Veidlapa Nr. M-3 (8)
Study Course Description
Otorhinolaryngology for Paediatric Neurologists
Course Code
RBO_013
Branch of Science
Anatomy; Clinical medicine
ECTS
3.00
Target Audience
Medicine
LQF
Level 8
Study Course Implementer
Course Supervisor
Jānis Sokolovs
Residency Speciality
Speciality
Pediatric neurolgist
Supervisor of Medical Speciality
Jurģis Strautmanis
Contacts
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About Study Course
Objective
To ensure the acquisition and improvement of theoretical knowledge and practical skills in the diagnosis and treatment of ear, throat and nose diseases in children, as well as to ensure the acquisition of knowledge and diagnosis of diseases and disorders of the hearing and vestibular system in children with neurological manifestations.
Learning Outcomes
Knowledge
1.Gains knowledge of the most common ear, throat and nose diseases in children, hearing and vestibular disorders in neurological diseases and syndromes.
Skills
1.Is able to perform basic clinical examination of ear, throat and nose diseases in children, to use theoretical knowledge and manipulations in the examination of the auditory and vestibular system for the diagnosis of neurological diseases and syndromes.
Competences
1.Independently plans and organises the improvement and development of own professional competence. Competence in ear, nose and throat diseases is sufficient to understand their nature, to diagnose and, if necessary, provide emergency care, to refer to a specialist, as well as to carry out diagnostic, treatment and preventive measures under the guidance of a specialist. Integrates knowledge of otorhinolaryngology in the development and expansion of the competence of a paediatric neurologist.
Assessment
Individual work
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1.
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Getting acquainted with the medical literature corresponding to the course, its analysis, independent preparation for seminars, preparation of presentations on the topics covered in seminars, current clinical cases.
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Examination
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Oral test - 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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Location
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On site
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Specialized room
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Topics
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Hearing impairment 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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Treatment and rehabilitation of hearing disorders.
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Total ECTS (Creditpoints):
3.00
Number of Residency Seminars:
2
Length (weeks):
2
Final Examination:
Residency exam (Theory and practice)
Bibliography
Required Reading
1.
Swaiman's Pediatric Neurology. 6th Edition, Kenneth Swaiman. 5th May 2017, Elsevier, 1432 lpp
2.
Nelson Textbook of Pediatrics. Kliegman, Robert M. 2016 by Elsevier, Inc.