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Obstetrics and Gynaecology Patient Care

Study Course Description

Course Description Statuss:Approved
Course Description Version:12.00
Study Course Accepted:27.10.2023 14:37:39
Study Course Information
Course Code:MDAK_024LQF level:Level 6
Credit Points:2.00ECTS:3.00
Branch of Science:Clinical Medicine; Health CareTarget Audience:Nursing Science
Study Course Supervisor
Course Supervisor:Valentīna Beļavska
Study Course Implementer
Structural Unit:Department of Nursing and Obstetric Care
The Head of Structural Unit:
Contacts:Riga, 26a Anninmuizas boulevard, mdakatrsu[pnkts]lv, +371 67061568
Study Course Planning
Full-Time - Semester No.1
Lectures (count)5Lecture Length (academic hours)2Total Contact Hours of Lectures10
Classes (count)11Class Length (academic hours)2Total Contact Hours of Classes22
Total Contact Hours32
Study course description
Preliminary Knowledge:
Anatomy, physiology, pathological physiology, interpersonal communication in health care.
Objective:
To provide knowledge of promotion and preservation of woman’s reproductive health, peculiarities of care in different periods of woman’s life. To create understanding of physiological pregnancy labour and postpartum period.
Topic Layout (Full-Time)
No.TopicType of ImplementationNumberVenue
1Women’s sexual and reproductive health, statistical indicators. Periods of woman’s life, peculiarities of care.Lectures1.00auditorium
2Family planning and contraception. Physiology of the menstrual cycle.Lectures1.00auditorium
3Gynecological history. Vaginal examination. Taking a cytological smear.Classes1.00auditorium
4Organised screening for breast cancer, cervical and colorectal cancer. Breast self-exam.Classes1.00auditorium
5CM Regulation on pregnancy care. Factors affecting pregnancy and foetal development – infections, medicines, nicotine. Pregnant women at risk.Lectures1.00auditorium
6Physiological changes during pregnancy.Lectures1.00auditorium
7Antenatal care (assessment of the foetal intrauterine position – US).Classes1.00auditorium
8Antenatal care (gravidogram, f/ut measurements).Classes1.00auditorium
9Childbirth, birth process, outcomes. (Induction of labor, compilations in labor)Classes1.00auditorium
10Physiologic labour.Lectures1.00auditorium
11Cardiotochography. Partogram, birth tract trauma.Classes2.00auditorium
12Care during childbirth, birth positions, newborn. (Biomechanism of childbirth in case of occipital prolapse).Classes1.00auditorium
13Physiological postpartum period.Classes1.00auditorium
14Simplification of the new-born’s adaptation period and post-natal care.Classes1.00auditorium
15Breastfeeding tactics.Classes1.00auditorium
Assessment
Unaided Work:
To get acquainted with recommended sources of literature for each class; preparation of reports in accordance with course topics (individual work and team work). 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:
An examination at the end of the study course: 1) testing of theoretical knowledge (test of 30 multiple choice questions); 2) testing of practical knowledge – task on a replica. The share of the test result in the final assessment is 50% of the total assessment. The share of the practical examination assessment in the final assessment is 50% of the total assessment.
Final Examination (Full-Time):Exam
Final Examination (Part-Time):
Learning Outcomes
Knowledge:As a result of mastering the course students will be able to tell about the main quality indicators of reproductive health and obstetric assistance, tell about periods of woman’s life and formulate main care needs in these periods, know how to collect reproductive anamnesis, can characterise physiological changes during pregnancy, can describe physiological labour and postpartum period.
Skills:As a result of completing the study course, students will be able to collect gynaecological anamnesis, to perform vaginal examination and take a pap smear. Will be able to practically state and explain examination results to a pregnant woman during antenatal care in case of physiological pregnancy, will know how to identify risk factors to prevent pathological course of pregnancy. Will know how to demonstrate physiological labour and evaluate the postpartum period. Will be able to demonstrate basic principles of breastfeeding.
Competencies:Students will be able to explain patients the need for screening diagnosis, identify pregnancy risk factors, perform antenatal care – prescribe necessary examinations, ensure optimal postpartum care.
Clinical Skills:
No.SkillLevel
1Administration of Medication by i/v Route using a Syringe with a NeedleA - Beginner level
2Administration of Medication by i/v Route using a Syringe with a NeedleB1 - Basic level
3Administration of Medication using a PVC (System)A - Beginner level
4Administration of Medication using a PVC (System)B1 - Basic level
5Administration of Medication using a PVC (Syringe)A - Beginner level
6Administration of Medication using a PVC (Syringe)B1 - Basic level
7Administration of Medication using a PVC (Perfusor)A - Beginner level
8Administration of Medication using a PVC (Perfusor)B1 - Basic level
9Assessing Apical pulseA - Beginner level
10Assessing Apical pulseB1 - Basic level
11Assessing Blood PressureA - Beginner level
12Assessing Blood PressureB1 - Basic level
13Bimanual pelvic (gynaecological) examinationA - Beginner level
14Bimanual uterine examinationA - Beginner level
15Bimanual uterine examinationB1 - Basic level
16Blood samplingA - Beginner level
17Blood samplingB1 - Basic level
18Collecting blood sample with Monovette, using vacuum methodA - Beginner level
19Collecting blood sample with Monovette, using vacuum methodB1 - Basic level
20Collecting material to diagnose urogenital gonorrhea and chlamydia infectionA - Beginner level
21Detecting Respiratory RateA - Beginner level
22Detecting Respiratory RateB1 - Basic level
23Donati sutureA - Beginner level
24Donning and doffing of disposable glovesA - Beginner level
25Donning and doffing of disposable glovesB1 - Basic level
26Donning Sterile GlovesA - Beginner level
27Donning Sterile GlovesB1 - Basic level
28Due date estimationA - Beginner level
29Due date estimationB1 - Basic level
30Ensuring “skin-to-skin” contact with the newbornC1 - High level
31Examination technique of breast, as well as supraclaviculal, infraclavicular and axillary lymph nodesA - Beginner level
32Examination technique of breast, as well as supraclaviculal, infraclavicular and axillary lymph nodesB1 - Basic level
33Female perineal careA - Beginner level
34Female perineal careB1 - Basic level
35Fundus uteri identificationB2 - Intermediate level
36Indwelling female catheterisationA - Beginner level
37Indwelling female catheterisationB1 - Basic level
38Insertion of Peripheral Venous CatheterA - Beginner level
39Insertion of Peripheral Venous CatheterB1 - Basic level
40Intermittent female catheterisationA - Beginner level
41Intermittent female catheterisationB1 - Basic level
42Intracutaneous injectionA - Beginner level
43Intracutaneous injectionB1 - Basic level
44Intramuscular injectionA - Beginner level
45Intramuscular injectionB1 - Basic level
46Intravenous Infusion of Medications with a Butterfly NeedleA - Beginner level
47Intravenous Infusion of Medications with a Butterfly NeedleB1 - Basic level
48Leopold maneuversA - Beginner level
49Leopold maneuversB1 - Basic level
50Pap smear performance (cervix cytology smear)A - Beginner level
51Prevention of the postpartum haemorrhage (PPH)A - Beginner level
52Prevention of the postpartum haemorrhage (PPH)B1 - Basic level
53Primary care of the neonate in physiological laborA - Beginner level
54Primary care of the neonate in physiological laborB1 - Basic level
55Removal of personal protective equipment in case of health-related infectionsA - Beginner level
56Removal of personal protective equipment in case of health-related infectionsB1 - Basic level
57Removing SuturesB1 - Basic level
58Stool examination: physical, chemical, microscopic, occult bloodC2 - Expert level
59Subcutaneous injectionA - Beginner level
60Subcutaneous injectionB1 - Basic level
61Taking an Axillar Temperature, using a Digital ThermometerA - Beginner level
62Taking an Axillar Temperature, using a Digital ThermometerB1 - Basic level
63Taking an Axillar Temperature, using a Glass ThermometerA - Beginner level
64Taking an Axillar Temperature, using a Glass ThermometerB1 - Basic level
65The cord cuttingA - Beginner level
66The cord cuttingB1 - Basic level
67The use of personal protective equipment in case of health-related infectionsA - Beginner level
68The use of personal protective equipment in case of health-related infectionsB1 - Basic level
69Urine Sampling for Clinical ExaminationA - Beginner level
70Urine Sampling for Clinical ExaminationB1 - Basic level
71Usage of blood glucose meterA - Beginner level
72Withdrawing Medication from a Vial into a SyringeA - Beginner level
73Withdrawing Medication from a Vial into a SyringeB1 - Basic level
Bibliography
No.Reference
Required Reading
1Dzemdniecība. D. Rezebergas redakcijā. Medicīnas apgāds, 2016.
2Ginekoloģija. I. Vībergas redakcijā. Nacionālais apgāds, Rīga, 2013.
3Ārvalstu studentiem/ For international students:
4Medforth, J., Ball, L. and Walker, A. Oxford Handbook of Midwifery. EBSCOhost, 2017.
5Paulman, P.M., Paulman, A.A., Jarzynka, K.J and Falk, N.P. Taylor's Manual of Family Medicine. EBSCOhost Ebook, 2015.
Additional Reading
1Williams Obstetrics, atkārtoti izdevumi Cunningham F.G., Leveno K.J., Bloom S.L., Hauth J.C., Rouse D.J. & Spong C.Y. Viljamsa dzemdniecība. 17.,18., 20., 30. nodaļas tulkojums latviešu valodā. Ģimenes veselības centrs, ”Stārķa Ligdza”, Rīga, 2013.
2Medforth J., Battersby S., Evans M. Oxford handbook of midwifery. Oxford University Press, 2017.
3Johnson R., Taylor W. Skills for midwifery practice. Elsevier/Churchill Livingstone, 2006.
4Ārvalstu studentiem/ For international students:
5Medforth J., Battersby S., Evans M. Oxford handbook of midwifery. Oxford University Press, 2017.
6Johnson R., Taylor W. Skills for midwifery practice. Elsevier/Churchill Livingstone, 2006.
7Freeman, T.R. McWhinney's Textbook of Family Medicine. Ebook Central, 2015.
Other Information Sources
1www.ginasoc.lv
2RSU bibliotēkas resursi
3www.pubmed.com
4Lekciju materiāls
5Ārvalstu studentiem/ For international students:
6www.ginasoc.lv
7www.pubmed.com
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