Basics of Clinical Care

Study Course Description

Course Description Statuss:Approved

Course Description Version:8.00

Study Course Accepted:04.07.2023 11:13:41

Study Course Information
Course Code:		MDAK_286		LQF level:		Level 6
Credit Points:		1.00		ECTS:		1.50
Branch of Science:		Clinical Medicine; Health Care		Target Audience:		Medical Services
Study Course Supervisor
Course Supervisor:		Lilija Antoņēviča
Study Course Implementer
Structural Unit:		Department of Nursing and Obstetric Care
The Head of Structural Unit:
Contacts:		Riga, 26a Anninmuizas boulevard, mdakrsu[pnkts]lv, +371 67061568
Study Course Planning
Full-Time - Semester No.1
Lectures (count)		0	Lecture Length (academic hours)		0	Total Contact Hours of Lectures		0
Classes (count)		4	Class Length (academic hours)		4	Total Contact Hours of Classes		16
Total Contact Hours								16
Part-Time - Semester No.1
Lectures (count)		0	Lecture Length (academic hours)		0	Total Contact Hours of Lectures		0
Classes (count)		4	Class Length (academic hours)		4	Total Contact Hours of Classes		16
Total Contact Hours								16
Study course description
Preliminary Knowledge:
Anatomy, physiology, pathophysiology, microbiology.
Objective:
To obtain theoretical and practical skills in basics of clinical care.
Topic Layout (Full-Time)
No.	Topic			Type of Implementation		Number	Venue
1	Hygienic and counter-epidemic regime essential requirements in medical institutions. Requirements for employees' hand treatment in medical institutions. Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) for healthcare personnel.			Classes		1.00	METC
2	Vital signs.			Classes		1.00	METC
3	NGT, Patient nutrition.			Classes		1.00	METC
4	Injection.			Classes		1.00	METC
Topic Layout (Part-Time)
No.	Topic			Type of Implementation		Number	Venue
1	Hygienic and counter-epidemic regime essential requirements in medical institutions. Requirements for employees' hand treatment in medical institutions. Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) for healthcare personnel.			Classes		1.00	METC
2	Vital signs.			Classes		1.00	METC
3	NGT, Patient nutrition.			Classes		1.00	METC
4	Injection.			Classes		1.00	METC
Assessment
Unaided Work:
Preliminary preparation for the topic of the relevant lesson, using recommended literature and Internet sources, with their subsequent evaluation and practical application in practical lessons. Performance of practical manipulations on simulators and manikin. In order to evaluate the quality of the study course as a whole, the student must fill out the study course evaluation questionnaire on the Student Portal.
Assessment Criteria:
Lesson attendance 100%, active participation in practical classes. Received a "passed" rating for each skill and successfully passed the theoretical test.
Final Examination (Full-Time):		Test
Final Examination (Part-Time):		Test
Learning Outcomes
Knowledge:		Students will acquire basic knowledge of the patient's care.
Skills:		Assess the patient's condition and practically perform clinical procedures using appropriate equipment; determine the patient's vital signs: Wash and disinfect hands. Perform donning and doffing of PPE for healthcare-associated infections. Perform feeding of the patient through NGZ. Perform s/c, i/m and iv injection.
Competencies:		Ability to use and evaluate appropriate clinical procedures, medical devices, and other activities to ensure optimal patient care.
Clinical Skills:
No.	Skill					Level
1	Administration of Heparin (Low-Molecular-Weight) using a Pre-filled Syringe					A - Beginner level
2	Administration of Insulin Using a Pre-filled Syringe (Pen)					A - Beginner level
3	Administration of Insulin Using a Pre-filled Syringe (Pen)					B1 - Basic level
4	Administration of Insulin using an Insulin Syringe					A - Beginner level
5	Administration of Insulin using an Insulin Syringe					B1 - Basic level
6	Administration of Medication by i/v Route using a Syringe with a Needle					A - Beginner level
7	Administration of Medication by i/v Route using a Syringe with a Needle					B1 - Basic level
8	Assessing Apical pulse					A - Beginner level
9	Assessing Apical pulse					B1 - Basic level
10	Assessing Blood Pressure					A - Beginner level
11	Assessing Blood Pressure					B1 - Basic level
12	Assessing Peripheral Pulse					A - Beginner level
13	Assessing Peripheral Pulse					B1 - Basic level
14	Detecting Respiratory Rate					A - Beginner level
15	Detecting Respiratory Rate					B1 - Basic level
16	Donning and doffing of disposable gloves					A - Beginner level
17	Donning and doffing of disposable gloves					B1 - Basic level
18	Hygienic Hand Disinfection					A - Beginner level
19	Hygienic Hand Disinfection					B1 - Basic level
20	Hygienic Hand Washing					A - Beginner level
21	Hygienic Hand Washing					B1 - Basic level
22	Insertion and removal of the nasogastric tube					A - Beginner level
23	Insertion and removal of the nasogastric tube					B1 - Basic level
24	Intramuscular injection					A - Beginner level
25	Intramuscular injection					B1 - Basic level
26	Intravenous Infusion of Medications with a Butterfly Needle					A - Beginner level
27	Intravenous Infusion of Medications with a Butterfly Needle					B1 - Basic level
28	Patient feeding through nasogastric tube using bolus method					A - Beginner level
29	Patient feeding through nasogastric tube using bolus method					B1 - Basic level
30	Patient Feeding using the NG Tube Continuous Method					A - Beginner level
31	Patient Feeding using the NG Tube Continuous Method					B1 - Basic level
32	Removal of personal protective equipment in case of health-related infections					A - Beginner level
33	Removal of personal protective equipment in case of health-related infections					B1 - Basic level
34	Subcutaneous injection					A - Beginner level
35	Subcutaneous injection					B1 - Basic level
36	Taking a Rectal Temperature, using a Digital Thermometer					A - Beginner level
37	Taking a Rectal Temperature, using a Digital Thermometer					B1 - Basic level
38	Taking an Axillar Temperature, using a Digital Thermometer					A - Beginner level
39	Taking an Axillar Temperature, using a Digital Thermometer					B1 - Basic level
40	Taking an Axillar Temperature, using a Glass Thermometer					A - Beginner level
41	Taking an Axillar Temperature, using a Glass Thermometer					B1 - Basic level
42	Taking an Oral Temperature, using a Digital Thermometer					A - Beginner level
43	Taking an Oral Temperature, using a Digital Thermometer					B1 - Basic level
44	The use of personal protective equipment in case of health-related infections					A - Beginner level
45	The use of personal protective equipment in case of health-related infections					B1 - Basic level
Bibliography
No.	Reference
Required Reading
1	Ministru kabineta noteikumi Nr. 104. Rīgā 2016. gada 16. februārī (prot. Nr.8 21.§) Noteikumi par higiēniskā un pretepidēmiskā režīma pamatprasībām ārstniecības iestādē
2	Klīniskās procedūras un pacientu drošība / Dzintra Puriņa, Ināra Upmale Rīga : Rīgas Stradiņa universitātes Sarkanā Krusta medicīnas koledža, 2018
3	Perry, Anne Griffin, Clinical nursing skills & techniques / [edited by] Anne Griffin Perry, Patricia A. Potter, Wendy R. Ostendorf. 8th ed. St. Louis, Mo. : Elsevier, [2013], c2014
4	estudijas.rsu.lv. - ārstniecisko manipulāciju video
Additional Reading
1	Smith, Sandra F., Clinical nursing skills : basic to advanced skills / Boston [etc.] : 2012
2	Bindler, Ruth McGillis Clinical skills manual for Principles of pediatric nursing : caring for children / Boston [etc.] : 2012
3	Skills for pediatric nursing Upper Saddle River, N.J. : 2012
Other Information Sources
1	http://www.practicalclinicalskills.com/