Biomedical Aspects of Human Functioning (REK_151)
About Study Course
Objective
To get a general idea of the structure and functions of the human body, regulation mechanisms of the human body, as well as the main pathological processes, etiology and pathogenesis of the most common disoders. To provide knowledge on health promotion, disease prevention and the ability to apply this knowledge in problem solving within the scope of speciality.
Prerequisites
Biology according to high school curriculum.
Learning outcomes
Describe the normal structure and main functions of the following systems – musculoskeletal, cardiovascular, respiratory, nervous, endocrine, digestive, reproductive, urinary. Explain the most common disorders in these systems. Explain pathological processes such as inflammation, hypoxia, tumor, stress, fever, pain. Describe health promotion and prevention of most common diseases.
Choose and apply strategies to promote health and prevent the most common diseases in their clients within the competence of the social worker. Use understanding of the structure, functions and disorders of human body in solving professional tasks and making decisions within the competence of a social worker.
Analyze bodily structure and functions necessary for optimal human functioning and their disorders, in the context of disability in clients of social worker.
Counselling clients make recommendations for health promotion and prevention within the competence of a social worker.
Study course planning
| Study programme | Study semester | Program level | Study course category | Lecturers | Schedule |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Social work, SD | 1 | Bachelor’s | Required | Svetlana Žukova, Helga Paga, Anna Stašulāne |
| Study programme | Study semester | Program level | Study course category | Lecturers | Schedule |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Social work, SDN | 2 | Bachelor’s | Required |
