Veidlapa Nr. M-3 (8)
Study Course Description
Obstetrics and Gynaecology
Course Code
LF_314
Branch of Science
Clinical medicine; Obstetrics and gynaecology
ECTS
3.00
Target Audience
Medicine
LQF
Level 5
Study Type And Form
Full-Time
Study Course Implementer
Course Supervisor
Inga Krēvica-Rozenberga
Structure Unit Manager
Dita Role
Structural Unit
RSU Liepāja Branch
Contacts
Liepaja, Riņķu Street 24/26, lf@rsu.lv, +371 63442118, +371 63442119, +371 63484632
About Study Course
Objective
To develop the understanding of and gain knowledge about the care of pregnant women and women in labour, pathologies of pregnancy and childbirth, gynaecological diseases.
Preliminary Knowledge
In anatomy, physiology and pathological physiology, pharmacology, communication and ethics.
Learning Outcomes
Knowledge
1.After completing the study course, the student is able to describe the anatomy of the female genital organs; understand the menstrual cycle and hormonal regulation; is able to name contraceptive methods; has developed an understanding of conception, the course of foetal development, is able to explain the physiological and pathological course of childbirth; understands the main principles of obstetric assistance in case of abnormal childbirth; is able to perform differential diagnosis in case of acute conditions in gynaecology; understands operative gynaecology, the main gynaecological diseases in children and adolescents, care.
Skills
1.As a result of completing the study course, the student learns and practically knows how to: describe the anatomy and physiology of the female genital organs; explain to a woman the physiology of the menstrual cycle; describe the physiology of conception and foetal development; demonstrate the biomechanisms of childbirth on a model; assess pathology during pregnancy, solve problems in various clinical situations – during pregnancy, childbirth, postpartum period in case of gynaecological diseases; can explain the need for examinations, interpret the obtained results, prescribe examinations, evaluate precancerous diseases, benign and malignant tumours.
Competences
1.Students know how to assess the progress of physiological and pathological childbirth, are practically able to assist in childbirth in the case of occipital anterior and posterior position, diagnose pathology in early pregnancy, critically evaluate emergency conditions and provide the necessary care (ensure primary resuscitation). Able to provide care to a gynaecological patient, pregnant woman, woman giving birth during various clinical procedures, knows how to organise medical documentation.
Assessment
Individual work
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Individual work |
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Preparation for the topic of the respective class, using recommended literature and Internet sources, with subsequent evaluation thereof and practical application in practical classes. Independent acquisition of practical skills under the guidance of the lecturer.
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Examination
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Examination |
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Class attendance – 20%, multiple-choice test results – 10% and practical skills tests – 20%. At the end of the course, an exam consisting of theoretical questions and a test of practical skills on a model – 50%
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Study Course Theme Plan
FULL-TIME
Part 1
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Class/Seminar
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Auditorium
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2
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Topics
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Critical conditions in obstetrics. Instrumental vaginal delivery. Caesarean section. Postpartum complications.
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Auditorium
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2
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Topics
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Physiology of pregnancy. Physiologic labour.
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Contact hours
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Auditorium
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2
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Topics
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Pathology during early pregnancy. Toxicosis of pregnant women. Bleeding during pregnancy and antenatal bleeding. Extragenital diseases and pregnancy. Serological incompatibility of the mother and the foetus. Multifetal pregnancy.
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Lecture
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Auditorium
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2
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Topics
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Physical, mental and social health of women. Legal aspects in perinatal protection, protection of women and mothers.
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Contact hours
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On site
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Auditorium
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2
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Topics
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Critical conditions in obstetrics. Instrumental vaginal delivery. Caesarean section. Postpartum complications.
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Class/Seminar
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Modality
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Location
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Contact hours
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On site
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Auditorium
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2
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Topics
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Genital prolapse, abnormal foetal lie Genital and mammary precancerous diseases, malignant tumours in gynaecology.
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Location
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Contact hours
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On site
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Auditorium
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2
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Topics
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Pathology during early pregnancy. Toxicosis of pregnant women. Bleeding during pregnancy and antenatal bleeding. Extragenital diseases and pregnancy. Serological incompatibility of the mother and the foetus. Multifetal pregnancy.
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Lecture
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Modality
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Location
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Contact hours
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On site
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Auditorium
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2
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Topics
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Pathology during early pregnancy. Toxicosis of pregnant women. Bleeding during pregnancy and antenatal bleeding. Extragenital diseases and pregnancy. Serological incompatibility of the mother and the foetus. Multifetal pregnancy.
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Location
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Contact hours
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On site
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Auditorium
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2
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Topics
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Abnormal foetal lie, labour anomalies.
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Lecture
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Modality
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Location
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Contact hours
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On site
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Auditorium
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2
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Topics
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Anatomy and physiology of female genital system. Menstrual cycle. Periods of woman’s life, contraception.
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Modality
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Contact hours
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On site
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Auditorium
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2
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Topics
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Physiology of pregnancy. Physiologic labour.
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Lecture
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Modality
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Location
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Contact hours
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On site
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Auditorium
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Topics
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Menstrual cycle disorders. Genital tract infections. Endometriosis. Gynaecological traumatism. The main gynaecological diseases of adolescents.
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Class/Seminar
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Modality
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Location
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Contact hours
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On site
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Auditorium
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2
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Topics
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Menstrual cycle disorders. Genital tract infections. Endometriosis. Gynaecological traumatism. The main gynaecological diseases of adolescents.
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Location
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Contact hours
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On site
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Auditorium
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2
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Topics
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Preterm birth. Infertility.
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Class/Seminar
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Modality
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Location
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Contact hours
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On site
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Auditorium
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2
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Topics
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Abnormal foetal lie, labour anomalies.
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Lecture
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Modality
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Location
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Contact hours
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On site
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Auditorium
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2
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Topics
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Genital prolapse, abnormal foetal lie Genital and mammary precancerous diseases, malignant tumours in gynaecology.
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Total ECTS (Creditpoints):
3.00
Contact hours:
32 Academic Hours
Final Examination:
Exam (Oral)
Bibliography
Required Reading
1.
Andrējeva, S., Auziņa, I., Eihenberga, S. Dzemdniecība. Rīga, Daces Rezenbergas redakcijā, 2016.
2.
Auziņa, I., Andrējeva, S., Baidekalna, I., Baltiņa, D., Barkāne, E. Ginekoloģija. SIA Medicīnas apgāds, Rīga, 2013.
3.
Auziņa, I. Bērnu un pusaudžu ginekoloģija. Apgāds “Rasa ABC”, SIA, 2004. (akceptējams izdevums)
4.
Viljams, V. B. Viljamsa DZEMDNIECĪBA. Tulkojums latviešu valodā. Ģimenes veselības centrs „Stārķa ligzda”, Rīga, 2013.
5.
Markovs, J. Cilvēka embrioloģijas pamati. Literārā brālība, Rīga, 2006. (akceptējams izdevums)
Additional Reading
1.
Stables, D., Rankin, J. Physiology in Childbearing with Anatomy. Elsevier, 2010.
2.
Eraser, Diane M., Cooper, Margaret A. Myles Textbook for midwives. Elsevier, 2009.
3.
Mantle, I., Haslam, J., Barton, S., Cardozo, L. Physiotherapy in Obstetrics and Gynaecology. Butterworth Heinemann, 2004.
4.
Lowdermilk, D. L., Perry, S. E., Cashion, K. Maternity & women's health care. Elsevier Mosby, 2012.
5.
Ļevkovs, Ļ., Lejiņš, V. Neauglības ārstēšanas iespējas. Nordik, 2001.
Other Information Sources
1.
Latvijas ginekologu un dzemdību speciālistu asociācijas vadlīnijas