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Study Course Description

Simulation of Emergency Clinical Situations

Main Study Course Information

Course Code
AURK_067
Branch of Science
Clinical medicine
ECTS
2.00
Target Audience
Medicine
LQF
Level 7
Study Type And Form
Full-Time

Study Course Implementer

Course Supervisor
Structure Unit Manager
Structural Unit
Department of Anaesthesiology, Intensive Care and Clinical simulations
Contacts

Riga, 26a Anniņmuižas boulevard, aurk@rsu.lv, +371 67061579

About Study Course

Objective

Improve knowledge, skills and competence of medical students during simulation of the most common situations in clinical medicine.

Preliminary Knowledge

Successful completion of the prior study courses on the study programme “Medicine”.

Learning Outcomes

Knowledge

1.The student is able to: 1. Describe and explain the responsibilities and main tasks of medical team members (e.g. specialist, resident, nurse, etc.) in simulated clinical scenarios included in this study course. 2. Rationally explain activities performed during simulation.

Skills

1.The student is able to: 1. Demonstrate successful application of previously achieved clinical skills in performing simulated scenarios. 2. Demonstrate the rational use of the available equipment and other resources.

Competences

1.The student is able to demonstrate successful integration of knowledge, skills and competences through effective participation in simulated scenarios.

Assessment

Individual work

Title
% from total grade
Grade
1.

Individual work

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The student carries out an in-depth research of the recommended literature when preparing for clinical simulations. In order to evaluate the quality of the study course as a whole, the student must fill out the study course evaluation questionnaire on the Student Portal.

Examination

Title
% from total grade
Grade
1.

Examination

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Successful completion of all the pre-practice tests – mandatory. All practical classes attended and successfully completed – mandatory. To consider the practical class to be completed, the student should take an active part in the implementation of the simulation scenario (demonstrated knowledge, skills and competence) and in de-briefing. Final examination: Examination.

Study Course Theme Plan

FULL-TIME
Part 1
  1. Class/Seminar

Modality
Location
Contact hours
On site
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4

Topics

Patient with acute circulatory arrest in a hospital ward.
  1. Class/Seminar

Modality
Location
Contact hours
On site
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4

Topics

Initial care of a severe trauma patient in the emergency department.
  1. Class/Seminar

Modality
Location
Contact hours
On site
-
4

Topics

Initial resuscitation of a septic shock patient.
  1. Class/Seminar

Modality
Location
Contact hours
On site
-
4

Topics

Correction of electrolyte disturbances and rational fluid therapy.
  1. Class/Seminar

Modality
Location
Contact hours
On site
-
4

Topics

Patient with anaphylactic shock.
Total ECTS (Creditpoints):
2.00
Contact hours:
20 Academic Hours
Final Examination:
Exam

Bibliography

Required Reading

1.

I.Vanags, A.Sondore. Klīniskā anestezioloģija un intensīvā terapija. Rīga: Medicīnas apgāds, 2017.

2.

ERC guidelines 2021Suitable for English stream