Extreme and Wilderness Medicine (AURK_013)
About Study Course
Objective
The goal of the course is to provide knowledge of the human exposure to the external environment extreme factors.
Objectives – to learn about a relatively rare, but often fatal pathological conditions as a result of exposure to the different environmental harmful agents.
Prerequisites
Knowledge of topographic anatomy, pathological physiology, biochemistry, clinical pharmacology, clinical laboratory tests, general course and treatment options of surgical (traumatic) and therapeutic patients, as well as first aid options for the patients at the scene of accident (pre-hospital level).
Learning outcomes
If the study course is successfully finished, the students will have acquired knowledge of the impact of extreme environment factors, pathophysiological mechanisms, clinical manifestations and treatment options.
Students will be able to understand how to reduce the harmful environmental influences, to assess severity of clinical condition and provide treatment in pre-hospital setting and at the hospital.
Provide emergency care, primary and secondary survey of the patient in pre-hospital stage, situation analysis and adoption of the appropriate medical action plan to the individual patient affected by harmful environmental factors.
Study course planning
| Study programme | Study semester | Program level | Study course category | Lecturers | Schedule |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Medicine, SSNMFz | 7 | Master’s | Limited choice | Arvīds Bērziņš | |
| Medicine, SSNMF | 8 | Master’s | Limited choice | Arvīds Bērziņš | |
| Medicine, MF | 8 | Master’s | Limited choice | Arvīds Bērziņš |
