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About Study Course

Credit points / ECTS:2 / 3
Course supervisor:Linda Brūdere
Study type:Full time
Course level:First level
Target audience:Medicine
Language:Latvian
Branch of science:Clinical Medicine; Health Care

Objective

To develop an understanding of the theoretical basis of toxicology, toxicology of specific toxic substances, basic principles of treatment, possible complications and prognosis.

Prerequisites

Anatomy, physiology, surgery, therapy, intensive care, resuscitation and pharmacology.

Learning outcomes

Knowledge

By completing the study course, the student is able to name toxic substances, mechanisms of poisoning, classify the severity of poisoning, describe the basic principles of treatment, explain possible complications and prognosis.

Skills

As a result of completing the study course, the student is able to recognise toxic poisoning, assess the risk and severity of acute poisoning, choose the most appropriate treatment methods, explain detoxification methods and predict possible complications.

Competence

As a result of completing the study course, the student is able to identify poisoning, assess the risk and severity of poisoning and choose an appropriate treatment method.

Study course planning

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