Veidlapa Nr. M-3 (8)
Study Course Description
Paediatrics and Paediatric Massage
Course Code
LF_331
Branch of Science
Clinical medicine; Public and environmental health
ECTS
3.00
Target Audience
Medical Services
LQF
Level 5
Study Type And Form
Full-Time
Study Course Implementer
Course Supervisor
Inga Petermane
Structure Unit Manager
Dita Role
Structural Unit
RSU Liepāja Branch
Contacts
Liepaja, 24/26 Riņķu Street, lf@rsu.lv, +371 63442118, +371 63442119, +371 63484632
About Study Course
Objective
To form understanding of the physiology of the child’s body and pathologies related to functional disorders and the use of massage in children.
Preliminary Knowledge
Human anatomy, physiology, pathological physiology, propedeutics, classical massage.
Learning Outcomes
Knowledge
1.After successful fulfilment of the study course requirements, the student will know the facts about physiological processes and regularities of child growth and development, assessment of psychomotor development in infancy, differentiation of physiology and pathology, will be able to name the origins and signs of the most common congenital and acquired health disorders, will know the principles, basic methodology, indications and contraindications of paediatric massage, basic principles of handling.
Skills
1.As a result of completing the study course, students will be able to apply the acquired knowledge in examining the physical and psychomotor development of the child and explaining the developmental disorders identified, will be able to assess the applicability of massage for children, perform classical massage for school-age children, apply handling techniques.
Competences
1.As a result of completing the study course, the student will be able to integrate the acquired knowledge and skills in professional paediatric massage work, evaluate the results.
Assessment
Individual work
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Students study e-learning materials, additional readings on relevant topics covered in lectures and classes, prepare answers to questions. Students prepare an independent work on the assessment of psychomotor development and possible developmental disorders in children, and perform independent work – massage for school-age children.
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Examination
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Attendance of lectures and classes – 75%, completion of all test work, practical demonstration of massage and handling techniques, at the end of the course – an exam.
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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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Auditorium
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2
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Topics
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Psychomotor development in children from birth to 12 months of age. Unconditional reflexes, importance thereof in the first year of life. Psychomotor development of a child in babyhood, preschool, school age.
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Lecture
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Contact hours
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Auditorium
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2
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Topics
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Respiratory diseases (asthma, mucoviscidosis, etc.). Constipation, protein energy deficiency, obesity.
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Lecture
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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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Skin function, bone – joint system functions. Congenital pathologies – congenital hip dislocation, leg deformities, clubfoot, wry neck. Congenital and acquired deformities of the chest. Rachitis. Cerebral palsy in children, forms thereof, neurological disorders. Functional enuresis.
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Lecture
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Contact hours
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Auditorium
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2
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Musculoskeletal and joint disorders in children. Trauma in paediatric practice. Juvenile osteochondrosis. Hypertensive heart disease.
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Class/Seminar
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Modality
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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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Concept of stereotypic movement, phasic and postural muscles.
Reflex exercises in the first year of life.
An insight into the Bobath method, the main principles thereof.
Elements of handling in paediatric massage practice. Indications and contraindications for paediatric massage. Specifics of massage tactics for children with:
a. congenital hip dislocation;
b. posture defects;
c. leg deformities;
d. clubfoot.
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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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Specifics of massage tactics for children with:
a. scoliotic posture;
b. congenital and acquired deformities of the chest;
c. wry neck.
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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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Massage for children with:
a. gastrointestinal diseases;
b. respiratory diseases;
c. functional enuresis;
d. obesity;
e. rachitis;
f. protein–energy malnutrition.
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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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Massage for children with:
a. neurological disorders, cerebral palsy;
b. trauma;
c. juvenile osteochondrosis;
d. hypertensive heart disease.
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Total ECTS (Creditpoints):
3.00
Contact hours:
16 Academic Hours
Final Examination:
Exam
Bibliography
Required Reading
1.
Brauburgere B. Zīdaiņu masāža: patīkama, veselīga, nomierinoša. Rīga, 2010 (akceptējams izdevums)
2.
Robert M., Kliegman MD. Nelson Textbook of Pediatrics. 21st Edition, 2020
3.
Čirko A., Kalniņa I. Fiziskās un garīgās attīstības novērtēšana bērnam vecumā no vienas nedēļas līdz pieciem gadiem un garīgās attīstības novērtēšanas lapas aizpildīšanas metodika. Jaundzimušo un zīdaiņu, un bērnu veselības aprūpe un izvērtēšana ambulatorajā praksē. Metodiskais materiāls, Rīga, 2019
4.
Geske R. Bērna bioloģiskā attīstība. RaKa, 2005., 310. Lpp. (akceptējams izdevums)
Additional Reading
1.
Bērnu reimatiskās slimības
2.
Vadlīnijas bērnu agrīnai funkcionēšanas novērtēšanai
3.
Vadlīnijas bērnu un pusaudžu attīstības izvērtēšanai. Metodiskie ieteikumi. 2013
4.
Zeidlers I. Ārstnieciskā masāža : kā apgūt un izmantot masāžu dažādu slimību ārstēšanā. māksl. Uldis Baltutis. Rīga : Avots, 2017. - 168 lpp.
5.
Bērnu ķirurģija. Pētersona A.redakcijā. SIA Nacionālais apgāds, 2005
Other Information Sources
1.
Artrīti (JRA)
2.
SSK-10 klasifikācija