Military Medicine Fundamentals for Dentists (MMDG_001)
About Study Course
Objective
The purpose of the course is to provide (for civil 4th year dental faculty students) basic theoretical and practical knowledge of the:
- military medicine,
- standards of care,
- modular approach to medical support,
- evacuation principles,
- SMARCH algorithmes,
- to introduce its tasks in conditions of war, crise and peace,
- emphasise the role of the Military medicine in conditions of natural and human-caused crises.
The course will familiarise students with:
- criteria for physical and mental expertise and health assessment of military personal being recruited and already serving (Fit for Service),
- will introduce to outpatient treatment in Military medical facilities.
Prerequisites
Human Molecular Biology; General Medical Chemistry; Medical Physics; Human Anatomy; English in Dentistry; Medical Biochemistry; Normal Physiology; Microbiology, Immunology, Virology; Pathology; Emergency Medicine; Internal Diseases with Propedeutics; Disaster Medicine; Toxicology and narcology; Infectious diseases; Psychosomatic medicine and psychotherapy, General surgery.
Learning outcomes
Students will have the following knowledge: - basic theoretical and practical knowledge of the Military medicine, - standards of care, - modular approach to medical support and evacuation principles and its tasks in conditions of war, crise and peace, - criteria for physical and mental expertise and health assessment of military personal being recruited and already serving, - outpatient treatment in Military medical facilities, - role of the Military medicine in conditions of natural and human-caused crises.
Students will be able: - to adapt their own actions to the requirements of Military medicine; - to create a place of medical activities focusing on evaluation of individual’s health for fitness for military service and in war and crises conditions.
Students will be competent: - to use basic knowledge, argumentation and logic to analyse situations identified in Military medicine; - to discuss, to explain own opinion and constructively promote the achievement of professional goals and specific tasks in ensuring health of an individual (persons to be recruited or military persons) and civilians; - to cooperate with and within of Military medical unit in a professional way, including medical colleagues in the atmosphere full of respect, observing national interests and medical ethical standards, respecting human rights and ensuring epidemiological safety; - to demonstrate and develop themself as a future dental practitioner and health promoter in the context of MilMed.
Study course planning
| Study programme | Study semester | Program level | Study course category | Lecturers | Schedule |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dentistry, SSNSFz | 8 | Master’s | Required | Jānis Mičāns, Liāna Pļaviņa, Normunds Vaivads, Tarass Ivaščenko, Vladimirs Voicehovskis |
