Basics of Paediatrics and Clinical Social Work with Children (LUSDK_157)
About Study Course
Objective
Ensure that students can acquire profound knowledge of work and especially social work with children. Develop awareness and ability in students to deal with clinical cases, the ability to communicate with customers, and especially in crisis situations.
Prerequisites
1) human anatomy and physiology
2) psychology
Learning outcomes
1) ability to describe taking of a medical history and objective examination of a child
2) compare the assessment of the crisis and the methods of crisis intervention.
3) explain the work with children and families.
1) deal with a clinical case;
2) demonstrate the ability to communicate with families
3) apply crisis intervention where necessary.
1) analyse cases regarding the most frequent diseases in children, care and treatment of a sick child;
2) understand work with children in different wards of the clinic;
3) analyse the activities of a social worker for work with sick children and their families.
Study course planning
| Study programme | Study semester | Program level | Study course category | Lecturers | Schedule |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Social work, SD | 5 | Bachelor’s | Required | Aina Briede, Anda Jansone |
