Placement (LF_339)
About Study Course
Objective
To strengthen and improve theoretical knowledge, gain skills in the basics of client massage, participate in the rehabilitation process, to educate the client, according to guidelines and standards, ethics and knowledge acquired in the study programme. To improve practical knowledge in practice, massaging clients of all ages. To base one’s activities on legal and ethical principles, respecting confidentiality. To understand the meaning of professional responsibility.
Prerequisites
In anatomy, physiology, classic and special massage.
Learning outcomes
As a result of completing the study course, students will be able to do the following:
- to use a clear and appropriate communication approach when working with clients of different ages and in team work, understanding the importance of verbal and non-verbal communication;
- to perform general client observation and recognise physiological norms and pathological conditions within the scope of the competence covered in the study programme.
As a result of completing the study course, students will be able:
• to obtain, evaluate and document data about the client, within the scope of the competence covered in the study programme;
• to collect subjective and objective information;
• to educate the client, their relatives, within the scope of the competence covered in the study programme;
• to understand and apply manipulations in order to meet the client’s needs and wishes;
• to observe the necessary measures in order to ensure the client’s physical safety, intimacy during the procedure/massage;
• to take measures that ensure a safe environment for the client;
• to take measures that ensure the improvement of the client’s psychological and physical comfort;
• to take measures that ensure hygiene measures for the client.
• To observe the client and recognise physiological norms and pathological conditions, responding adequately in each specific case;
• To apply manipulations related to ensuring a safe environment and client’s comfort while assessing the condition;
• To apply manipulations related to types of special massage;
• To provide emergency medical assistance if needed;
• To assess the client’s knowledge and skills in preserving and recovering health.
Study course planning
| Study programme | Study semester | Program level | Study course category | Lecturers | Schedule |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Medical Massage, LFĀM | 4 | First level | Required | Dina Berloviene, Maija Čerņevska, Linda Asauļaka, Daiga Plostniece, Agrita Atvara, Lāsma Gūtmane, Sandris Cīrulis | |
| Medical Massage, LFĀM | 2 | First level | Required | Dina Berloviene |
