Clinical Procedures and Emergency Medical Assistance in Extended Competency Nurse Practice (AURK_060)
About Study Course
Objective
Provide nurses with thorough theoretical knowledge of common medical emergencies, their pathogenesis, diagnosis and treatment, including pharmacological interventions. Develop practical skills in performing various clinical procedures (e.g. ensuring vascular access using invasive and non-invasive medicaltechnologies, basic and extended life support algorithms, etc.).
Prerequisites
Successful completion of previous courses of the study programme “Nursing”. Assessment of the health status of patients in the provision and management of care for different patients, education and health promotion. Clinical procedures, pharmacology and emergency medical assistance. Leadership and effective leadership of change in healthcare.
Learning outcomes
1.Students will acquire in-depth knowledge and skills in patient care; on factors contributing to recovery. Demonstrate skills in the latest medical technologies to be used in practice.
1.Is able to make an independent decision to perform therapeutic interventions by developing and using evidence-based action algorithms.
1.Ability to make clinical decisions within the framework of evidence-based Nursing practice using research methodology and terminology.
Study course planning
| Study programme | Study semester | Program level | Study course category | Lecturers | Schedule |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Advanced Practice Nurse | 3 | Master's | Required | Ilze Apine, Paula Zviedre, Katrīna Demčenko, Ilze Gricius, Sanita Ponomarjova, Signe Irša, Darja Smirnova, Olga Zemļanuhina, Rihards Seržāns, Mārtiņš Ansons |
