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About Study Course

Credit points / ECTS:2 / 3
Course supervisor:Līga Henke
Study type:Full time
Course level:Master's
Target audience:Nursing Science
Language:Latvian
Branch of science:Clinical Medicine

Objective

Students must acquire knowledge of the pharmacological groups of medicines and formulated products, be able to assess the effectiveness and safety of medicines, know what information should be provided about medicines for safe use by the patient.

Prerequisites

Anatomy, physiology, biochemistry and histology, pathology, pharmacology.

Learning outcomes

Knowledge

After successful fulfilment of the study course requirements, the student will have acquired knowledge, which will allow to describe pharmacotherapeutic groups, as well as to formulate their mechanisms of action, indications and contraindications, as well as side effects.

Skills

As a result of completing the study course, students will be able to select the most appropriate medicines in an individualised dosage regimen according to the specific situation to ensure optimal patient treatment and disease prevention.

Competence

As a result of completing the study course, students will be able to:
1. Formulate mechanisms of action of medicines, indications and contraindications, as well as side effects.
2. Independently obtain, select and analyse information about medicines, use thereof in the treatment process.
3. Orient in specific literature.

Study course planning

Planning period:Year 2025, Spring semester
Study programmeStudy semesterProgram levelStudy course categoryLecturersSchedule
Nursing Studies, MZFM2Master’sLimited choice