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Placement IV

Study Course Description

Course Description Statuss:Approved
Course Description Version:5.00
Study Course Accepted:17.08.2023 08:42:05
Study Course Information
Course Code:MDAK_124LQF level:Level 6
Credit Points:6.00ECTS:9.00
Branch of Science:Clinical Medicine; Health CareTarget Audience:Nursing Science
Study Course Supervisor
Course Supervisor:Eva Cela
Study Course Implementer
Structural Unit:Department of Nursing and Obstetric Care
The Head of Structural Unit:
Contacts:Riga, 26a Anninmuizas boulevard, mdakatrsu[pnkts]lv, +371 67061568
Study Course Planning
Full-Time - Semester No.1
Lectures (count)1Lecture Length (academic hours)2Total Contact Hours of Lectures2
Classes (count)1Class Length (academic hours)2Total Contact Hours of Classes2
Total Contact Hours4
Study course description
Preliminary Knowledge:
Clinical pharmacology and medication care, family medicine, infectious disease and patient care, obstetrics and gynecology; patient care, geriatric and home care, neurology and patient care.
Objective:
During clinical practice, theoretical knowledge and practical skills are improved and strengthened, patient care and related clinical procedures are integrated, according to the standard of the nursing profession, the principles of professional ethics and the knowledge acquired in the 1st, 2nd and 3rd study year program in various practice contexts - rehabilitation center, outpatient medical rehabilitation services for patients/clients in different age groups (children, adults, elderly).
Topic Layout (Full-Time)
No.TopicType of ImplementationNumberVenue
1Informative part of the placementLectures1.00auditorium
2Placement seminarClasses1.00clinical base
Assessment
Unaided Work:
Observe the working hours provided for the placement and work in full, fill in the documentation provided for the placement, mutual suggestions on the qualitative and organizational content of the placement.
Assessment Criteria:
Placement report – “Placement IV” submission, defense of practice. Development and defense of the clinical case (2). Defense of the practice is evaluated according to the methodological instructions and evaluation criteria of the RSU Department of Nursing and Obstetric Care. The practice assessment criteria are published in e-studies.
Final Examination (Full-Time):Defence (Placement)
Final Examination (Part-Time):
Learning Outcomes
Knowledge:Acquire basic knowledge in primary, secondary and tertiary level maternal and neonatal, child care.
Skills:Theoretical and practical skills required for planning and performing care in maternal and neonatal care, child care, gynecological diseases for patients both in the clinic and other health care institutions have been improved, taking into account the peculiarities of transcultural care. To develop an independent care plan for a specific patient and to provide care in accordance with the set priorities. Skills in educating the public and patients on health care issues.
Competencies:Ability to apply and evaluate appropriate clinical procedures and other care activities – in the care of pediatric, obstetric and gynecological patients at different ages.
Bibliography
No.Reference
Required Reading
1e-studijas materiāli: Metodiskie norādījumi Prakse IV
2NANDA ‘’Aprūpes diagnozes – Definīcijas un klasifikācija 2018 – 2020”. 11.izdevums. 2020.
3Ārvalstu studentiem/ For international students:
4e-study materials: Methodological instructions Practice IV
Additional Reading
1M.Gulanick, J.L. Myers. Nursing Care Plans : diagnoses, interventions, and outcomes. 2014.