Basics of Clinical Care (MDAK_290)
About Study Course
Objective
Gaining basic theoretical knowledge and practical skills in clinical care.
Prerequisites
Anatomy, medical biochemistry, philosophy and medical ethics, trans-cultural care.
Learning outcomes
The student will know the goals, indications and contraindications of the skills included in the study course. The student will be able to describe and name the stages (steps) of the skills included in the study course in clinical care. Students learn the knowledge necessary to fulfill the basic tasks and duties of professional activity in the clinical care of patients.
Students will know how to Prepare the Patient for Diagnostic and Therapeutic Procedures, Collect Material for Laboratory Examination and Interpret the Results. Perform Safe Medication Administration. Administering Oxygen Therapy. Urinary Elimination, Bowel Elimination and Gastric Intubation.
Ability to Prepare the Patient for Diagnostic and Therapeutic Procedures and Participate in their Implementation. Ability to Collect and Interpret Laboratory Material. Ability to Safely Administer Medication.. Ability to Assess and Ensure Patient Oxygenation. Ability to Assess and Ensure Patient Fluid and Nutritional Intake. Ability to Provide Clinical Procedure Elimination Processes.
Study course planning
| Study programme | Study semester | Program level | Study course category | Lecturers | Schedule |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Midwifery, MZFVb | 2 | Bachelor’s | Required | Līga Ēriksone, Lilija Antoņēviča, Anita Znotiņa |
