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About Study Course

Credit points / ECTS:12 / 18
Course supervisor:Inga Krēvica-Rozenberga
Study type:Full time
Course level:First level
Target audience:Medicine
Language:Latvian
Branch of science:Clinical Medicine

Objective

To strengthen the knowledge acquired in each course and to improve practical skills in working with patients of different ages, in developing an effective communication process, in assessing the state of health, in examining patients, in providing emergency care and treatment, in educating patients, in creating a safe work environment, basing practical activities on legal and ethical principles, respecting confidentiality.

Prerequisites

Knowledge and skills acquired prior to the placement in the Physician’s Assistant programme of the relevant year of studies.

Learning outcomes

Knowledge

Will strengthen and improve the knowledge acquired in the study process before the placement on the diagnosis, treatment and prevention of diseases, emergency care of the injured, as well as work organisation and teamwork.

Skills

Will develop the skills listed in the occupational standard of Physician’s Assistant in interacting with patients, examination, emergency care, diagnosis, treatment, organisation and planning of work, according to the planned course plan.

Competence

Will be able to apply the skills acquired in the course and prescribed in the Physician’s Assistant programme and evaluate the results of the activities undertaken to achieve the objectives of the Physician’s Assistant programme.

Study course planning

Planning period:Year 2024, Autumn semester
Study programmeStudy semesterProgram levelStudy course categoryLecturersSchedule
Physician's Assistant, LFAP5First levelRequired
Planning period:Year 2025, Spring semester
Study programmeStudy semesterProgram levelStudy course categoryLecturersSchedule
Physician's Assistant, LFAP4First levelRequiredSolvita Smilgzieda
Physician's Assistant, LFAP2First levelRequiredSolvita Smilgzieda