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About Study Course

ECTS:3
Course supervisor:Gundega Rudzīte-Aņiščenko
Study type:Part-Time, Full time
Course level:All levels
Target audience:Dentistry; Medical Services; Midwifery; Public Health; Rehabilitation; Sports Trainer
Language:Latvian
Study course description Full description, Part-Time, Full time
Branch of science:Clinical medicine; Nutrition

Objective

To understand and evaluate the important meaning of musculoskeletal system disease prevention and treatment. To learn about the nutritional therapy impact on the musculoskeletal system.

Prerequisites

Anatomy and Physiology

Learning outcomes

Knowledge

1.Understand the importance of nutrition in musculoskeletal system disease prevention and treatment. Uses the knowledge for patients and their relatives education about the principles of appropriate nutrition.

Skills

1.Uses the acquired knowledge in practical work, carries out patient and their relatives education. Understands the differences of nutrient deficit and the opportunities for prevention.

Competence

1.Assess patient’s nutrition anamnesis and evaluate the existing nutrition problems within the musculoskeletal system disease prevention and treatment.