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Civil Defence and Environmental Protection

Study Course Description

Course Description Statuss:Approved
Course Description Version:4.00
Study Course Accepted:15.02.2022 11:43:37
Study Course Information
Course Code:KPUMTK_016LQF level:Level 8
Credit Points:2.00ECTS:3.00
Branch of Science:Clinical Medicine; Anaesthesiology and ResuscitationTarget Audience:Communication Science; Pharmacy; Social Welfare and Social Work; Person and Property Defence; Law; Public Health; Medicine; Information and Communication Science; Marketing and Advertising; Business Management; Health Management; Pedagogy; Juridical Science; Psychology; Political Science; Social Anthropology; Management Science; Sociology
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, kpumtkatrsu[pnkts]lv, +371 67061579
Study Course Planning
Full-Time - Semester No.1
Lectures (count)5Lecture Length (academic hours)2Total Contact Hours of Lectures10
Classes (count)3Class Length (academic hours)2Total Contact Hours of Classes6
Total Contact Hours16
Part-Time - Semester No.1
Lectures (count)5Lecture Length (academic hours)2Total Contact Hours of Lectures10
Classes (count)3Class Length (academic hours)2Total Contact Hours of Classes6
Total Contact Hours16
Study course description
Preliminary Knowledge:
Biology, physics, chemistry (the scope of secondary school programme).
Objective:
To improve students’ competency in civil and environmental protection matters, in accordance with the provision of the Cabinet Regulations No. 716 of 15 December 2017 “The Minimum Requirements for the Content of the Mandatory Course in Civil Protection for and the Content of Civil Protection training for Employees”.
Topic Layout (Full-Time)
No.TopicType of ImplementationNumberVenue
1First aid.Lectures1.00E-Studies platform
2Action at the scene of an accident. Safety of the first aid provider. Basic resuscitation measures for adults (using AED algorithm). Practical implementation of basic resuscitation measures. First aid in choking. First aid in case of drowning.Classes1.00METC
3Traumatic injuries. Massive bleeding. Circulatory shock.Classes1.00METC
4First aid in specific clinical cases.Classes1.00METC
5Civil defence (emergency preparedness), general tasks, structure, organization. Rights, tasks and obligations of involved parties. Most probable emergencies and their potential hazards, risk assessment, planning of preventive measures. Household risks (external, internal), general safety requirements for various situations at home, transport, work environment, public places and digital media.Lectures1.00E-Studies platform
6Environmental emergencies, their risk assessment, potential hazards and preventive measures. Industrial risks, their risk assessment, potential hazards and preventive measures. Specific chemical risks for various substances and equipment. Ionising radiation risks.Lectures1.00E-Studies platform
7Various forms or terrorism. Information and warning systems for emergencies – at national level as well as workplaces. International cooperation. Individual behaviours (including evacuation) and possible measures for prevention. Involvement of various specialists (including health care experts), their role and tasks during emergencies.Lectures1.00E-Studies platform
8Environmental protection and health, most important problems and risks. Effects of global climate change. Most important environmental, their risk assessment (air, water, soil, noise etc.). Preventive measures and actions to reduce environmental risks and emergencies.Lectures1.00E-Studies platform
Topic Layout (Part-Time)
No.TopicType of ImplementationNumberVenue
1First aid.Lectures1.00E-Studies platform
2Action at the scene of an accident. Safety of the first aid provider. Basic resuscitation measures for adults (using AED algorithm). Practical implementation of basic resuscitation measures. First aid in choking. First aid in case of drowning.Classes1.00METC
3Traumatic injuries. Massive bleeding. Circulatory shock.Classes1.00METC
4First aid in specific clinical cases.Classes1.00METC
5Civil defence (emergency preparedness), general tasks, structure, organization. Rights, tasks and obligations of involved parties. Most probable emergencies and their potential hazards, risk assessment, planning of preventive measures. Household risks (external, internal), general safety requirements for various situations at home, transport, work environment, public places and digital media.Lectures1.00E-Studies platform
6Environmental emergencies, their risk assessment, potential hazards and preventive measures. Industrial risks, their risk assessment, potential hazards and preventive measures. Specific chemical risks for various substances and equipment. Ionising radiation risks.Lectures1.00E-Studies platform
7Various forms or terrorism. Information and warning systems for emergencies – at national level as well as workplaces. International cooperation. Individual behaviours (including evacuation) and possible measures for prevention. Involvement of various specialists (including health care experts), their role and tasks during emergencies.Lectures1.00E-Studies platform
8Environmental protection and health, most important problems and risks. Effects of global climate change. Most important environmental, their risk assessment (air, water, soil, noise etc.). Preventive measures and actions to reduce environmental risks and emergencies.Lectures1.00E-Studies platform
Assessment
Unaided Work:
Theoretical preparation for practical classes, using the materials in e-study environment.
Assessment Criteria:
To have an access to the Final Test, following points must be completed – compulsory. 1. Successfully completed all multiple-choice tests after the video lectures – compulsory. 2. Successfully completed all the pre-class tests – compulsory. 3. All the practical classes attended and approved (first aid skills in life-threatening situations are assessed) – compulsory. Assessment consists of: cumulative assessment of tests (50%) and final examination of the course – final exam (50%).
Final Examination (Full-Time):Exam
Final Examination (Part-Time):Exam
Learning Outcomes
Knowledge:Students have knowledge of civil protection issues (in accordance with the Cabinet Regulations No.716 of 5 December 2017). On completion of the course, students will have knowledge of: • the structure, legal framework, organisation and management of the civil protection system; tasks, rights and duties of the State, local governments, legal and natural persons in the field of civil protection; hazardous objects, hazard identification and risk assessment; duties and rights of owners and legal possessors; civil protection commissions of local governments; hazardous substances, their classification and requirements for storage and transportation; requesting and providing international assistance; personal protective equipment in the event of a disaster; specific legal regimes and actions in specific areas. • Students will understand various environmental factors, their impact on health and safety and action in various emergencies related to the environment. • On completion of the course, students will be able to describe the principles of first aid in critical situations (e.g. stopping dangerous bleeding, resuscitation measures), as well as to organise calling for the first aid.
Skills:On completion of the course, students will be able to successfully demonstrate the skills of first aid in critical situations (e.g. stopping dangerous bleeding, resuscitation measures) as well as calling for the first aid. On completion of the course, students will be able to: • demonstrate first aid skills in critical situations (e.g. stopping the bleeding, resuscitation measures); • appropriately manage the case and provide qualitative first aid before the arrival of EMS team; • perform primary examination of victims in the pre-hospital stage; • carry out basic life support for adults and children; • provide first aid for choking casualty; • control external bleeding by direct pressure; • give first aid for casualty in shock. On completion of the course, students will be able to independently, critically analyse, find information and data when performing identification of environmental health problems, as well as to evaluate the importance of them in promotion and strengthening of health.
Competencies:Upon completion of the course, students will be able to provide appropriate high quality first aid for casualties with different critical conditions, using the resources available.
Clinical Skills:
No.SkillLevel
1Automatic External Defibrillation (AED)B1 - Basic level
2Bag-mask ventilationB1 - Basic level
3Cardiopulmonary resuscitation (basic)B1 - Basic level
4Compression bandageB1 - Basic level
5First aid for seizuresB1 - Basic level
6First Aid in choking patientB1 - Basic level
7First Aid in ShockB1 - Basic level
8Recovery positionB1 - Basic level
Bibliography
No.Reference
Required Reading
1Videolekciju un praktisko nodarbību materiāli
2Vai Tu zini, kā rīkoties ārkārtas situācijās? Rīga: Valsts ugunsdzēsības un glābšanas dienests, 2020, 9 lpp.
3First Aid Manual. DK Publishing, 2021
4Valsts aizsardzības koncepcija. Rīga: LR Aizsardzības ministrija, 2020, 15 lpp.
5Ārvalstu studentiem/For international students
6First Aid Manual. DK Publishing, 2021
Additional Reading
1Vides veselība. RSU, 2008.
2NMPD rekomendācijas
3ERC Guidelines 2021
4Ārvalstu studentiem/For international students
5ERC Guidelines 2021
Other Information Sources
1"Minimālās prasības obligātā civilās aizsardzības kursa saturam un nodarbināto civilās aizsardzības apmācības saturam" (MK noteikumi Nr. 716).
2"Noteikumi par apmācību pirmās palīdzības sniegšanā" (MK noteikumi Nr. 557)
3http://stradavesels.lv
4http://www.vugd.gov.lv
5Medicīnas mācīšanās sistēmas platforma AMBOSS.