Qualifications Framework level

EQF level

European Qualifications Framework (EQF) has 8 levels (1 – the lowest, 8 – the highest).

Levels reflect the complexity level of acquired knowledge, skills and competences (learning outcomes).


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LQF level

Latvian Qualifications Framework (LQF) has 8 levels (1 – the lowest, 8 – the highest).

Levels reflect the complexity level of acquired knowledge, skills and competences (learning outcomes).

LQF covers stages of education starting from the basic education (level 1 – special basic education) to the highest education (level 8 – doctoral studies).


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Learning outcomes

Learning outcomes are knowledge, skills and competences acquired during a certain period of learning.

In Latvia, learning outcomes are stipulated by state education standards and occupational standards (for the professional qualifications).

Learning outcomes of higher education are defined by higher education institutions.


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The objectives of the study programme:
To train highly qualified and competitive healthcare professionals in the multiprofessional field of rehabilitation who would be able to organise, coordinate and provide evidence-based rehabilitation services, carry out research and successfully integrate themselves in the academic environment.

Knowledge:
– knowledge of the organisation of health care and current development tendencies;
– understand, compare and critically evaluate the different theories of rehabilitation, concepts and current development tendencies;
– understand the multiprofessional nature of rehabilitation;
– understanding of the dynamics of the restrictions of functional limitations and their consequences at various levels (individual, group, society), as well as their significance within the context of public health;
– comprehension of stages, course, dynamics and outcomes of the rehabilitation process at various levels (individual, group, society);
– comprehension of research process and specific methods in rehabilitation;
– understanding of the need for constant improvement and development of your own professional growth and qualification;

Skills:
– to analyse the specific features of your profession or organisation, necessities and resources within the context of rehabilitation and health care;
– to apply appropriate assessment methods, record and analyse the results, plan and manage the rehabilitation process (for individuals and groups);
– follow to the innovations in the field, learn and apply the new methods in the particular professional field;
– collect and analyse the results of practise, share knowledge and facilitate development of particular profession and rehabilitation field;
– to inform and educate the society (individuals and groups) about rehabilitation methods and services to reduce the consequences of functional limitations and improve health;

Competences:
– to plan and achieve research according to the principles in rehabilitation with comprehension and recognition of consequences for actions regarding individual and society;
– to plan and organise new evidence-based efficient rehabilitation services;
– to plan, administer and lead the rehabilitation process according to particular professional competence, comprehension of specific for particular work environment;
– follow to ethical guidelines in professional work and recognize the consequences for actions regarding individual and society;
– administer the documentation related to professional activities;
– organize the documentation related to professional activities, follow to legal aspects of employment and safety rules.

 

Qualification acquisition requirements

Previous education
Higher education qualification of LQF level 6 (academic or professional bachelor) in the same or compatible branch of science or professional field laid down by higher education Institution
Ways to acquire 
Qualifications can be acquired in the framework of education programs or in the evaluation and recognition of non-formal knowledge, skills and competences acquired (in vocational education LKI Levels 2-4).
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Formal (through education programmes)
ECTS credit points 
The unit of the volume of Latvian higher education studies - 1 credit point corresponds to one week of study work in full-time studies (40 credit points per study year).

1 The credit point of Latvia corresponds to 1,5 ECTS (European Credit Transfer and Accumulation System) credit point.
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120
Duration of study 
Duration of qualification in full-time studies
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1-2 years

Qualification document

Awarding body

Higher education institution:

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Qualifications Framework level

EQF level

European Qualifications Framework (EQF) has 8 levels (1 – the lowest, 8 – the highest).

Levels reflect the complexity level of acquired knowledge, skills and competences (learning outcomes).


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LQF level

Latvian Qualifications Framework (LQF) has 8 levels (1 – the lowest, 8 – the highest).

Levels reflect the complexity level of acquired knowledge, skills and competences (learning outcomes).

LQF covers stages of education starting from the basic education (level 1 – special basic education) to the highest education (level 8 – doctoral studies).


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Qualification field, stage and type

Thematic field (ISCED 2013)
International Standard Classification of Education (ISCED) developed by UNESCO.
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Health (091)

Detailed field: (ISCED 2013)

Therapy and rehabilitation (0915)

Education
Stages of Latvian education system included in the LQF:
- basic education
- secondary education
- higher education
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Higher education

Qualification type
ITypes of Latvian education:
-General education
-Professional education
-Academic education
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Academic

Full or partial

Full qualification

Other information

National Education Information System

National Database of Education Opportunities

Active qualification

Period for issuing qualification: 2014-2019

Last changes: 15.01.2019

Posted: 29.08.2016