Veidlapa Nr. M-3 (8)
Study Course Description
Lung Function Testing
Course Code
RBP_014
Branch of Science
Clinical medicine; Paediatrics
ECTS
3.00
Target Audience
Medicine
LQF
Level 8
Study Course Implementer
Course Supervisor
Elīna Aleksejeva
Residency Speciality
Speciality
Pediatric pneumologist
Supervisor of Medical Speciality
Elīna Aleksejeva
Contacts
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About Study Course
Objective
Master pulmonary functional diagnostic methods in pulmonology, be able to apply them in the diagnosis of respiratory diseases.
Learning Outcomes
Knowledge
1.Know the lung function tests, their application in the diagnosis of respiratory disease.
Skills
1.Able to perform spirometry, methacholine provocation test and oscillometry, and interpret the obtained results.
Competences
1.Able to independently perform spirometry, methacholine provocation test, oscillometry, provide a conclusion, description of results.
Assessment
Individual work
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During each study course, reports are prepared, clinical cases are reviewed, and the latest literature is reviewed. In addition to seminars, residents conduct research and pedagogical work, as well as attend lectures organised by the Centre for Continuing Education on interdisciplinary problems and theoretical guidelines in medicine and other sciences.
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Examination
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MCT with 30 questions, evaluation in 10 points 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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Specialized room
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Topics
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Pulmonary function tests in children and adults, application of the method depending on the cause of respiratory disease, interpretation of the obtained results.
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Total ECTS (Creditpoints):
3.00
Number of Residency Seminars:
1
Length (weeks):
2
Final Examination:
Residency exam (Theory and practice)
Bibliography
Required Reading
1.
Chernik, V., et al. Kendig’s disorders of the respiratory tract in children. 9th Edition. Saunders Elsevier. 2019.
Additional Reading
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ERS Handbook of Paediatric Respiratory Medicine. 2nd Edition, Ernst Eber, 2018.