Clinical Care and Simulations

Study Course Description

Course Description Statuss:Approved

Course Description Version:5.00

Study Course Accepted:13.06.2024 16:20:15

Study Course Information
Course Code:		KPUMTK_018		LQF level:		Level 7
Credit Points:		2.00		ECTS:		3.00
Branch of Science:		Biology; Human and Animal Physiology		Target Audience:		Medicine
Study Course Supervisor
Course Supervisor:		Oļegs Sabeļņikovs
Study Course Implementer
Structural Unit:		Department of Clinical Skills and Medical Technologies
The Head of Structural Unit:
Contacts:		Riga, 26a Anninmuizas boulevard, kpumtkrsu[pnkts]lv, +371 67061579
Study Course Planning
Full-Time - Semester No.1
Lectures (count)		0	Lecture Length (academic hours)		0	Total Contact Hours of Lectures		0
Classes (count)		8	Class Length (academic hours)		4	Total Contact Hours of Classes		32
Total Contact Hours								32
Study course description
Preliminary Knowledge:
Anatomy, physiology, pathophysiology and microbiology.
Objective:
To provide students with the opportunity to acquire knowledge, skills and competence in clinical care in a simulation-based learning environment.
Topic Layout (Full-Time)
No.	Topic			Type of Implementation		Number	Venue
1	Basic requirements for hygiene and anti-epidemic measures in a healthcare institution. Principles of hand washing and disinfection. Surgical hand disinfection. Personal protective equipment (e.g. gloves, gowns, masks). Healthcare waste management. Caring for patients with multidrug-resistant organisms.			Classes		1.00	METC
2	Hemodynamic monitoring. Principles of oxygen therapy. Insertion and removal of a nasogastric tube. Administration of a nasogastric tube feeding - the purpose of the procedure, indications and contraindications; the principle of assessing a patient before and after the procedure, patient education related to the manipulation and care.			Classes		1.00	METC
3	Administering medication by the parenteral route - i/c, s/c injections. Purpose of the procedure, indications, contraindications, patient evaluation principles before and after the procedure, patient education related to the manipulation. Characteristics of insulin administration. Characteristics of heparin administration.			Classes		1.00	METC
4	Administering medication by the parenteral route - i/m, i/v injections. Purpose of the procedure, indications, contraindications, patient evaluation principles before and after the procedure, patient education related to the manipulation.			Classes		1.00	METC
5	Administering medication by the parenteral route - insertion of peripheral venous catheter. Purpose of the procedure, indications, contraindications, patient evaluation principles before and after the procedure, patient education related to the manipulation. Preparation of iv line for infusions – peripheral vein. Care of peripheral catheter.			Classes		1.00	METC
6	Laboratory tests (blood, urine, stool, and sputum), sample collection and transportation conditions.			Classes		1.00	METC
7	Urogenital system. Intermittent catheterisation in women and men; the purpose of the procedure, indications and contraindications, the principle of assessing a patient before and after the procedure, patient education related to the manipulation and care.			Classes		1.00	METC
8	Indwelling urinary catheters. Female and male catheterisation; the purpose of the procedure, indications and contraindications, the principle of assessing a patient before and after the procedure, patient education related to the manipulation and care. Female perineal care.			Classes		1.00	METC
Assessment
Unaided Work:
Study of the recommended and optional literature for each particular topic of the class, using the recommended literature, training materials and Internet sources followed by their evaluation and practical application during classes. Stand-alone training on simulators and manikins. In order to evaluate the quality of the study course as a whole, the student must fill out the study course evaluation questionnaire on the Student Portal.
Assessment Criteria:
Systematic testing of theoretical knowledge during classes. At the end of the study course, the OSCE exam at three exam stations. In order to receive a successful assessment, the student must receive a positive assessment at each of the test stations. If any of the test stations is not successfully completed, the student does not continue taking the exam and receives unsuccessful assessment. The total score of the test is formed by recalculating the points obtained by summing the points from each test station.
Final Examination (Full-Time):		Exam
Final Examination (Part-Time):
Learning Outcomes
Knowledge:		Students will acquire basic knowledge of patient care and recovery-promoting factors. They will demonstrate their knowledge and understanding of the latest medical technologies used in clinical care.
Skills:		To assess the patient's condition and practically conduct clinical procedures; to prepare and administer the prescribed medication to the patient; to provide intravenous access with a needle and peripheral venous catheter and perform intravenous drug administration using the suitable equipment; to assess and measure the patient's vital signs; to collect blood, urine, stool, sputum, etc. samples accurately for laboratory tests; to perform procedures related to the gastrointestinal tract; to administer procedures related to the urinary tract; to record the appointed and administered procedures.
Competencies:		Ability to apply and evaluate appropriate clinical procedures, medical devices, and other activities to ensure optimal patient care. Ability to analyse situations, substantiate, logically formulate and explain their opinion.
Clinical Skills:
No.	Skill					Level
1	32. Medication Delivery to the Nose (Drops/Ointment)					A - Beginner level
2	Administration of Heparin (Low-Molecular-Weight) using a Pre-filled Syringe					A - Beginner level
3	Administration of Insulin Using a Pre-filled Syringe (Pen)					A - Beginner level
4	Administration of Insulin Using a Pre-filled Syringe (Pen)					B1 - Basic level
5	Administration of Insulin using an Insulin Syringe					A - Beginner level
6	Administration of Insulin using an Insulin Syringe					B1 - Basic level
7	Administration of Medication by i/v Route using a Syringe with a Needle					A - Beginner level
8	Administration of Medication by i/v Route using a Syringe with a Needle					B1 - Basic level
9	Administration of Medication using a PVC (System)					A - Beginner level
10	Administration of Medication using a PVC (System)					B1 - Basic level
11	Administration of Medication using a PVC (Syringe)					A - Beginner level
12	Administration of Medication using a PVC (Syringe)					B1 - Basic level
13	Administration of Medication using a PVC (Perfusor)					A - Beginner level
14	Administration of Medication using a PVC (Perfusor)					B1 - Basic level
15	Blood sampling					A - Beginner level
16	Blood sampling					B1 - Basic level
17	Collecting Blood Sample on Sterility for (Microbiological) Examination					A - Beginner level
18	Donning and doffing of disposable gloves					A - Beginner level
19	Donning and doffing of disposable gloves					B1 - Basic level
20	Donning of surgical attire					A - Beginner level
21	Donning of surgical attire					B1 - Basic level
22	Donning Sterile Gloves					A - Beginner level
23	Donning Sterile Gloves					B1 - Basic level
24	Female perineal care					A - Beginner level
25	Female perineal care					B1 - Basic level
26	High O2 concentrations masks					A - Beginner level
27	High O2 concentrations masks					B1 - Basic level
28	Hygienic Hand Disinfection					A - Beginner level
29	Hygienic Hand Disinfection					B1 - Basic level
30	Hygienic Hand Washing					A - Beginner level
31	Hygienic Hand Washing					B1 - Basic level
32	Indwelling catheterisation for male					A - Beginner level
33	Indwelling catheterisation for male					B1 - Basic level
34	Indwelling female catheterisation					A - Beginner level
35	Indwelling female catheterisation					B1 - Basic level
36	Insertion and removal of the nasogastric tube					A - Beginner level
37	Insertion and removal of the nasogastric tube					B1 - Basic level
38	Insertion of Peripheral Venous Catheter					A - Beginner level
39	Insertion of Peripheral Venous Catheter					B1 - Basic level
40	Intermittent female catheterisation					A - Beginner level
41	Intermittent female catheterisation					B1 - Basic level
42	Intermittent male catheterisation					A - Beginner level
43	Intermittent male catheterisation					B1 - Basic level
44	Intracutaneous injection					A - Beginner level
45	Intracutaneous injection					B1 - Basic level
46	Intramuscular injection					A - Beginner level
47	Intramuscular injection					B1 - Basic level
48	Intravenous Infusion of Medications with a Butterfly Needle					A - Beginner level
49	Intravenous Infusion of Medications with a Butterfly Needle					B1 - Basic level
50	Low O2 concentration masks					A - Beginner level
51	Low O2 concentration masks					B1 - Basic level
52	Male perineal care					A - Beginner level
53	Male perineal care					B1 - Basic level
54	Medication administration in the ear					A - Beginner level
55	Medication Administration in the Eye (Drops/Ointment)					A - Beginner level
56	Monitoring					A - Beginner level
57	Monitoring					B1 - Basic level
58	Oxygen supply providing by nasal prongs					A - Beginner level
59	Oxygen supply providing by nasal prongs					B1 - Basic level
60	Patient feeding through nasogastric tube using bolus method					A - Beginner level
61	Patient feeding through nasogastric tube using bolus method					B1 - Basic level
62	Patient Feeding using the NG Tube Continuous Method					A - Beginner level
63	Patient Feeding using the NG Tube Continuous Method					B1 - Basic level
64	Removal of personal protective equipment in case of health-related infections					A - Beginner level
65	Removal of personal protective equipment in case of health-related infections					B1 - Basic level
66	Sputum sampling					A - Beginner level
67	Subcutaneous injection					A - Beginner level
68	Subcutaneous injection					B1 - Basic level
69	Surgical Hand Disinfection					A - Beginner level
70	Surgical Hand Disinfection					B1 - Basic level
71	Taking a Rectal Temperature, using a Digital Thermometer					A - Beginner level
72	Taking a Rectal Temperature, using a Digital Thermometer					B1 - Basic level
73	The use of personal protective equipment in case of health-related infections					A - Beginner level
74	The use of personal protective equipment in case of health-related infections					B1 - Basic level
75	Urine Sampling for Clinical Examination					A - Beginner level
76	Withdrawing Medication from a Vial into a Syringe					A - Beginner level
77	Withdrawing Medication from a Vial into a Syringe					B1 - Basic level
78	Withdrawing Medication from an Ampoule into a Syringe					A - Beginner level
79	Withdrawing Medication from an Ampoule into a Syringe					B1 - Basic level
Bibliography
No.	Reference
Required Reading
1	Practical classes materials, manipulation video and e-studies resources
Additional Reading
1	Clinical nursing skills & techniques / [edited by] Anne Griffin Perry, Patricia A. Potter, Wendy R. Ostendorf. 8th edition. St. Louis, Mo.: Elsevier, 2013.
2	Concepts for Nursing Practice. 3rd Edition / [edited by] Jean Foret Giddens. Elsevier, 2021
3	Mosby's drug guide for nursing students / [edited by] Linda Skidmore-Roth. Elsevier, 2022
4	Critical Care Nursing Diagnosis and Management / [edited by] Linda D. Urden, Kathleen M. Stacy, Mary E. Lough. Elsevier, 2022
5	Kozier & Erb's fundamentals of nursing : concepts, process, and practice / [edited by] Audrey Berman. Elsevier, 2022
Other Information Sources
1	https://litfl.com - news, guidelines