Basic information
| Study programme | Dental Hygiene |
|---|---|
| Higher Education Institution | Rīga Stradiņš University |
| Study field | Health Care |
All data
| Code of the study programme in accordance with the Latvian Education Classification | 41724 |
|---|---|
| EQF/LQF Level | 5 |
| Study Programme Type | Pirmā līmeņa profesionālā augstākā izglītība (ceturtā līmeņa profesionālā kvalifikācija), īstenojama pēc vispārējās vai profesionālās vidējās izglītības ieguves. Studiju ilgums pilna laika studijās divi–trīs gadi |
| Study programme (short name) | First level professional higher education study programme |
| Thematic group | Zobārstniecība |
| ISCED code | 0911 |
| ISCED | Zobārstniecība |
| Credit points | 120 |
| Degree to be acquired | - |
| Qualification to be obtained | Dental Hygienist |
| Study type and form | Full time studies |
| Study lenght | 2 years |
| Language | latvian |
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 | 27.05.2024 |
| Accreditation duration (in years) | 6 |
| Accreditation till | 28.05.2030 |
Results
Skills:
1. The acquired knowledge of biomedical, general clinical medicine and dental sciences enables an understanding of normal and pathological conditions in dentistry and the application of modern public health care methods in dentistry.
2. The student understands the basics of dental practice organisation. Understands medical ethics in relation to patients and colleagues.
3. The student has an understanding of the principles of ergonomics in their professional work, are aware of the potential for developing occupational diseases, understand occupational safety and the importance of maintaining one’s health.
4. In cooperation with a dentist, the student is able to perform a clinical diagnostic examination of the patient’s mouth, draw up, implement and evaluate a preventive, clinical periodontal treatment plan.
5. The student is able to educate the public in the prevention of oral diseases and to evaluate the effectiveness of various health education programmes.
6. Knows how to work with the dentist during medical manipulations and to carry out infection control measures in the dental office, maintaining a safe working environment in the dental surgery and providing a patient call-back system.
Competencies:
7. The student knows how to provide first aid in critical situations in the dental office.
8. Able to plan and conduct simple scientific research in the fields of preventive dentistry.
9. Knows how to practice oral hygiene care in all age groups, identifying at-risk groups.
1. The acquired knowledge of biomedical, general clinical medicine and dental sciences enables an understanding of normal and pathological conditions in dentistry and the application of modern public health care methods in dentistry.
2. The student understands the basics of dental practice organisation. Understands medical ethics in relation to patients and colleagues.
3. The student has an understanding of the principles of ergonomics in their professional work, are aware of the potential for developing occupational diseases, understand occupational safety and the importance of maintaining one’s health.
4. In cooperation with a dentist, the student is able to perform a clinical diagnostic examination of the patient’s mouth, draw up, implement and evaluate a preventive, clinical periodontal treatment plan.
5. The student is able to educate the public in the prevention of oral diseases and to evaluate the effectiveness of various health education programmes.
6. Knows how to work with the dentist during medical manipulations and to carry out infection control measures in the dental office, maintaining a safe working environment in the dental surgery and providing a patient call-back system.
Competencies:
7. The student knows how to provide first aid in critical situations in the dental office.
8. Able to plan and conduct simple scientific research in the fields of preventive dentistry.
9. Knows how to practice oral hygiene care in all age groups, identifying at-risk groups.
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 |
| Commission decision (29.01.2025) | Commission decision | latvian |
History of study programme
| Date | Information | Decision |
|---|---|---|
| 02.02.2023 |