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About Study Course

ECTS:7
Course supervisor:Dace Bērtule
Study type:Part-Time, Full time
Course level:Bachelor
Target audience:Medical Services
Language:Latvian
Study course description Full description, Part-Time, Full time
Branch of science:Clinical medicine

Objective

The aim of the study course is to provide students with theoretical knowledge and practical skills regarding the specific aspects of child development at different ages, as well as an understanding of pediatric patient assessment, therapy planning, and application in accordance with the individual needs and developmental characteristics of the child.

Prerequisites

Anatomy, motor control, basics of physiotherapy, functional assessment and treatment in physiotherapy.

Learning outcomes

Knowledge

1.Understands the patterns and differences of child development at various ages, including aspects of motor, sensorimotor, and cognitive development.

Skills

1.Is able to perform functional assessment of pediatric patients, selecting appropriate methods according to the child's age and condition.

Competence

1.Is capable of independently making decisions and applying acquired theoretical knowledge and practical skills to support functioning in children.

Study course planning

Planning period:Year 2026, Spring semester
Study programmeStudy semesterProgram levelStudy course categoryLecturersSchedule
Physiotherapy6BachelorRequiredDace Bērtule, Arta Ūdre, Solvita Ķerve
Physiotherapy 6BachelorRequiredDace Bērtule, Arta Ūdre, Solvita Ķerve