Methodological principles for improving the professional training of doctors in the process of studying biological and bioorganic chemistry in the aspect of chemical safety

Abstract

Chemical safety is a component of general and professional competencies of future doctors, namely: general culture (handling of chemical substances, household chemicals); promotion of a healthy lifestyle; prevention of diseases of the population; protection and preservation of public health; providing emergency medical care in emergencies (related to chemical accidents). The article substantiates the method of improving the professional training of future doctors by integrating modern aspects of chemical safety into biochemical training. The potential of the discipline "Biological and Bioorganic Chemistry" as a tool for the formation of competence in chemical safety of future physicians, due to a combination of theoretical training (training material on the mechanisms of inhibition of enzymatic reactions by toxicants; inhibitors and disintegrants of oxidative phosphorylation; molecular mechanisms of action of toxicants; formation and disposal of endogenous toxins; biotransformation of xenobiotics) and laboratory workshops (handling of chemical reagents; modern approaches to hazard labeling and labeling of chemicals; toxicants’ action modeling) is substantiated. The method of studying the educational material of the discipline "Biological and Bioorganic Chemistry" in the context of modern ideas on chemical safety is described. It provides a comprehensive application of modern teaching methods (design, solving situational problems, laboratory experiments, simulating the action of hazardous chemicals, testing) and teaching aids (glossary of terms on biochemical aspects of chemical safety; video lectures and methodical recommendations for independent work of students). The stages of the study method realization of the "Biological and bioorganic chemistry" discipline’s educational material in the context of modern ideas on chemical safety are described. These are the substances’ handling culture formation; formation of biochemical aspects of chemical safety; integration of modern ideas in the field of chemical safety and biochemical components

Assessing Therapy and Rehabilitation Comprehension of Chemical Labelling and Forming Chemical Safety Competence Specialists

“…They were offered to evaluate its use in classes. This card contains information about the compound's name, its compositional equation, labelling, signal words, a brief description of the hazard, algorithms for handling this chemical substance, and rules for providing first aid if necessary (Ishchenko et al, 2021b The students of higher education indicate the following answers: during military operations, it is essential to know how to act in case of use of chemical weapons and substances; handle and treat patients affected by chemical poisoning or contact with hazardous substances; provide medical assistance at the sites of accidents involving chemical substances; planning and carrying out rehabilitation of patients with chemical injuries in order to improve their condition and quality of life; ensuring safety for medical personnel and patients in the process of using chemical agents, for example, during physical therapy or other procedures; selection and prescription of drugs, analysis of their chemical structure and interactions may require understanding of possible side effects; understanding the chemical sensitivity and individual reactions of the patient to medicines for the most effective and safe treatment.…”