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About Study Course

ECTS:3
Course supervisor:Lolita Vilka
Study type:Part-Time
Course level:Master's
Target audience:Social Welfare and Social Work
Language:Latvian
Study course description Full description, Part-Time
Branch of science:Social Politics and Organisation of Social Work; Sociology and social work

Objective

To provide knowledge and to enhance the competence of social workers on the professional resilience of social workers in the face of concussions, security threats and disasters; develop the professional skills of social workers and strengthen operational resilience (operational resilience) capabilities in civil security and defence events.

Prerequisites

Social work on the case; social services system and organisation; civil and environmental protection, first aid.

Learning outcomes

Knowledge

1.Students will gain knowledge and understanding of security risks and principles of action when responding to crises and threats; of the operational resilience and maintaining the psycho-emotional resilience of social workers during civil security and defense events, providing assistance and support to victims.

Skills

1.By completing the study course, practical skills in preventive planning and strategic thinking in the event of civil security threats are developed, skills in providing psychosocial support to victims, refugees or internally displaced persons, and skills in using self-care techniques to reduce the risk of professional burnout.

Competence

1.As a result of completing the study course, social workers' decision-making abilities in the context of crisis management will be improved in order to strengthen the resilience of individuals and organizations in civil security and defense events.