Medical Psychology, Crisis Therapy and Basics of Psychotherapy (PMUPK_038)
About Study Course
Objective
Promote understanding of the development of personality and social functioning, the etiology, symptoms, diagnosis, treatment and prevention of psychosomatic disorders; to develop the skills of building a therapeutic relationship between a therapist and a patient; promote the learning and application of medical psychotherapy techniques in clinical work.
Prerequisites
Anatomy, physiology, pathological physiology, interpersonal communication in healthcare, basics of speciality.
Learning outcomes
As a result of studying the subject students will acquire knowledge about the psychic and somatic interaction processes, basic knowledge of psychotherapy process and competence in building logopedist-patient therapeutic relationship.
Students will develop skills in building a therapeutic relationship with the patient and also to provide psychological support.
Students will be able to analyze the biological, emotional and social factors of etiology and pathogenesis of disease. Understand and analyze the need for psychotherapy in patients with speech disorders, understand the diagnostic criteria and the need for combination of therapies.
Study course planning
| Study programme | Study semester | Program level | Study course category | Lecturers | Schedule |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Audiologopaedics, RFA | 5 | Bachelor’s | Required | Oļegs Plesunovs, Laura Valaine, Artūrs Utināns |
