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Medical and Communication Psychology (PMUPK_015)

About Study Course

Department: Department of Psychosomatic Medicine and Psychotherapy
ECTS:3
Course supervisor:Lelde Smilte-Breča
Study type:Full time
Course level:Bachelor
Target audience:Medical Services
Language:Latvian
Study course description Full description, Full time
Branch of science:Clinical medicine

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

1.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

1.Skills to make therapeutical relationships with patients and to provide emotional support.

Competence

1.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 programmeStudy semesterProgram levelStudy course categoryLecturersSchedule
Orthotics and Prosthetics4BachelorRequiredAnnija Gabriela Roze
About Study CourseObjectivePrerequisitesLearning outcomesStudy course planning
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