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About Study Course

Credit points / ECTS:2 / 3
Course supervisor:Mihails Dolguševs
Study type:Full time
Course level:First level
Target audience:Medicine
Language:Latvian
Branch of science:Clinical Medicine

Objective

To develop an understanding of the aetiology, pathogenesis, diagnosis, emergency care and treatment of acute disorders, diseases, injuries and life-threatening health conditions.

Prerequisites

Anatomy, physiology, internal and surgical diseases, pharmacology.

Learning outcomes

Knowledge

Upon completing the study course, the student is able to name life-threatening, acute situations, diseases, list their symptoms and syndromes, outline the aetiology and pathogenesis, explain possible complications, describe the basic principles of treatment according to age specifics and necessary manipulations.

Skills

As a result of completing the study course, the student knows how to recognise life-threatening, acute situations, diseases and syndromes, choose the most appropriate treatment methods. Able to perform CPR measures according to age specifics, apply algorithms and evaluate their effectiveness, predict possible complications. Able to assess the patient’s physical condition and perform necessary IT and resuscitation manipulations (defibrillation, artificial cardiac pacemaker, SKV, tracheal intubation, conicotomy).

Competence

As a result of completing the course, the student is able to determine the dynamics of changes in the state of health in life-threatening situations and provide assistance according to algorithms and established guidelines.

Study course planning

Planning period:Year 2024, Autumn semester
Study programmeStudy semesterProgram levelStudy course categoryLecturersSchedule
Physician's Assistant, LFAP5First levelRequiredEdvīns Bergmanis, Mihails Dolguševs