and science, self-improvement

10.00% from total grade
10 points

Keep track of current affairs in the chosen profession. Prepare a presentation on the impressions of RSU Science week (other conferences at RSU or beyond).

3.

Solution to healthcare challenges with support from digital technologies and AI

10.00% from total grade
10 points

Examination

Title
% from total grade
Grade
1.

Mid-semester examination of content/acquisition of subjects 1 to 4

20.00% from total grade
10 points
2.

Mid-semester examination of content/acquisition of subjects 5 to 8

20.00% from total grade
10 points
3.

Educational plan for an individual patient or group of patients

30.00% from total grade
10 points

Study Course Theme Plan

FULL-TIME
Part 1
  1. Lecture

Modality
Location
Contact hours
On site
Auditorium
2

Topics

Introduction to pedagogy, basic principles and categories of pedagogy. Pedagogy in healthcare - trends and perspective
  1. Lecture

Modality
Location
Contact hours
On site
Auditorium
2

Topics

Technologies in solving current healthcare problems and educating patients.
  1. Lecture

Modality
Location
Contact hours
On site
Auditorium
2

Topics

Theories of learning and teaching. Use of personalised learning strategies in healthcare.
  1. Lecture

Modality
Location
Contact hours
On site
Auditorium
2

Topics

Principles of effective learning. Patient-directed learning process. Personalized learning strategies in healthcare.
  1. Lecture

Modality
Location
Contact hours
On site
Auditorium
2

Topics

Development of a patient educational plan. Evaluation of learning outcomes. Selection and evaluation of teaching materials.
  1. Lecture

Modality
Location
Contact hours
On site
Auditorium
2

Topics

Professional communication and patient education. Individual work with patients and work with patient groups.
  1. Lecture

Modality
Location
Contact hours
On site
Auditorium
2

Topics

Characteristics of the perception and development of the individual at different stages of age. Insight into the functioning of statement processes (sensation, perception, memory, imagination, thinking, speech, etc.).
  1. Lecture

Modality
Location
Contact hours
On site
Auditorium
2

Topics

Digital transformation of healthcare: benefits and losses, threats and risks. Challenges ahead for pedagogy in healthcare.
  1. Class/Seminar

Modality
Location
Contact hours
On site
Auditorium
2

Topics

Discussion: The role of pedagogy in the growth, development and self-improvement of the personality of a healthcare specialist and patient.
  1. Class/Seminar

Modality
Location
Contact hours
On site
Auditorium
2

Topics

Group work: Solving healthcare problems with the support of digital technologies. Presentation and discussion of the developed works
  1. Class/Seminar

Modality
Location
Contact hours
On site
Auditorium
2

Topics

Discussion: Theoretical approaches in healthcare, learning taxonomies. Tasks for determining taxonomy levels.
  1. Class/Seminar

Modality
Location
Contact hours
On site
Auditorium
2

Topics

Group work: analysis of patient profiles for assessment of learning readiness. Analysis of situations. Mid-semester examination of content/acquisition of subjects 1 to 4.
  1. Class/Seminar

Modality
Location
Contact hours
On site
Auditorium
2

Topics

Group work: Tasks for evaluation and improvement of learning materials and learning outcomes.
  1. Class/Seminar

Modality
Location
Contact hours
On site
Auditorium
2

Topics

Discussion: Specificities of teaching and learning individually and in groups. Analysis of video materials. Presentation of independent work: Current topics in specialty and science, self-improvement. Conference impressions.
  1. Class/Seminar

Modality
Location
Contact hours
On site
Auditorium
2

Topics

Group work: Health situation simulation tasks. Independent work: “An education plan for an individual patient or group of patients”. Presentation of work, peer evaluation and self-reflection.
  1. Class/Seminar

Modality
Location
Contact hours
On site
Auditorium
2

Topics

Discussion: Current issues in healthcare science in the future - trends, challenges, solutions. Mid-semester examination of content/acquisition of subjects 5 to 8. Summary of students activity and initiative. Assessment of the involvement in the study course.
Total ECTS (Creditpoints):
3.00
Contact hours:
32 Academic Hours
Final Examination:
Exam (Written)

Bibliography

Required Reading

1.

Goodyear, V. Armour, K. (2019). Young People, Social Media and Health. Routledge, 232.Suitable for English stream

2.

Slusser, M., Luis I. Garcia, L.I., at. a. (2019). Foundations of Interprofessional Collaborative Practice in Health Care - E-BookSuitable for English stream

3.

Krūmiņa A.A., Mihailovs I.J. u.c. (2016) Komunikācija veselības aprūpes vidē. No: K.Mārtinsone, V.Sudraba (red.) Veselības psiholoģija (153.-177.), RSU

4.

Bēta, G. (2017). Māsu profesionālā lietpratība pacientu izglītošanas procesā. Promocijas darbs, LiepU.

Additional Reading

1.

Technology and Health. Promoting Attitude and Behavior Change (2020) 1st Edition.Suitable for English stream

2.

SU-i Hou (2014). Health Education: Theoretical Concepts, Effective Strategies and Core Competencies.Suitable for English stream

3.

Puķīte, M. (2012). Medicīnas studentu pedagoģiskās kompetences veidošanās studiju procesā. Promocijas darbs LU.

4.

Cullen, R., Harris, M., Hill, R.R. (2012). The Learner-centered Curriculum: Design and Implementation. (The Jossey-Bass Higher and Adult Education Series) Ebrary Academic Complete, 272.Suitable for English stream

Other Information Sources

1.

Veselība 2020: Eiropas stratēģiskais ietvars visos pārvaldes un sabiedrības līmeņos veiktas rīcības atbalstam veselības un labklājības vairošanai: saīsinātā versija (2013). PVO Eiropas Reģionālais birojs; Rīga: Slimību profilakses un kontroles centrs.

2.

Sabiedrības veselības pamatnostādnēm 2021.−2027.gadam

3.

Pedagogy in health and social careSuitable for English stream

4.

Sabiedrības veselība. VM. Būtiskākie normatīvie akti sabiedrības veselības jomā.