Veidlapa Nr. M-3 (8)
Study Course Description
Oncology
Course Code
RBC_028
Branch of Science
Clinical medicine
ECTS
11.00
Target Audience
Medicine
LQF
Level 8
Study Course Implementer
Course Supervisor
Zane Ābola
Residency Speciality
Speciality
Pediatric surgeon
Supervisor of Medical Speciality
Zane Ābola
Contacts
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About Study Course
Objective
To provide and enhance the theoretical knowledge and practical skills in oncology, per the pediatric surgical specialty’s requirements to prepare the doctor for certification in the specialty of pediatric surgery.
Learning Outcomes
Knowledge
1.- assessment of oncological emergency conditions and oncological treatment plan drafting for adults of various ages (with/without concomitant diseases); - examination and treatment plan drafting for patients before planned operations in cases of various organ system tumors; - examination and treatment plan drafting for patients after various organ system tumor surgical treatment; - treatment plan drafting for patients of various ages (with/without concomitant diseases) suffering from malignant disease affecting various organ systems and at various stages; - recognition of emergency conditions in oncology; - Institution of an analgesic therapy plan for various organ system tumor cases, various intensities and etiologies of pain syndrome. • Detailed theoretical knowledge about oncological possibilities and principles for various organ systems in cases of oncological illness for patients of various ages; • Oncological screening and diagnostic methods used for patients of various ages (with/without concomitant diseases); • To prepare an examination plan for patients of various ages (with/without concomitant diseases) suffering from malignant disease of various organ systems and stages; • To draft a treatment plan for patients of various ages (with/without concomitant diseases) suffering from malignant disease of various organ systems and stages; • To recognize emergency conditions in oncology; • To institute an analgesic therapy plan for various organ system tumor cases, various intensities and etiologies of pain syndrome.
Skills
1.- to provide qualified emergency diagnostics and assistance to patients of various ages with various organ system tumors; - the ability to designate adequate analgesic therapy for patients post oncological therapeutic operations; - to assess treatment outcomes of various organ system cancer surgical treatment, radiotherapy, and chemotherapy.
Competences
1.- to provide qualified initial and emergency assistance to patients of various ages (with/without concomitant illnesses) with oncological diseases. - To formulate indications for surgical therapy, radiotherapy, and chemotherapy for patients of various ages (with/without concomitant diseases).
Assessment
Individual work
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1.
Individual work |
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To prepare clinical case description/presentation according to topics of seminars.
To prepare literature review/presentation about 1-3 current topics according to course.
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Examination
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Grade
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1.
Examination |
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-Written examination containing questions regarding the program, knowledge is evaluated using the 10-point system.
-Practical skills are also evaluated using the 10-point system.
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Study Course Theme Plan
FULL-TIME
Part 1
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Seminar
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Modality
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Location
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On site
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Auditorium
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Topics
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Introduction in general oncology. Screening methods in oncology.
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Seminar
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Modality
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On site
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Auditorium
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Topics
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Cancer etiological and risk factors. Early diagnostics for cancer.
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Seminar
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Modality
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Location
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On site
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Auditorium
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Topics
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Acute conditions in oncology. Pain syndrome.
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Seminar
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Modality
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Location
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On site
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Auditorium
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Topics
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Cancer medication therapy.
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Seminar
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Modality
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Location
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On site
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Auditorium
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Topics
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Radiotherapy’s main principles and side effects.
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Seminar
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Modality
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On site
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Auditorium
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Topics
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Cancer immunology and immunotherapy. Cancer markers.
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Total ECTS (Creditpoints):
11.00
Number of Residency Seminars:
6
Length (weeks):
8
Final Examination:
Residency exam (Theory and practice)
Bibliography
Required Reading
1.
Advances in Oncology. Edited By Leonidas C. Platanias, Jun 2021
2.
Imaging in Oncology, An Issue of Surgical Oncology Clinics of North America. Vijay P. Khatri, Sep 2014
3.
The Bethesda Handbook of Clinical Oncology. J. Abraham, J. L. Gulley, C.J. Allegra. 3rd Edition. Lippincott, Williams&Wilkins,Philadelphia, 2010. Pg. 649
Additional Reading
1.
Outcomes Research in Surgical Oncology, An Issue of Surgical Oncology Clinics. Clifford Ko, Jun 2012
2.
Palliative Care in Surgical Oncology, An Issue of Surgical Oncology Clinics of North America. Edited By Bridget N. Fahy, Jun 2021
Other Information Sources
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www.netwibes.com/info_med
4.
www.scirus.com