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Basics in Psychotherapy (PMUPK_010)
About Study Course
Department: Department of Psychosomatic Medicine and Psychotherapy
Credit points / ECTS:2 / 3
Course supervisor:Oļegs Plesunovs
Study type:Part time, Full time
Course level:Bachelor
Target audience:Medical Services
Language:Latvian
Branch of science:Clinical Medicine; Health Care
Objective
Promote the acquisition of knowledge about criteria of mental health and the role of prevention of physical disorders and diseases.
Prerequisites
Prior knowledge of the anatomy and physiology of nervous system.
Learning outcomes
Knowledge
On completion of the study course students will acquire basic knowledge of psychotherapy, techniques of supportive psychotherapy and competence in building therapeutic physiotherapist - patient relationship.
Skills
On course completion students will develop skills in building a therapeutic physiotherapist - patient relationship and also to provide emotional support.
Competence
Students will be able to understand and analyze the need for psychotherapy in patients with emotional disorders, understand the diagnostic criteria and the need for combination of therapies.
Study course planning
Planning period:Year 2025, Spring semester
| Study programme | Study semester | Program level | Study course category | Lecturers | Schedule |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Physiotherapy, RFFN | 10 | Bachelor’s | Limited choice | Laura Valaine, Margarita Birkena, Ilze Madara Brūvere, Adelīna Nikitenko | |
| Physiotherapy, RFF | 8 | Bachelor’s | Limited choice | Laura Valaine, Margarita Birkena, Ilze Madara Brūvere, Adelīna Nikitenko |
