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About Study Course

Credit points / ECTS:2 / 3
Course supervisor:Dace Bērtule
Study type:Full time
Course level:Master's
Target audience:Medical Services
Language:Latvian
Branch of science:Clinical Medicine; Sports Medicine and Rehabilitation

Objective

Promote understanding of the use of evidence-based rehabilitation in paediatrics, evaluation and treatment planning in the context of ICF.

Prerequisites

General basic knowledge in medical rehabilitation and understanding of the child's normal and pathological development. English language skills (must be able to read and analyze scientific literature).

Learning outcomes

Knowledge

Demonstrate in-depth knowledge and understanding of the concept of evidence-based practice in the practice of a rehabilitation specialist in pediatrics, the application of the ICF concept in patient examination and treatment planning.

Skills

Ability to find, select and analyse literature related to problem (clinical / field / research); ability to interpret level of evidence; ability to integrate evidence in practice, choose evidence-based patients assessment methods to detect effectiveness of rehabilitation and goal achievement.

Competence

Apply synthesis of experience, knowledge and scientific evidence in rehabilitation specialist practice. Planning of continuity research in pediatric rehabilitation services and interdisciplinar cooperation to support social and medical rehabilitation for children with functional disorders, including transition to the adult life.

Study course planning

Planning period:Year 2024, Autumn semester
Study programmeStudy semesterProgram levelStudy course categoryLecturersSchedule
Rehabilitation, REHM3Master’sLimited choice