Veidlapa Nr. M-3 (8)
Study Course Description
Military Medicine Fundamentals for Health Care Specialists
Course Code
MMDG_002
Branch of Science
Clinical medicine
ECTS
3.00
Target Audience
Medical Services; Midwifery; Nursing Science; Rehabilitation
LQF
Level 6
Study Type And Form
Full-Time; Part-Time
Study Course Implementer
Course Supervisor
Vladimirs Voicehovskis
Structure Unit Manager
Vladimirs Voicehovskis
Structural Unit
Military Medicine Lecturer Group
Contacts
Riga, Dzirciemu iela 16, LV-1007, rsu@rsu.lv
About Study Course
Objective
The purpose of the course is to provide for civil Health Care specialities students basic theoretical and practical knowledge of the: - military medicine, - standards of care, - modular approach to medical support, - evacuation principles, - SMARCH algorithmes, - to introduce its tasks in conditions of war, crise and peace, - emphasise the role of the Military medicine in conditions of natural and human-caused crises.
The course will familiarise students with: - criteria for physical and mental expertise and health assessment of military personal being recruited and already serving (Fit for Service), - will introduce to outpatient treatment in Military medical facilities, - principles of rehabilitation.
Preliminary Knowledge
Biology, Human Anatomy, Normal Physiology, Emergency Medicine.
Learning Outcomes
Knowledge
1.-
Skills
1.-
Competences
1.-
Assessment
Individual work
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Examination
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Examination |
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Study Course Theme Plan
FULL-TIME
Part 1
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Video Lecture
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Modality
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Location
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Contact hours
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Off site
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E-Studies platform
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2
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Topics
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Introduction:
• History;
• Basics of the military medical system;
• The nature of the military medical system;
• Purpose of medical support;
• Basic principles of medical support;
• The structure of the National Armed Forces (NBS) and the place of military medicine in it;
• Structure of the NBS Military Medical System;
• Cooperation between civil and military medicine in peace, crisis and war.
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Video Lecture
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Modality
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Location
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Contact hours
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Off site
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E-Studies platform
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2
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Topics
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Military Health Care Review;
Multinationality and its impact in medical support structures.
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Video Lecture
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Modality
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Location
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Contact hours
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Off site
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E-Studies platform
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2
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Topics
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Standards of care. Medical capabilities in an NBC/CBRN environment.
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Video Lecture
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Modality
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Location
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Contact hours
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Off site
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E-Studies platform
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2
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Topics
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A modular approach to medical support.
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Video Lecture
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Modality
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Location
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Contact hours
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Off site
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E-Studies platform
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2
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Topics
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Operating principles for mass casualty incidents (MASCAL).
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Video Lecture
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Modality
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Location
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Contact hours
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Off site
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E-Studies platform
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2
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Topics
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Medical evacuation.
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Video Lecture
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Modality
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Location
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Contact hours
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Off site
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E-Studies platform
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2
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Topics
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Mental health of soldiers. Crisis situations, management.
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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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3
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Topics
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A modular approach to medical support. Medical evacuation.
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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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3
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Topics
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Soldier's physical training, injury prevention. Objectives and possibilities of physical rehabilitation.
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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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3
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Topics
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Skills station – SMARCH algorithm blocks:
• S-MARCH (CRAWL, WALK);
• Massive bleeding.
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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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3
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Topics
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Skills station – SMARCH algorithm blocks:
• Respiratory tract;
• Breathing.
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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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3
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Topics
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Skills station – SMARCH algorithm blocks:
• Circulation.
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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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3
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Topics
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Skills station – SMARCH algorithm blocks:
"Warm" / "cold" zone - MARCH
• Work in pairs: static scenario with legend in simulated military reality (CRAWL, WALK);
• Discussion.
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Total ECTS (Creditpoints):
3.00
Contact hours:
32 Academic Hours
Final Examination:
Exam (OSCE)
PART-TIME
Part 1
-
Video Lecture
|
Modality
|
Location
|
Contact hours
|
|---|---|---|
|
Off site
|
E-Studies platform
|
2
|
Topics
|
Introduction:
• History;
• Basics of the military medical system;
• The nature of the military medical system;
• Purpose of medical support;
• Basic principles of medical support;
• The structure of the National Armed Forces (NBS) and the place of military medicine in it;
• Structure of the NBS Military Medical System;
• Cooperation between civil and military medicine in peace, crisis and war.
|
-
Video Lecture
|
Modality
|
Location
|
Contact hours
|
|---|---|---|
|
Off site
|
E-Studies platform
|
2
|
Topics
|
Military Health Care Review;
Multinationality and its impact in medical support structures.
|
-
Video Lecture
|
Modality
|
Location
|
Contact hours
|
|---|---|---|
|
Off site
|
E-Studies platform
|
2
|
Topics
|
Standards of care. Medical capabilities in an NBC/CBRN environment.
|
-
Video Lecture
|
Modality
|
Location
|
Contact hours
|
|---|---|---|
|
Off site
|
E-Studies platform
|
2
|
Topics
|
A modular approach to medical support.
|
-
Video Lecture
|
Modality
|
Location
|
Contact hours
|
|---|---|---|
|
Off site
|
E-Studies platform
|
2
|
Topics
|
Operating principles for mass casualty incidents (MASCAL).
|
-
Video Lecture
|
Modality
|
Location
|
Contact hours
|
|---|---|---|
|
Off site
|
E-Studies platform
|
2
|
Topics
|
Medical evacuation.
|
-
Video Lecture
|
Modality
|
Location
|
Contact hours
|
|---|---|---|
|
Off site
|
E-Studies platform
|
2
|
Topics
|
Mental health of soldiers. Crisis situations, management.
|
-
Class/Seminar
|
Modality
|
Location
|
Contact hours
|
|---|---|---|
|
On site
|
-
|
3
|
Topics
|
A modular approach to medical support. Medical evacuation.
|
-
Class/Seminar
|
Modality
|
Location
|
Contact hours
|
|---|---|---|
|
On site
|
-
|
3
|
Topics
|
Soldier's physical training, injury prevention. Objectives and possibilities of physical rehabilitation.
|
-
Class/Seminar
|
Modality
|
Location
|
Contact hours
|
|---|---|---|
|
On site
|
-
|
3
|
Topics
|
Skills station – SMARCH algorithm blocks:
• S-MARCH (CRAWL, WALK);
• Massive bleeding.
|
-
Class/Seminar
|
Modality
|
Location
|
Contact hours
|
|---|---|---|
|
On site
|
-
|
3
|
Topics
|
Skills station – SMARCH algorithm blocks:
• Respiratory tract;
• Breathing.
|
-
Class/Seminar
|
Modality
|
Location
|
Contact hours
|
|---|---|---|
|
On site
|
-
|
3
|
Topics
|
Skills station – SMARCH algorithm blocks:
• Circulation.
|
-
Class/Seminar
|
Modality
|
Location
|
Contact hours
|
|---|---|---|
|
On site
|
-
|
3
|
Topics
|
Skills station – SMARCH algorithm blocks:
"Warm" / "cold" zone - MARCH
• Work in pairs: static scenario with legend in simulated military reality (CRAWL, WALK);
• Discussion.
|
Total ECTS (Creditpoints):
3.00
Contact hours:
32 Academic Hours
Final Examination:
Exam (OSCE)
Bibliography
Required Reading
1.
NATO Int.: AJ P-4.1 O(A) Allied Joint Medical Support Doctrine: - Chapter 1: Fundamentals of Medical Support, pp.: 1-1 to 1-8; 1-22 to 1-26; - Chapter 2: Organization of Medical Support, pp.: 2-1 to 2-7; 2-8 to 2-22; - Chapter 3: Medical Support Related Responsibilities and Authorities, pp.: 3-1; 3-7 (Starting with timelines) to 3-12; 3-16 to 3-23.
2.
Joint Trauma System (JTS) Clinical Practice Guideline (CPG) Damage Control Resuscitation
3.
TECC: Tactical Emergency Casualty Care Course Manual. 2nd edition, 2019.
4.
TCCC: Tactical Combat Casualty Care
Additional Reading
1.
US Army: ATP 4-02.4 Medical Platoon - Army Publishing Directorate (Role 1): - pp. 1-3, 1-19, 1-20 (Capabilities of the Medical Platoon); - pp. 1-36 – 1-58 (Employing the Medical Platoon); - pp. 3-15 – 3-29 (Support to the Defense); - pp. 5-12 – 5-70 (Chemical, Biological, Radiation, Nuclear).
2.
Joint Trauma System (JTS) Clinical Practice Guideline (CPG) Prehospital Blood Transfusion.
3.
JTS CPG CBRN Injury Response Part 1 and 2
4.
JTS CPG Hypothermia Prevention Monitoring and Management
Other Information Sources
1.
Gregory R. Ciottone. Ciottone’s Disaster Medicine. 2nd edition, Elsevier, 2016
2.
Clinical Practice Guidelines (CPGs)