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About Study Course

Credit points / ECTS:4 / 6
Course supervisor:Kristaps Circenis
Study type:Full time
Course level:Master's
Target audience:Nursing Science
Language:Latvian
Branch of science:Clinical Medicine; Health Care

Objective

Raise awareness of the educational science and practice, its place and role in the health care system and health care professionals in education. To get acquainted with the latest findings and theories of learning and teaching of the problems, their use in the health care environment of nurses and other health care professionals in education. To promote the application of theoretical knowledge in practical work – both the clinical setting and the nursing education system.

Prerequisites

General psychology, developmental psychology, general pedagogy, nursing theory and nursing philosophy.

Learning outcomes

Knowledge

After the study course completion the students will be able to explain the concepts and terminology of pedagogy, pedagogical research, and apply health education and nursing practice. Be aware of the role of nurses and their tasks, as well as the importance of nursing education system development. Will be able to name and explain the nursing education program planning principles and regulatory documents.

Skills

Will be able to identify the need of learning and teaching in health care environments, will be able to identify and assess the effectiveness of the learning process and the patient or student learning outcomes. Will be able to formulate the goals, objectives and expected results of health education.

Competence

After a study of the course completion the students will be able to independently develop the course description, course plans, in nursing (health) education.

Study course planning

Planning period:Year 2024, Autumn semester
Study programmeStudy semesterProgram levelStudy course categoryLecturersSchedule
Nursing Studies, MZFM3Master’sRequiredKristaps Circenis, Gunta Bēta
Planning period:Year 2025, Spring semester
Study programmeStudy semesterProgram levelStudy course categoryLecturersSchedule
Nursing Studies, MZFM2Master’sRequired