Basic information
| Study programme | Medicine |
|---|---|
| Higher Education Institution | University of Latvia |
| Study field | Health Care |
All data
| Code of the study programme in accordance with the Latvian Education Classification | 49721 |
|---|---|
| EQF/LQF Level | 7 |
| Study Programme Type | Otrā līmeņa profesionālā augstākā izglītība (piektā līmeņa profesionālā kvalifikācija), īstenojama pēc vispārējās vai profesionālās vidējās izglītības ieguves. Studiju ilgums pilna laika studijās vismaz pieci gadi |
| Study programme (short name) | Second level professional higher education programme (length of full time studies at least 5 years) |
| Thematic group | Ārstniecība |
| ISCED code | 0912 |
| ISCED | Ārstniecība |
| Credit points | 240 |
| Degree to be acquired | - |
| Qualification to be obtained | Medical Doctor |
| Study type and form | Full time studies |
| Study lenght | 6 years |
| Language | latvian; english |
Licence information
| Licence number | - |
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| Licence date | |
| Licenced till |
Accreditation information
| Accreditation page number | Netiek izsniegta |
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| Accreditation date | 01.02.2023 |
| Accreditation duration (in years) | 6 |
| Accreditation till | 02.02.2029 |
Results
Knowledge:
1. describes the body structure, functions and mental state of a healthy and sick person;
2. knows the manifestations of the most common pathologies of the human body and methods of prevention, diagnosis, treatment and rehabilitation;
3. lists the names, indications, contraindications, most common side effects of the medicinal product as well as describes the pharmacokinetics and interactions;
4. knows the effects, indications and contraindications of diagnostic and treatment methods;
5. understands the role of the healthy individual in society and is oriented towards the organization and implementation of public health promotion;
6. explains the principles of the functioning of the health care system in various situations, including emergencies;
7. knows the rights of the patient and the legal responsibility of the medical practitioner;
8. describes the course of medical development and the main findings.
Skills:
9. carries out academic and educational work in society on the importance and benefits of a healthy society society;
10. recognizes life-threatening emergencies, assesses the patient's vital signs and provides first aid;
11. examines the patient and makes a diagnosis by physical, laboratory, imaging and histopathological methods;
12. explains the cause of the illness and the treatment required to the patient or his/her authorised person in accordance with ethical and deontological requirements;
13. treats the patient;
14. provides support and comfort to the patient and their relatives;
15. prescribes medicines in accordance with the requirements of the prescription;
16. completes medical documentation in accordance with medical treatment standards and principles of good practice;
17. is familiar with the medical treatment rights and obligations specified in the regulatory enactments of the European Union and the Republic of Latvia;
18. works with information technologies in communication, treatment and research.
Competence:
19. formulates diagnoses and other terms related to the position of a doctor in the correct professional language;
20. resolves clinical cases and situations in accordance with the professional requirements of medical treatment, regardless of the stage of development;
21. assesses the threats to public and environmental health and takes timely action to prevent or eliminate them;
22. implements the norms of professional ethics and legal responsibility of a doctor.
1. describes the body structure, functions and mental state of a healthy and sick person;
2. knows the manifestations of the most common pathologies of the human body and methods of prevention, diagnosis, treatment and rehabilitation;
3. lists the names, indications, contraindications, most common side effects of the medicinal product as well as describes the pharmacokinetics and interactions;
4. knows the effects, indications and contraindications of diagnostic and treatment methods;
5. understands the role of the healthy individual in society and is oriented towards the organization and implementation of public health promotion;
6. explains the principles of the functioning of the health care system in various situations, including emergencies;
7. knows the rights of the patient and the legal responsibility of the medical practitioner;
8. describes the course of medical development and the main findings.
Skills:
9. carries out academic and educational work in society on the importance and benefits of a healthy society society;
10. recognizes life-threatening emergencies, assesses the patient's vital signs and provides first aid;
11. examines the patient and makes a diagnosis by physical, laboratory, imaging and histopathological methods;
12. explains the cause of the illness and the treatment required to the patient or his/her authorised person in accordance with ethical and deontological requirements;
13. treats the patient;
14. provides support and comfort to the patient and their relatives;
15. prescribes medicines in accordance with the requirements of the prescription;
16. completes medical documentation in accordance with medical treatment standards and principles of good practice;
17. is familiar with the medical treatment rights and obligations specified in the regulatory enactments of the European Union and the Republic of Latvia;
18. works with information technologies in communication, treatment and research.
Competence:
19. formulates diagnoses and other terms related to the position of a doctor in the correct professional language;
20. resolves clinical cases and situations in accordance with the professional requirements of medical treatment, regardless of the stage of development;
21. assesses the threats to public and environmental health and takes timely action to prevent or eliminate them;
22. implements the norms of professional ethics and legal responsibility of a doctor.
Documents
| Document | Document type | Language |
|---|---|---|
| Expert / Experts joint report | Expert / Experts joint report | english |
| Self-evaluation report | Self-evaluation report | english |
| Self-evaluation report | Self-evaluation report | latvian |
History of study programme