Course: Rehabilitation Nursing and First Aid

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Course title Rehabilitation Nursing and First Aid
Course code KFA/ROST
Organizational form of instruction Lecture + Seminar
Level of course Bachelor
Year of study not specified
Semester Winter
Number of ECTS credits 2
Language of instruction Czech
Status of course Compulsory
Form of instruction Face-to-face
Work placements This is not an internship
Recommended optional programme components None
Lecturer(s)
  • Štěpánová Jarmila, Mgr. Ph.D.
Course content
Definition of the field of rehabilitation, history and basic concepts, structure of healthcare in the Czech Republic, nursing team, Code of Medical Ethics. Pain, hospitalism, sleeping of patients, diet, drug administration. Monitoring of physiological functions. Medical documentation. Complications and secondary changes from immobility and their prevention, pressure ulcers. Introduction to positioning (principles, types, aids). Positioning of patients in traumatology, surgery, orthopedics, cardiac surgery. Positioning in neurology (after stroke). Patient mobility in bed, verticalization of patient. Preparation for standing and walking, walking with crutches, using a wheelchair. Repetition of positioning, mobility, verticalization of patient, walking and using a wheelchair.

Learning activities and teaching methods
Lecture, Work with Text (with Book, Textbook), Observation, Demonstration, Training in job and motor Skils
  • Attendace - 26 hours per semester
  • Preparation for the Course Credit - 15 hours per semester
  • Preparation for the Exam - 40 hours per semester
Learning outcomes
This course informs students about the content of remedial nursing, about the structure and organization of medical system and medical staff.
Student is able to use gained knowledge in everyday life - for example cariing for family members.
Prerequisites
Basic knowledge of human anatomy.

Assessment methods and criteria
Mark, Oral exam

Recommended literature
  • Klusoňová, E., & Pitnerová, J. Rehabilitační ošetřování pacientů s těžkými poruchami hybnosti. Brno: NCO NZO.2005.
  • Kolář P. (2009). Rehabilitace v klinické praxi. Praha: Galen.
  • Kříž, J. (2019). Poranění míchy. Praha: Galen.
  • Wendsche, P. a kol. (2009). Poranění míchy: ucelená ošetřovatelsko-rehabilitační péče. Brno: NCONZO.


Study plans that include the course
Faculty Study plan (Version) Category of Branch/Specialization Recommended year of study Recommended semester
Faculty: Faculty of Physical Culture Study plan (Version): - (2020) Category: Health service 1 Recommended year of study:1, Recommended semester: Winter