Environmental and Occupational Health (AUVMK_015)
About Study Course
Objective
The objective of the study course is to provide insight into environmental health and occupational health.
Prerequisites
Knowledge of chemistry, biochemistry, physics, microbiology, anatomy and physiology.
Learning outcomes
As a result of completing the study course, students will have the following knowledge:
• basic knowledge of the importance of environmental health and occupational health, principles and applying them in practice,
• how to analyse and recognise the main environmental health and work environment problems,
• how to control and reduce the risk of developing diseases of the musculoskeletal system.
As a result of completing the study course, students will be able:
• to recognize chemical, biological, ergonomic, psycho-emotional, traumatic and other risk factors at the dentist's workplace,
• to assess the risks of occupational diseases and take preventive measures,
After completing the course, students will gain the competence to apply the acquired knowledge on environmental and occupational health while working as a dentist.
Study course planning
| Study programme | Study semester | Program level | Study course category | Lecturers | Schedule |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dentistry, ZF | 5 | Master’s | Required | Sabīne Grīnberga | |
| Dentistry, SSNSF | 5 | Master’s | Required | Sabīne Grīnberga |
| Study programme | Study semester | Program level | Study course category | Lecturers | Schedule |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dentistry, SSNSFz | 5 | Master’s | Required | Sabīne Grīnberga |
