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Medical and Communication Psychology (PMUPK_015)
About Study Course
Department: Department of Psychosomatic Medicine and Psychotherapy
Credit points / ECTS:2 / 3
Course supervisor:Lelde Smilte-Breča
Study type:Full time
Course level:Bachelor
Target audience:Medical Services
Language:Latvian
Branch of science:Clinical Medicine; Health Care
Objective
Students should acquire knowledge about the interaction of psychic and somatic processes and develop the skill of building a therapeutic relationship with the patient.
Prerequisites
An idea of the dual, scientific and humanitarian nature of psychic processes.
Learning outcomes
Knowledge
Knowledge of the interaction of psychic and somatic processes and competence in the formation of a therapeutic relationship between a prosthetic orthotic specialist and a patient.
Skills
Skills to make therapeutical relationships with patients and to provide emotional support.
Competence
To analyse the role of physical, emotional and social factors in etiology and pathogenesis of disease.
Study course planning
Planning period:Year 2025, Spring semester
| Study programme | Study semester | Program level | Study course category | Lecturers | Schedule |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Orthotics and Prosthetics, RFO | 4 | Bachelor’s | Required | Laura Valaine, Artūrs Utināns |
