Institute of Health and Social Work

The Institute of Health and Social Work (IHSW) is a USB HSSF workplace which implements a number of activities through its centers. The activities of the IHSW centers include the professional practice of students, research and publication activities, consulting, motivational activities, awareness and educational activities, organizing one-off and regular activities, organizing weekend events etc.

USB HSSF students participate in the activities of the individual centers in the context of professional practice and can also participate as volunteers, and gain practical experience in the field of social work and health and social issues.

Apart from professional practice, the active involvement of students in the activities of the IHSW centers also allow them to acquire and process data for their bachelor's, master's and dissertation theses on the basis of the practical experience of students and develop student publication and project activities.

The Institute of Social Work of the Faculty of Health and Social Studies of the University of South Bohemia in České Budějovice has been in existence since 1998. In 2007 there was an organizational change that involved the exclusion of the ISW from the Department of Supervision and Professional Practice of USB HSSF and the inclusion of the ISW in the organizational structure of USB HSSF as a separate workplace on the department level under the title Institute of Social Work (ISW). Thanks to changes in the organizational structure of HSSF with effect from 1 March 2011, the Institute of Social Work was renamed the Institute of Health and Social Work (IHSW).

The expert guarantor of IHSW research is prof. MUDr. Miloš Velemínský, CSc., dr. h. c. There are currently 3 centers under IHSW: The Center for the Prevention of Civilization Diseases; the Senior Center and the Physiotherapy Center.

Contact

Dr. Slavomír Rakouský

Technology scout of Fac. Health&Soc. Studies

University of South Bohemia

Branišovská 31

370 05 České Budějovice

Czech Republic

Phone/ +420 387 772 279

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Department of Radiology, Toxicology and Population Protection

Who are we?

The tasks of the Department of Radiology, Toxicology and Population Protection can be divided into two basic directions: teaching and research.

In the educational sphere, the department guarantees three fields of study: the bachelor degree courses "Radiology Assistant" and "Population Protection with a Focus on CBRNE" and the related master study course "Civil Emergency Preparedness". Teaching in all of these fields takes place in full-time and the combined form of study.

Members of the department are involved as principal investigators or co-investigators in research projects carried out in the framework of national grant agencies.

The research activities of the Department of Radiology, Toxicology and Population Protection are focused on the areas of crisis management, civil protection, toxicology, radiobiology, radiology, radiotherapy, nuclear medicine and biophysics. The department cooperates with a number of prominent Czech and foreign workplaces, both in the mutual exchange of teachers as well as in ensuring students practice in the above fields of study.

From the Czech workplaces these mainly include:

• Fire Rescue Corps of the South Bohemian region
• Regional Police Directorate of South Bohemian Region
• South Bohemian Regional Authority
• Temelin Nuclear Power Plant
• The State Office for Nuclear Safety
• The State Institute of Nuclear, Chemical and Biological Protection, v. v. i.
• Institute of Population Protection of Lázně Bohdaneč
• Hospital in České Budějovice, a.s.
• Outpatient clinic MEDIPONT, s. r. o., in České Budějovice
• Some Prague hospitals (Na Homolce Hospital, Motol University Hospital )

What do we do and for whom?

The department ensures the conceptual, organizational and realization of teaching in the fields of:

• Population Protection with a Focus on CBRNE
• Civil Emergency Preparedness
• Radiology Assistant

By completing a bachelor's field of Population Protection with a Focus on CBRNE, students will gain the necessary knowledge of the issue of crisis management with a focus on emergency and crisis situations, particularly in relation to chemical, biological, radiological, radiological and explosive substances that act on both human beings and flora and fauna. They are familiarized with the operation of various components of the integrated rescue system and with the running of workplaces focused on the detection of radiological, chemical or biological agents.

The follow-up master's degree in Civil Emergency Preparedness is two years. Civil Emergency Preparedness is a field comprising a summary of civilian control, planning and control processes and relationships that administrative bodies, local authorities and authorized institutions prepare to deal with emergencies and crisis situations. It contains a set of tasks and activities to identify the needs and possible solutions of crisis situations while respecting the given political, legal and economic conditions and with an effective use of the available resources, which the state is able to ensure for the safeguarding of internal and external security. The field of study allows students a choice of two modules. In addition to the common courses, students will be able to choose either:

▪ OM module (economic-medical-organizational profile) or

▪ RT module (radio-toxicity profile.)

The aim of the bachelor study field Radiology Assistant is the preparation of academically qualified medical personnel authorized to perform radiological imaging and radiation procedures and the application of ionizing radiation in the processes used during medical irradiation. The graduates of the study program have broad theoretical knowledge from the medical, social and other related disciplines, enabling them to quickly adapt to the conditions of professional practice.

Why do we exist?

Education

The department educates high-quality and confident graduates with all the necessary knowledge and skills for their profession for the applied sector of education.

Science and research:

In the field of scientific research, the work of the department focuses on three main areas. In the first one, the effect of permanently present NOx in the environment on the human body, that are a result of either natural processes or human activities, are studied in order to suggest ways to minimize their consequences. In the second one, the work of the department focuses on the study of the interaction of ionizing and non-ionizing radiation. In the third one, the influence of the psyche of human behavior in dealing with emergencies and the possibility of minimizing any negative effects caused mainly by erroneous information to the public by the mass media is evaluated.

What are our aims?

The objectives of the department

The aim of the department is to create an attractive and friendly environment for higher education students in bachelor's and master's fields of study, and thanks to offers that reflect the changing demands of the labor market, also a strong chance for the application of the education in the professional life of students. The long term goal of the department is the constant improvement of study and the improvement of learning conditions based on the improvement of the application of graduates in practice, whether it's in a practical profession or an area of research. Increasing the attractiveness of the study of the guaranteed field enables the creation of conditions for the professional growth of students and the increase of the share of talented students.

The main tasks of the department

• deepening cooperation with practice for the purpose of effective knowledge transfer;
• deepening international cooperation with universities and scientific workplaces abroad.

Where to find us?

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Contact information

Dr. Slavomír Rakouský

Technology scout of Fac. Health&Soc. Studies

University of South Bohemia

Branišovská 31

370 05 České Budějovice

Czech Republic

Phone/ +420 387 772 279

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Department of Social Work

Who are we?

The Department of Social Work creates conditions for the teaching of subjects such as social policy (social services), theories and methods of social work (with minorities, youth at risk, the elderly), sociology, professional practice and supervision, methods of sociological research etc. This concerns disciplines of both a theoretical and applied nature.

The department cooperates with a number of foreign universities from Germany, Austria, Holland, Belgium, Hungary, England, the United States etc.

What do we do and for whom?

Education

The academic staff of the department ensures the education of students in bachelor's, master's and doctoral study programs focused on health and social issues, as well as participating in teaching other forms of education, for example lifelong learning and the University of the Third Age. Employees of the department lead and oppose bachelor's, master's and dissertation theses.

Cooperation with practice:

The Department of Social Work provides professional practice and supervision for students in the field Rehabilitation-psychosocial care for handicapped children, adults and seniors and Social work in public administration. It cooperates very closely with workplaces that provide our students with the opportunity to perform professional practice.

Science and research:

Members of the department actively participate as investigators and co-investigators of scientific research projects. They are engaged in scientific and research teams abroad and participate, for example, in the implementation of the International Social Work Week, which takes place every year and is associated with the mobility of students, but also the mobility of foreign and domestic academics.

What are our aims?

Education

Our goal is to offer services related to teaching and research activities of an applied or scientific nature. In line with the trends in the social sphere, we will focus on expanding the spectrum of creative activities and the knowledge and skill potential of students and teachers.

Finally, we encourage the mobility of students and academics at foreign universities. Cooperation with partner universities will continue to be developed and expanded.

Cooperation with practice

We will deepen cooperation with workplaces, where the professional practice of students is performed, for example, by offering continuing education for employees of these organizations, and by the meeting of trainers with academic staff at the faculty etc.

Science and research:

The long-term research goal of the department staff is to develop the application of and methods of key social science disciplines, as well as design and publishing activities.

Contact information

Dr. Slavomír Rakouský

Technology scout of Fac. Health&Soc. Studies

University of South Bohemia

Branišovská 31

370 05 České Budějovice

Czech Republic

Phone/ +420 387 772 279

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Faculty of Health and Social Studies

Who are we?

The Faculty of Health and Social Studies of the University of South Bohemia in České Budějovice commenced its operations in 1990 as part of the Faculty of Education. As a classical humanities-oriented university it deals with health and social issues. It was already operating at the height of the educational process during its first term, so starting from the beginning of the next academic year, i.e. 1991/1992, it became an independent faculty of the University of South Bohemia.

The USB Faculty of Health and Social Studies was legally established on 8 November 1991 by the USB Academic Senate. It has long been focused on the development of education, the promotion of knowledge and creative scientific work in the health and social field and in related interdisciplinary and border areas.

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What do we do and for whom?

EDUCATION

The faculty provides students with a university education in bachelor's, master's and doctoral degree programs. The fields are aimed at prevention, rehabilitation and a holistic approach for all age groups, with the ultimate aim to maintain and improve their quality of life. The faculty is dedicated to the teaching of university-educated professionals in several study programs: nursing, midwifery, specialization in health care, rehabilitation, public health, social policy and social work, special education, biophysics, population protection and a program in English - nursing.

Within the framework of lifelong learning, the faculty offers study focused on the professional competence to practice the given profession, the programs are designed to enhance professional expertise in accordance with applicable legislation.

Within the framework of the University of the Third Age, the faculty offers several study courses.

SCIENCE AND RESEARCH

In the field of nursing, research leading to the improved quality of care of patients and nursing care - particularly multicultural nursing, clearly dominates. In the area of social rehabilitation, the scientific and research work of the faculty is focused mainly on improving the living conditions of the handicapped and the problems of the young generation, where constant attention is paid to accidents, violence and children's rights. Research is focused primarily on the situation in the Czech Republic. The areas of the quality of life, especially for the 50+ generation, social policy and the study of the human rights of minorities living in the Czech Republic are also given attention. In the field of population protection, research activity is focused on the study of the influence of permanently present NOx in the environment that is a result of both natural processes and human activities as well as the interaction of ionizing and non-ionizing radiation. Furthermore, in the field of laboratory methods, scientific work is focused on molecular diagnostic methods, detection methods using DNA hybridization, DNA chips for diagnosing viruses and the research of genetically modified organisms.

The USB Faculty of Health and Social Studies is now in the Czech Republic considered an important institution for the preparation of specialists, particularly in the area of nursing and other health and social programs, which is also reflected in the representation of its members on the scientific and academic boards of like-minded faculties of other universities. The permanent goal of all research groups is to participate in the management of projects under the 7th Framework Program of the European Union. The USB Faculty of Health and Social Studies, or the Department of Radiology, Toxicology and Population Protection, is currently involved in solving an international project under the Euratom 7RP EU program.

Why do we exist?

EDUCATION

The faculty offers full-time and combined studies. As a classic humanities-oriented university it is collectively engaged in the composition of health and social issues.

• bachelor degree studies - 8 study programs (13 fields);

• follow-up master's degree studies – 4 study programs (4 fields);

• doctoral degree studies - 2 study programs (2 fields);

We see the need to create e-learning courses, including the creation of study materials in Moodle, as a necessity.

Lifelong learning: The faculty also focuses on lifelong learning, especially by organizing short-term training courses, usable for the legislatively defined obligation of lifelong learning for social workers.
Education in English - a post-graduate program in International family and social studies (Graduate certificate in International Family and Community Studies) offered by the Faculty of Post-Graduate Studies at the University in Clemson, South Carolina, USA, designed to prepare students for the international field of public social work, is a very attractive course.

U3V – University of the Third Age: The University of the Third Age is implemented in several semester-long educational fields, modules, and interest related courses, especially language and computers. The meaning and mission of the University of the Third Age lies in the capacity of citizens to expand their knowledge in the fields offered without the necessary connection with professional knowledge.

SCIENCE AND RESEARCH

The faculty significantly contributes to the scientific and research activities in the field of health, social and related fields. The faculty management began to address and support a variety of activities and supporting projects in order to increase scientific research. The faculty is constantly increasing the number of projects successfully received.

Scientific, research and other creative activities are carried out in their entirety from investigative research to applied research, development activities and addressing current social orders and practical needs. It is derived from the intention of a long-term orientation and includes in particular research projects solved within the announced international, governmental, ministerial and other projects, furthermore research, expert and other projects implemented on the basis of cooperation agreements with other institutions and practices based on public procurement. Key areas of grant activities of USB HSSF include:

• determinants of health;
• nursing in selected clinical disciplines;
• pediatrics;
• sociology;
• ethnic minorities and immigrants;
• professional ethics;
• quality of life;
• the environment;
• the safety of the population;
• biotechnology;
• physical chemistry.

FOREIGN ACTIVITIES

The faculty encourages cooperation and its development on the international level and creates conditions for the mobility of students, academics and researchers. It organizes activities for strengthening the relationship between universities, multinational, national and regional institutions. Foreign partner university / faculty organizations are almost worldwide, while the contacts are maintained and organized by the Department of Foreign Relations. Countries where we can find a partner institution of the faculty include, for example: Belarus, Belgium, Denmark, Finland, South Africa, Canada, Hungary, Malta, Netherlands, Poland, Germany, Austria, the Russian Federation, the Slovak Republic, Slovenia, Thailand, Ukraine, the United States, United Kingdom, Zambia. The Department of Foreign Relations focuses on the mobility of students and teachers and humanitarian development activities.

PUBLISHING AND DISTRIBUTION ACTIVITIES

The publishing and distribution activities of USB HSSF provide a complete service for the publishing of magazines, scripts, supports, collections, information and promotional materials of the faculty (technical and professional editors, text editing, proofreading, typesetting, printing) With professional publishing houses (Triton, Grada, Galen etc.) it corrects the publishing of monographs. Representative magazines of the faculty - Contact and the Journal of Applied Biomedicine - have been issued since 2014 in partnership with the prestigious Dutch publishing house Elsevier. Publishing and distribution activities are also ensured by the editorial activities of the various magazines.

Issued periodicals:

-       Journal of Applied Biomedicine;

-       Contact;

-       Journal of Nursing, Social Studies, Public Health, and Rehabilitation.

What are our aims?

1. We want to provide our students with a high-quality university education and respond flexibly to the needs of the application sphere.
2. In the field of science and research we want to enable the linking of scientific and research activities in collaboration with industry and engage students in this research.
3. We want to contribute to the development of all scientific disciplines, which are the basis of our education areas.

Contact information

Address:

Faculty of Health and Social Studies

J. Boreckého 27

370 11 České Budějovice

Czech Republic

Registration No.: 600 766 58

Phone: +420 389 037 501

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Web: http://www.zsf.jcu.cz

Department of Laboratory Methods and Information Systems 

Who are we?

Our department mainly educates professionals for practice in health care. Therefore, our scientific and research activity is focused on practical applications. We can offer the experience of our staff in the field of laboratory diagnostic methods, including molecular diagnostics based on DNA and cooperation in the field of genetically modified organisms and computer modeling.

Research focus:

-         molecular diagnostic methods using the properties of molecules and interactions between molecules for molecular recognition and recognition of biological structures; specific applications are focused on the screening method using DNA hybridization, DNA chips for viral diagnostics

-         research of genetically modified organisms

-         study of molecular systems using methods of molecular modeling and simulation of processes

-         practical topics directly related to laboratory practice and information systems

Points of interest - molecular diagnostics

Molecular diagnostics, based on the mutual recognition of molecules, is an integral part of many practical applications in medicine, the pharmaceutical industry, toxicology, the natural environment, the food industry, agricultural production, etc. In a pilot research project, the department developed detection methods specifically aimed at the detection of plant pathogens - bacteria and viruses that provide prerequisites for further applications requiring rapid diagnosis, particularly where it is required to test samples for a larger (virtually unlimited) number of different microorganisms simultaneously. The Department is in contact with leading European institutions that are participating in the development of DNA chips in the COST program and in cooperation which was formed during carrying out the bilateral project of the Grant Agency of the Czech Republic and the Deutsche Forschungsgemeinschaft focused on the modeling of DNA chips. The Department provides consultation on the use of modern molecular diagnostic methods in practice and if necessary it also assists in the development and application of methods in different conditions.

COOPERATION WITH PRACTISE

Laboratory diagnostic methods for the purpose of medical diagnostics

The department guarantees the medical specialization – Medical laboratory assistant, which is focused on the education of laboratory staff for practice in hospitals and other medical facilities. We dispose of leading experts for teaching this discipline. Within theses, appropriately assigned tasks aimed at the verification or comparison of laboratory methods for particular files, preferably with an application in health service, can be addressed.

Computer molecular modeling

Computer molecular modeling enables the performance of complex experiments to verify and predict the behavior of molecules and molecular systems in silico, meaning via computer simulation. This approach saves time and costs in the development of new materials, pharmaceuticals and all systems that use the properties of molecules, such as molecular sensors or anticancer drugs.

The Department of Laboratory Methods and Information Systems has extensive experience in the molecular modeling of the interactions of biological molecules, especially nucleic acids, which it can provide during consultations or for the analysis of specific systems using methods of molecular modeling and other methods of modeling and the simulation of functions.

Contact

Dr. Slavomír Rakouský

Technology scout of Fac. Health&Soc. Studies

University of South Bohemia

Branišovská 31

370 05 České Budějovice

Czech Republic

30.11.2015 proběhlo v Centru ALGATECH Mikrobiologického ústavu AV ČR v Třeboni první setkání řasových biotechnologů České republiky. Zastoupeno zde bylo 5 výzkumných pracovišť Akademie věd České republiky, 3 univerzitní pracoviště a 5 privátních firem, svou práci představili nejvýznamnější čeští odborníci na řasovou biotechnologii. 

15. 3. 2016 - Přinášíme vám stručný přehled událostí za poslední období  

17. března 2016 proběhl v Klubu Akademické knihovny Jihočeské univerzity další ze série pravidelných seminářů pořádaných Kanceláří transferu technologií.  

Ve dnech 25.-28.4.  se v Bruselu konal veletrh Seafood Expo Global, kterého se zúčastnil i zástupce Kanceláře transferu technologiií,  technologický skaut Fakulty rybářství a ohrany vod. Tato akce patří mezi největší v oblasti ochodu s mořkými plody, své aktivity zde představilo více než 1 700 firem ze 75 zemí světa. Na veletrhu mimo jiné proběhlo jednání se zástupci skupiny Metro o dodávkách chlazených filet a opracovaných trupů z fakultní zpracovny ryb.

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Počátkem července proběhne v týmu Kanceláře transferu technologií (KTT) změna na pozici technologického skauta Zdravotně sociální fakulty. Novým členem týmu se stane RNDr. Karel Roháček, CSc., který nahradí RNDr. Slavomíra Rakouského, CSc., jenž v létě odchází do důchodu.
Dr. Roháček je zkušeným odborníkem nejen v oblasti ochrany duševního vlastnictví a transferu technologií. Působil po několik měsíců v Kanceláři transferu technologií Biologického Centra AV ČR, v.v.i (BC AV)., mimo jiné zde absolvoval vzdělávací kurzy „Technology Transfer Manager“, od stupně ‚Junior‘po stupeň ‚Expert‘. V průběhu svého působení v BC AV pracoval v oblasti biofyziky fotosyntézy a pro svůj výzkum vyvinul se spolupracovníky novou metodu, založenou na principu interference koherentního záření HeNe laseru. Funkční prototyp interferometrické aparatury, jakož i vyvinutá metoda, se staly předmětem českého (CZ 301826) a následně i amerického (US 8520215) patentu.
Od r. 2015 působí na Zdravotně sociální fakultě jako odborný asistent Ústavu laboratorní diagnostiky a veřejného zdraví.

Přejeme dr. Roháčkovi v nové funkci mnoho zdaru, zejména úspěšné navázání na dlouholetou spolupráci jeho fakulty s aplikační sférou a její další rozvoj.

Zároveň děkujeme dr. Rakouskému za práci v týmu KTT a přejeme mu pevné zdraví a mnoho tělesných i duševních sil v jeho další životní etapě.