Name of the Study Programme |
First Level Professional Higher Education Study Programme in Medicine |
Code of the Study Programme |
41721 |
Duration and Scope of the Study Programme |
Three years or six terms of full time intramural studies of 180 ECTS (120 CP) for applicants with secondary education Two years or four terms of full time intramural studies of 120 ECTS (80 CP) for applicants with vocational secondary education and the qualification of Physician Assistant (Paramedic) |
Enrolment requirements
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Secondary education Vocational secondary education and the qualification of Physician Assistant (Paramedic) |
Degree obtained |
Physician Assistant or Physician Assistant in Ambulatory Care or Physician Assistant in Emergency Care |
Location where the study programme is conducted |
Riga Medical College of the University of Latvia Hipokrāta iela 1, Riga, LV-1079, Latvia |
Qualification – Physician Assistant
The study program prepares specialists, who provide emergency medical care to victims of a life-threatening, critical condition at the pre-hospital stage and in inpatient admissions departments, determine diagnosis and continuous treatment, and primary health care, while educating patients and members of the community.