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Basics of Clinical Care

Study Course Description

Course Description Statuss:Approved
Course Description Version:2.00
Study Course Accepted:16.04.2024 09:33:28
Study Course Information
Course Code:MDAK_366LQF level:Level 6
Credit Points:1.33ECTS:2.00
Branch of Science:Clinical MedicineTarget Audience:Medical Services
Study Course Supervisor
Course Supervisor:Lilija Antoņēviča
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)4Lecture Length (academic hours)2Total Contact Hours of Lectures8
Classes (count)7Class Length (academic hours)2Total Contact Hours of Classes14
Total Contact Hours22
Part-Time - Semester No.1
Lectures (count)4Lecture Length (academic hours)2Total Contact Hours of Lectures8
Classes (count)7Class Length (academic hours)2Total Contact Hours of Classes14
Total Contact Hours22
Study course description
Preliminary Knowledge:
Anatomy, physiology, pathophysiology, microbiology.
Objective:
To obtain theoretical and practical skills in basics of clinical care.
Topic Layout (Full-Time)
No.TopicType of ImplementationNumberVenue
1Hygienic and counter-epidemic regime essential requirements in medical institutions.Lectures1.00E-Studies platform
2Requirements for employees' hand treatment in medical institutions. Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) for healthcare personnel.Classes1.00METC
3Vital signs.Lectures1.00E-Studies platform
4Vital signs and their determination.Classes1.00METC
5Anthropometric indicators and their determination.Classes1.00METC
6Patient nutrition.Classes2.00METC
7Clinical procedures for the provision of gastrointestinal elimination procedures.Classes1.00METC
8Medications administration. Parenteral administration. Equipment for parenteral administration.Lectures2.00E-Studies platform
9InjectionsClasses1.00METC
Topic Layout (Part-Time)
No.TopicType of ImplementationNumberVenue
1Hygienic and counter-epidemic regime essential requirements in medical institutions.Lectures1.00E-Studies platform
2Requirements for employees' hand treatment in medical institutions. Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) for healthcare personnel.Classes1.00METC
3Vital signs.Lectures1.00E-Studies platform
4Vital signs and their determination.Classes1.00METC
5Anthropometric indicators and their determination.Classes1.00METC
6Patient nutrition.Classes2.00METC
7Clinical procedures for the provision of gastrointestinal elimination procedures.Classes1.00METC
8Medications administration. Parenteral administration. Equipment for parenteral administration.Lectures2.00E-Studies platform
9InjectionsClasses1.00study trip
Assessment
Unaided Work:
Theoretical acquisition of given clinical skill’s process using materials available on e-studies. Substantive improvement of student’s clinical skills in METC simulated environment. 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:
The possible test method in classes is a test. It is graded as but, errors are analyzed and corrected. In the final assessment, test papers make up 50%, 50% of the exam grade. A student is admitted to the exam if all lessons have been attended or completed. The exam is based on the performance of clinical skills, evaluation in a 10-point system, adding up the points (correct answer - 2 points, partially correct - 1, incorrect - 0).
Final Examination (Full-Time):Exam
Final Examination (Part-Time):Exam
Learning Outcomes
Knowledge:Students will acquire basic knowledge of the patient's care.
Skills:Assess the patient's condition and practically perform clinical skills using appropriate equipment.
Competencies:Ability to use and evaluate appropriate clinical skills, medical devices, and other activities to ensure optimal patient care.
Clinical Skills:
No.SkillLevel
1Administration of Heparin (Low-Molecular-Weight) using a Pre-filled SyringeA - Beginner level
2Administration of Insulin Using a Pre-filled Syringe (Pen)A - Beginner level
3Administration of Insulin Using a Pre-filled Syringe (Pen)B1 - Basic level
4Administration of Insulin using an Insulin SyringeA - Beginner level
5Administration of Insulin using an Insulin SyringeB1 - Basic level
6Assessing Apical pulseA - Beginner level
7Assessing Apical pulseB1 - Basic level
8Assessing Blood PressureA - Beginner level
9Assessing Blood PressureB1 - Basic level
10Assessing Peripheral PulseA - Beginner level
11Assessing Peripheral PulseB1 - Basic level
12Blood samplingA - Beginner level
13Blood samplingB1 - Basic level
14Cleansing EnemaA - Beginner level
15Cleansing EnemaB1 - Basic level
16Detecting Respiratory RateA - Beginner level
17Detecting Respiratory RateB1 - Basic level
18Donning and doffing of disposable glovesA - Beginner level
19Donning and doffing of disposable glovesB1 - Basic level
20Hygienic Hand DisinfectionA - Beginner level
21Hygienic Hand DisinfectionB1 - Basic level
22Hygienic Hand WashingA - Beginner level
23Hygienic Hand WashingB1 - Basic level
24Hygienic Hand WashingB2 - Intermediate level
25Hypertonic EnemaA - Beginner level
26Hypertonic EnemaB1 - Basic level
27Insertion and removal of the nasogastric tubeA - Beginner level
28Insertion and removal of the nasogastric tubeB1 - Basic level
29Intracutaneous injectionA - Beginner level
30Intracutaneous injectionB1 - Basic level
31Intramuscular injectionA - Beginner level
32Intramuscular injectionB1 - Basic level
33Intramuscular injectionB2 - Intermediate level
34Intravenous Infusion of Medications with a Butterfly NeedleA - Beginner level
35Intravenous Infusion of Medications with a Butterfly NeedleB1 - Basic level
36Measurement of the arterial pressureA - Beginner level
37Measurement of the arterial pressureB1 - Basic level
38Microlax EnemaA - Beginner level
39Microlax EnemaB1 - Basic level
40Oil Retention EnemaA - Beginner level
41Oil Retention EnemaB1 - Basic level
42Ostomy care and changing the stoma pouchA - Beginner level
43Ostomy care and changing the stoma pouchB1 - Basic level
44Patient feeding through nasogastric tube using bolus methodB1 - Basic level
45Patient Feeding using the NG Tube Continuous MethodA - Beginner level
46Patient Feeding using the NG Tube Continuous MethodB1 - Basic level
47Removal of personal protective equipment in case of health-related infectionsA - Beginner level
48Removal of personal protective equipment in case of health-related infectionsB1 - Basic level
49Subcutaneous injectionA - Beginner level
50Subcutaneous injectionB1 - Basic level
51Taking a Rectal Temperature, using a Digital ThermometerA - Beginner level
52Taking a Rectal Temperature, using a Digital ThermometerB1 - Basic level
53Taking an Axillar Temperature, using a Digital ThermometerA - Beginner level
54Taking an Axillar Temperature, using a Digital ThermometerB1 - Basic level
55Taking an Axillar Temperature, using a Glass ThermometerA - Beginner level
56Taking an Axillar Temperature, using a Glass ThermometerB1 - Basic level
57Taking an Oral Temperature, using a Digital ThermometerA - Beginner level
58Taking an Oral Temperature, using a Digital ThermometerB1 - Basic level
59The use of personal protective equipment in case of health-related infectionsA - Beginner level
60The use of personal protective equipment in case of health-related infectionsB1 - Basic level
61Withdrawing Medication from a Vial into a SyringeA - Beginner level
62Withdrawing Medication from a Vial into a SyringeB1 - Basic level
63Withdrawing Medication from an Ampoule into a SyringeA - Beginner level
64Withdrawing Medication from an Ampoule into a SyringeB1 - Basic level
Bibliography
No.Reference
Required Reading
1Klīniskās procedūras un pacientu drošība / Dzintra Puriņa, Ināra Upmale. Rīga : Rīgas Stradiņa universitātes Sarkanā Krusta medicīnas koledža, 2018.
2Ministru kabineta noteikumi Nr. 104 . Noteikumi par higiēniskā un pretepidēmiskā režīma pamatprasībām ārstniecības iestādē. Rīgā 2016. gada 16. februārī (prot. Nr.8 21.§); Ministru kabineta noteikumi Nr. 104 Rīgā 2017. gada 28. februārī (prot. Nr. 10 7. §)
3RSU Klīnisko prasmju reģistrs
Additional Reading
1Perry, Anne Griffin. Clinical nursing skills & techniques / [edited by] Anne Griffin Perry, Patricia A. Potter, Wendy R. Ostendorf. 8th ed. St. Louis, Mo. : Elsevier, [2013], c2014
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