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Pre-Clinical Practice in the METC

Study Course Description

Course Description Statuss:Approved
Course Description Version:5.00
Study Course Accepted:23.03.2022 11:41:35
Study Course Information
Course Code:KPUMTK_011LQF level:Level 7
Credit Points:2.00ECTS:3.00
Branch of Science:Clinical Medicine; Health CareTarget Audience:Medicine
Study Course Supervisor
Course Supervisor:Oļegs Sabeļņikovs
Study Course Implementer
Structural Unit:Department of Clinical Skills and Medical Technologies
The Head of Structural Unit:
Contacts:Riga, 26a Anninmuizas boulevard, kpumtkatrsu[pnkts]lv, +371 67061579
Study Course Planning
Full-Time - Semester No.1
Lectures (count)0Lecture Length (academic hours)0Total Contact Hours of Lectures0
Classes (count)8Class Length (academic hours)4Total Contact Hours of Classes32
Total Contact Hours32
Study course description
Preliminary Knowledge:
Successfully achieved knowledge, clinical skills and competencies of previously completed “Medicine” program’s study courses. Students must be familiar with clinical skills included in the study course "Basics of Clinical Care" (MDAK_256) description.
Objective:
To improve skills previously achieved during “Basics of Clinical Care” (MDAK_256) study course through Clinical Skills and Medical Tech dpt. staff supported pre-clinical students' practical work in RSU Medical Education and Technology Centre.
Topic Layout (Full-Time)
No.TopicType of ImplementationNumberVenue
1Hygiene procedures and vital signsClasses2.00METC
2Basic procedures related to the digestive systemClasses1.00METC
3Medication administrationClasses2.00METC
4Laboratory testsClasses1.00METC
5Urogenital systemClasses2.00METC
Assessment
Unaided Work:
Theoretical acquisition of given clinical skill’s process using materials available on e-studies. Substantive improvement of student’s clinical skills in METC simulated environment.
Assessment Criteria:
Clinical skills included in this study course are evaluated during a practical class by Clinical Skills and Medical Tech dpt. teachers according to RSU approved criteria. 100% attendance and succesfully passed MCQ tests (available on e-studies) are mandatory. Student’s clinical skills, including the ability to choose appropriate equipment, are evaluated during final assessment basing on RSU approved criteria.
Final Examination (Full-Time):Exam
Final Examination (Part-Time):
Learning Outcomes
Knowledge:Students are able to describe main goals and indications of clinical skills included in this course as well as discuss main steps necessary for successful completion of each particular clinical skill. Students are able to name and choose appropriate equipment needed for fulfillment of each clinical skill.
Skills:Students are able to choose appropriate equipment and successfully (according to RSU approved description and evaluation criteria) demonstrate clinical skills in pre-clinical settings (using mannequins, simulated environment, etc).
Competencies:Students are able to evaluate indications for particular clinical skills included in this course’s description and are able to successfully perform it.
Clinical Skills:
No.SkillLevel
1Administration of Heparin (Low-Molecular-Weight) using a Pre-filled SyringeB1 - Basic level
2Administration of Insulin Using a Pre-filled Syringe (Pen)B1 - Basic level
3Administration of Insulin using an Insulin SyringeB1 - Basic level
4Administration of Medication by i/v Route using a Syringe with a NeedleB1 - Basic level
5Administration of Medication using a PVC (System)B1 - Basic level
6Administration of Medication using a PVC (Syringe)B1 - Basic level
7Administration of Medication using a PVC (Perfusor)B1 - Basic level
8Assessing Apical pulseB1 - Basic level
9Assessing Blood PressureB1 - Basic level
10Assessing Peripheral PulseB1 - Basic level
11Blood samplingB1 - Basic level
12Donning and doffing of disposable glovesB1 - Basic level
13Donning of surgical attireB1 - Basic level
14Donning Sterile GlovesB1 - Basic level
15Female perineal careB1 - Basic level
16Hygienic Hand DisinfectionB1 - Basic level
17Hygienic Hand WashingB1 - Basic level
18Indwelling catheterisation for maleB1 - Basic level
19Indwelling female catheterisationB1 - Basic level
20Insertion and removal of the nasogastric tubeB1 - Basic level
21Insertion of Peripheral Venous CatheterB1 - Basic level
22Intermittent female catheterisationB1 - Basic level
23Intermittent male catheterisationB1 - Basic level
24Intracutaneous injectionB1 - Basic level
25Intramuscular injectionB1 - Basic level
26Intravenous Infusion of Medications with a Butterfly NeedleB1 - Basic level
27Male perineal careB1 - Basic level
28Patient feeding through nasogastric tube using bolus methodB1 - Basic level
29Patient Feeding using the NG Tube Continuous MethodB1 - Basic level
30Removal of personal protective equipment in case of health-related infectionsB1 - Basic level
31Sputum samplingB1 - Basic level
32Subcutaneous injectionB1 - Basic level
33Surgical Hand DisinfectionB1 - Basic level
34Taking a Rectal Temperature, using a Digital ThermometerB1 - Basic level
35The use of personal protective equipment in case of health-related infectionsB1 - Basic level
36Urine Sampling for Clinical ExaminationB1 - Basic level
37Withdrawing Medication from a Vial into a SyringeB1 - Basic level
38Withdrawing Medication from an Ampoule into a SyringeB1 - Basic level
Bibliography
No.Reference
Required Reading
1Attiecīgā klīniskā kursā ("Anestezioloģija, reanimatoloģija", "Vispārējā ķirurģija" utt.) rekomendētā obligāta literatūra
Additional Reading
1K.Tathamand, K.Patel. “Complete OSCE skills for Medical and Surgical Finals”. 2010, Hodder Arnold, Hachette UK company. London
2J.Thomas, T.Monaghan. Oxford Handbook of Clinical Examination and Practical Skills. Oxford University Press, 2014, UK
3N.Burton. Clinical Skills for OSCE. 2006, Informa UK ltd. UK.
4Medicīnas mācīšanās sistēmas platforma AMBOSS
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