Veidlapa Nr. M-3 (8)
Study Course Description
Neurorehabilitation
Course Code
RNL_005
Branch of Science
Clinical medicine; Sports Medicine and Rehabilitation
ECTS
4.05
Target Audience
Medicine
LQF
Level 8
Study Course Implementer
Course Supervisor
Anita Vētra
Residency Speciality
Speciality
Neurologist
Supervisor of Medical Speciality
Evija Miglāne
Contacts
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About Study Course
Objective
Ensure theoretical knowledge and practical skills in rehabilitation of patients with neurological disorders.
Learning Outcomes
Knowledge
1.Demonstrate an in-depth and increased knowledge in clinical subject of neuro-rehabilitation required for neurologist. Define the goals, methods and principles of neuro-rehabilitation. Interpret the results of rehabilitation.
Skills
1.Use the acquired knowledge in clinical subject of neuro-rehabilitation in treatment of patients with neurological diseases. Prepare a plan for rehabilitation and interpret the results of rehabilitation for patients with neurological diseases. Organise the health care for neurological patients.
Competences
1.Formulate and critically analyse problems in neuro-rehabilitation. Integrate the acquired knowledge about rehabilitation in neurologist’s clinical praxis. Assess newest clinical trials in neuro-rehabilitation.
Assessment
Individual work
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Self-dependently work with literature.
Prepare for theoretical seminars.
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Examination
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Multi choice test or oral questions or theoretical questions.
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Study Course Theme Plan
FULL-TIME
Part 1
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Seminar
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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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Neurorehabilitation planning, principles of patient evaluation, measures. Cooperation with social institutions. Rehabilitation potential, principles of patient inclusion. Purpose of rehabilitation. Outcome measurements, recommendations for regular follow-up. Multidisciplinar approach. Team meetings.
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Seminar
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On site
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Specialized room
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Topics
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Principles of neurorehabilitation in stroke and neurotrauma patients. Principles of rehabilitation in patients with spinal paathology, low back pain, cerebral palsy and motoneuron and neuromuscular diseases
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Total ECTS (Creditpoints):
4.05
Number of Residency Seminars:
2
Length (weeks):
2
Final Examination:
Residency exam (Theory and practice)
Bibliography
Required Reading
1.
Oxford Handbook of Rehabilitation Medicine (Oxford Medical Handbooks), 2019.
2.
O'Sullivan, Schmitz. “Physical Rehabilitation”. 6th edition 2014; 7th edition 2019.
3.
Walter G. Bradley DM FRCP, Robert B. Daroff MD, et.al. Neurology in Clinical Practice. 7th edition 2015; 8th edition 2021.