Principles of Psychology in Professional Activity (VPUPK_292)
About Study Course
Objective
To provide an opportunity for students to learn the basic concepts of psychology and to develop the ability to apply the acquired knowledge in professional activities, as well as to improve skills for communication with the patient, his relatives and colleagues.
Prerequisites
Not required
Learning outcomes
Students recognize different personality types and client / patient motives in communication; characterizes the connection of emotions with cognitive processes; describes the concepts of need and motivation, knows the ways to strengthen self-efficacy; understands the importance of coping with stress. Describe the components of communication that are the basis for establishing and maintaining contact with the patient, his family and colleagues, defining the signs of conflict; lists the main features of personality types; describes the risks, signs and methods of prevention of burns. Knows the latest knowledge about communication, including conflict resolution, in the healthcare environment. Compares and distinguishes between professional and everyday communication.
Students understand the functions and role of a psychologist, psychiatrist, psychotherapist in the work of a rehabilitation team; recognizes and describes different emotions and feelings; understands the impact of various factors on an individual's health; uses critical thinking skills when analyzing clinical cases. Active listening is used in simulations, professional conversation is conducted, anamnesis is collected and a motivational interview is conducted, conflict resolution skills are applied in simulated learning situations; identify situations that pose a risk of burnout. Evaluate your resources, burnout risks and skills to be developed in professional communication.
Using the acquired knowledge of the basics of psychology, students analyze clinical cases; when analyzing a clinical case, is able to argue with the basic concepts of general psychology. Differentiates communication with different patient groups and personality types and justifies / describes their choice; distinguishes the signs of different conflict situations in training simulations, evaluates their burnout risks.
Study course planning
| Study programme | Study semester | Program level | Study course category | Lecturers | Schedule |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Occupational Therapy, RFE | 2 | Bachelor’s | Required | Aelita Vagale, Laine Diržininka |
