Veidlapa Nr. M-3 (8)
Study Course Description
Paediatrics for Paediatric Neurologists II
Course Code
RBO_034
Branch of Science
Clinical medicine
ECTS
38.00
Target Audience
Medicine
LQF
Level 8
Study Course Implementer
Course Supervisor
Jurģis Strautmanis
Residency Speciality
Speciality
Pediatric neurolgist
Supervisor of Medical Speciality
Jurģis Strautmanis
Contacts
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About Study Course
Objective
To ensure the acquisition of theoretical knowledge and practical skills in the diagnosis and treatment of paediatric diseases (paediatrics).
Learning Outcomes
Knowledge
1.Acquires knowledge about normal child development, feeding, aetiology, pathogenesis, pathophysiology, symptomatology, diagnosis, differential diagnosis, therapy and prevention of the most common paediatric diseases.
Skills
1.Able to provide qualified medical assistance to children in case of the most common acute and chronic diseases, performing disease diagnosis, treatment and prevention. Able to advise patients, their relatives and other medical personnel, sensitively build professional relationships with patients and their caregivers, colleagues, taking into account cultural and ethnic characteristics, children’s rights, principles of ethics, professional secret and confidentiality. Able to avoid unnecessary examinations, unjustified treatment and unnecessary hospitalization of the child; works in a team, cooperating with parents and other groups of society.
Competences
1.Independently plans and organises the improvement and development of one’s professional competence. Competence in paediatric diseases is sufficient to be able to solve the most frequent problems independently, and to understand the essence of the more complex ones, diagnose them and, if necessary, provide emergency assistance, refer to a specialist, as well as implement diagnostic, treatment and preventive measures under the guidance of a specialist. Integrates paediatric knowledge in the development and expansion of the competence of the paediatric neurologist specialty.
Assessment
Individual work
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1.
Individual work |
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Getting acquainted with medical literature relevant to the course, analysis thereof, independent preparation for seminars, preparation of presentations on topics covered in seminars, current clinical cases.
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Examination
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1.
Examination |
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Oral exam – analysis of a clinical case.
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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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On site
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Specialized room
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Topics
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Basic principles of research planning and organisation.
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Seminar
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Specialized room
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Topics
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Principles of creating research questionnaires for computer processing.
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Seminar
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On site
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Specialized room
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Topics
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Feeding disorders in children.
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Seminar
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On site
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Specialized room
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Topics
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Constipations.
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Seminar
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On site
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Specialized room
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Topics
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The most common oncological diseases in children.
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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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Specialized room
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Topics
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Lymphadenopathy.
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Seminar
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On site
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Specialized room
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Topics
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Principles of chemotherapy in paediatric oncology.
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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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Specialized room
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Topics
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Anaemia in children.
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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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Specialized room
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Topics
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Hip joint pathology in children, evaluation of infants, technical possibilities of diagnosis.
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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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Specialized room
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Topics
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Minor surgical diseases in children: phimosis, hydrocele, funiculocele, varicocele, umbilical hernia, inguinal hernia, time of surgical treatment thereof.
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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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Specialized room
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Topics
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Interpretation of clinical and biochemical data in paediatric practice.
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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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Specialized room
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Topics
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Microbiological examination in paediatric practice.
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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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Specialized room
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Topics
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Antimicrobial resistance and antibacterial 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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Specialized room
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Topics
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Latest developments in vaccination.
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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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Specialized room
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Topics
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Current problems in paediatric phthisiology.
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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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Specialized room
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Topics
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Current problems in paediatric pulmonology and allergology.
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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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Specialized room
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Topics
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Current problems in ambulatory paediatrics.
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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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Specialized room
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Topics
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Current problems in neonatology.
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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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Specialized room
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Topics
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Current problems in paediatric intensive care.
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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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Specialized room
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Topics
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Current problems in paediatric cardiology.
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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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Specialized room
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Topics
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Current problems in paediatric rheumatology.
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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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Specialized room
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Topics
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Current problems in paediatric gastroenterology.
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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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Specialized room
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Topics
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Current problems in paediatric nephrology.
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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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Specialized room
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Topics
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Current problems in paediatric endocrinology.
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Total ECTS (Creditpoints):
38.00
Number of Residency Seminars:
24
Length (weeks):
28
Final Examination:
Residency exam (Theory and practice)
Bibliography
Required Reading
1.
Nelson Textbook of Pediatrics. Kliegman, Robert M. 2016 by Elsevier, Inc.
2.
Nelson Essentials of Pediatrics. Marcdante, Karen J., MD. 2015 by Saunders, an imprint of Elsevier Inc
3.
Pediatric Clinical Skills. Goldbloom, Richard B. 2011 by Saunders, an imprint of Elsevier Inc
4.
Principles and Practice of Pediatric Infectious Diseases. Long, Sarah S. 2012, Elsevier Inc.
5.
Rennie and Roberton’s Textbook of Neonatology. Rennie, Janet M. 2012, Elsevier Limited
6.
Feigin and Cherry's Textbook of Pediatric Infectious Diseases. Cherry, James D.. 2014, by Saunders, an imprint of Elsevier Inc.
7.
Harriet Lane Handbook, The Harriet Lane Handbook of Pediatric Antimicrobial Therapy, The Johns Hopkins Hospital. 2015 by Saunders, an imprint of Elsevier Inc.
8.
Pediatric Critical Care. Fuhrman, Bradley P. 2011 by Mosby, Inc., an affiliate of Elsevier Inc.