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Study Course Description

Clinical Placement

Main Study Course Information

Course Code
REK_270
Branch of Science
Clinical medicine; Sports Medicine and Rehabilitation
ECTS
33.00
Target Audience
Medical Services
LQF
Level 6
Study Type And Form
Full-Time; Part-Time

Study Course Implementer

Course Supervisor
Structure Unit Manager
Structural Unit
Department of Rehabilitation
Contacts

Riga, 26a Anninmuizas boulevard, rk@rsu.lv, +371 20271291

About Study Course

Objective

To improve practical knowledge and skills previously acquired in studies. Work with patients of different age groups and pathologies in the assessment, analysis and prevention of functional abilities.

Preliminary Knowledge

All previously acquired courses.

Learning Outcomes

Knowledge

1.As a result of the study course students will supplement knowledge, develop understanding of how to perform physiotherapeutic examination of patients, analysis of results, goal setting, selection of appropriate physiotherapy techniques and methods and exercise program for patients of different ages and pathologies, how to cooperate with other rehabilitation professionals and patient relatives.

Skills

1.As a result of the study course students will be able to perform physiotherapeutic examination of patients, create a therapy program, apply various previously acquired physiotherapy techniques and treatment methods, evaluate and analyze treatment results and change the exercise program and treatment methods to ensure optimal results in preventing functional disorders in cooperation with rehabilitation professionals and patient relatives.

Competences

1.At the end of the clinical placement, the student will be able to better assess a person's physical and functional condition in practice, using muscle functional tests, posture and gait analysis. Will be able to analyze various reasons for restrictions on movement and posture control. Will be able to conclude about the possible reasons for changes in posture and gait. Based on the results of functional tests and their interpretation, will be able to develop a physiotherapy program. The student will be able to justify the choice of physiotherapy technologies and evaluate the contraindications to their performance for a particular patient; will be able to justify the choice and sequence of therapeutic measures, analyze the results of treatment and change the measures, if necessary, to improve the functional condition of patients.

Assessment

Individual work

Title
% from total grade
Grade
1.

Individual work

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Filling the physiotherapy protocols, preparation for seminars, and presentations of clinical cases, work with informative sources.

Examination

Title
% from total grade
Grade
1.

Examination

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Selection and application of physiotherapeutic examination methods, analysis and interpretation of the obtained data, planning and implementation of therapy appropriate to the situation. Professional communication with the patient and his relatives. Ability to plan own work, ability to communicate with colleagues and join teamwork. Completion of practice documentation.

Study Course Theme Plan

FULL-TIME
Part 1
  1. Lecture

Modality
Location
Contact hours
On site
Auditorium
2

Topics

Objectives, tasks of the clinical placement, its organizational support.
  1. Lecture

Modality
Location
Contact hours
On site
Auditorium
2

Topics

Objectives, tasks of the clinical placement, its organizational support.
  1. Placement

Modality
Location
Contact hours
On site
Specialized room
0

Topics

Clinical placement in hospital: adults with orthopedic diseases.
  1. Placement

Modality
Location
Contact hours
On site
Specialized room
0

Topics

Clinical placement in hospital: adults with neurological and oral diseases.
Total ECTS (Creditpoints):
27.00
Contact hours:
4 Academic Hours
Final Examination:
Report (Placement)
Part 2
  1. Placement

Modality
Location
Contact hours
On site
Specialized room
0

Topics

Clinical placement: children with neurological, orthopedic and oral diseases.
  1. Placement

Modality
Location
Contact hours
On site
Specialized room
0

Topics

Clinical placement in a rehabilitation center: adults with orthopedic, neurological and oral diseases.
  1. Placement

Modality
Location
Contact hours
On site
Specialized room
0

Topics

Clinical placement in an outpatient clinic: adults and / or children with orthopedic, neurological and oral diseases.
  1. Lecture

Modality
Location
Contact hours
On site
Auditorium
2

Topics

Clinical placement and evaluation of results.
  1. Lecture

Modality
Location
Contact hours
On site
Auditorium
2

Topics

Clinical placement and evaluation of results.
Total ECTS (Creditpoints):
6.00
Contact hours:
4 Academic Hours
Final Examination:
Defence (Placement)
PART-TIME
Part 1
  1. Lecture

Modality
Location
Contact hours
On site
Auditorium
2

Topics

Objectives, tasks of the clinical placement, its organizational support.
  1. Lecture

Modality
Location
Contact hours
On site
Auditorium
2

Topics

Objectives, tasks of the clinical placement, its organizational support.
  1. Placement

Modality
Location
Contact hours
On site
Specialized room
0

Topics

Clinical placement in hospital: adults with orthopedic diseases.
  1. Placement

Modality
Location
Contact hours
On site
Specialized room
0

Topics

Clinical placement in hospital: adults with neurological and oral diseases.
Total ECTS (Creditpoints):
12.00
Contact hours:
4 Academic Hours
Final Examination:
Report (Placement)
Part 2
  1. Placement

Modality
Location
Contact hours
On site
Specialized room
0

Topics

Clinical placement: children with neurological, orthopedic and oral diseases.
  1. Placement

Modality
Location
Contact hours
On site
Specialized room
0

Topics

Clinical placement in a rehabilitation center: adults with orthopedic, neurological and oral diseases.
  1. Placement

Modality
Location
Contact hours
On site
Specialized room
0

Topics

Clinical placement in an outpatient clinic: adults and / or children with orthopedic, neurological and oral diseases.
  1. Lecture

Modality
Location
Contact hours
On site
Auditorium
2

Topics

Clinical placement and evaluation of results.
  1. Lecture

Modality
Location
Contact hours
On site
Auditorium
2

Topics

Clinical placement and evaluation of results.
Total ECTS (Creditpoints):
21.00
Contact hours:
4 Academic Hours
Final Examination:
Defence (Placement)

Bibliography

Required Reading

1.

Studiju programmas studiju kursos izmantotā literatūra

Additional Reading

1.

Studiju programmas studiju kursos izmantotā literatūra

Other Information Sources

1.

RSU bibliotēkā pieejamās elektoniskās datu bāzes