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Rehabilitation, Services Organization and Integration

Study Course Description

Course Description Statuss:Approved
Course Description Version:1.00
Study Course Accepted:31.03.2023 11:18:39
Study Course Information
Course Code:REK_252LQF level:Level 7
Credit Points:4.00ECTS:6.00
Branch of Science:Clinical Medicine; Sports Medicine and RehabilitationTarget Audience:Rehabilitation; Medical Services
Study Course Supervisor
Course Supervisor:Signe Tomsone
Study Course Implementer
Structural Unit:Department of Rehabilitation
The Head of Structural Unit:
Contacts:Riga, 26a Anniņmuižas boulevard, rkatrsu[pnkts]lv, +371 20271291
Study Course Planning
Full-Time - Semester No.1
Lectures (count)8Lecture Length (academic hours)2Total Contact Hours of Lectures16
Classes (count)8Class Length (academic hours)4Total Contact Hours of Classes32
Total Contact Hours48
Study course description
Preliminary Knowledge:
Anatomy, physiology, basics of physical and rehabilitation medicine, natural sciences, basics of economics.
Objective:
To develop a holistic and contemporary perspective on human health issues; to gain a comprehensive understanding of the medical and social rehabilitation goals, objectives and practical use in medical and social aspect in Latvia, Europe and globally. To develop an understanding of rehabilitation services marketing organization.
Topic Layout (Full-Time)
No.TopicType of ImplementationNumberVenue
1Actual development in rehabilitation. WHO initiative: Rehabilitation 2030Lectures2.00E-Studies platform
Classes2.00auditorium
2Actual normative regulation of health care and social services, including rehabilitationLectures1.00E-Studies platform
3Important concepts in rehabilitation: functioning, disability, quality of life, rehabilitation outcome, patient centered practice, work ability, etc.Lectures2.00auditorium
Classes1.00auditorium
4Integration and continuity of different rehabilitation services.Lectures1.00E-Studies platform
Classes2.00auditorium
5Documentation in rehabilitation process.Lectures1.00E-Studies platform
Classes2.00auditorium
6Effectiveness and quality of rehabilitation servicesLectures1.00E-Studies platform
Classes1.00auditorium
Assessment
Unaided Work:
To repeat the lectures material, by reading the course literature and the actively participate in seminars; analyse case studies. Individual or group work.
Assessment Criteria:
Active participation in practical classes; the written assignments handed in a timely manner and meeting high quality, quality of oral answers. At the end of the course a written cumulative test based on several course assignments: individual assignments during the course - 50%; - written test at the end of the course - 50%.
Final Examination (Full-Time):Exam
Final Examination (Part-Time):
Learning Outcomes
Knowledge:Students will understand basic concepts in rehabilitation, will be able to name and describe rehabilitation services and understand the regulatory and economic environment for rehabilitation services.
Skills:Students will be able to describe the actual developments in rehabilitation, understand human functioning and to choose the appropriate rehabilitation services.
Competencies:Students will be able to evaluate interaction of the patient's/ client's health status and functional limitations and to plan a rehabilitation process accordingly, by integrating a variety of services.
Bibliography
No.Reference
Required Reading
1Rehabilitation in health systems. WHO, 2017.
2The Rehabilitation in health systems: guide for action. WHO, 2019.
3Rehabilitation Competency Framework. WHO, 2021.
4Ārvalstu studentiem/For international students:
5Rehabilitation in health systems. WHO, 2017.
6The Rehabilitation in health systems: guide for action. WHO, 2019.
Additional Reading
1Barnes P., Ward A. Oxford Handbook of Rehabilitation Medicine, 2019.
2Braddom's Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation. 5th ed. Saunders, 2021.
3International classification of functioning, disability and health. World Health Organization, 2001.
4Ārvalstu studentiem/For international students:
5Barnes P., Ward A. Oxford Handbook of Rehabilitation Medicine, 2019.
6Braddom's Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation. 5th ed. Saunders, 2021.
Other Information Sources
1Elektroniskie informācijas resursi.