Veidlapa Nr. M-3 (8)
Study Course Description
Neuroradiology
Course Code
RNK_005
Branch of Science
Anatomy; Clinical medicine
ECTS
4.95
Target Audience
Medicine
LQF
Level 8
Study Course Implementer
Course Supervisor
Gaida Krūmiņa
Residency Speciality
Speciality
Neurosurgeon
Supervisor of Medical Speciality
Rolfs Ozols
Contacts
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About Study Course
Objective
To provide with and improve the theoretical knowledge and practical skills in accordance with requirements of neurosurgery speciality regulations in order to prepare the doctor for certification in neurosurgery speciality.
Learning Outcomes
Knowledge
1.On basic principles of radiological diagnostics of pathologies of nervous system parts (including the cortex, blood supply and bearing structure).
Skills
1.Ability to interpret the results of radiography, angiography, computed tomography, MRI and other radiological examinations of parts of nervous system (including cortex, blood supply and bearing system) independently.
Competences
1.Based on knowledge and skills acquired, the doctor is able to practice independently in the speciality of neurosurgeon, to carry out a self-evaluation of the results of his/her own work, participate in training of the colleagues and improve his/her own professional capacity by means of self-study on a regular basis.
Assessment
Individual work
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In addition to the workshops, residents carry out research and teaching, as well as visits to CEF RS organized lectures of medicine and other sciences interdisciplinary problems and the theory of the guidelines. The resident must independently review the literature, prepare presentations on the topics of the seminars.
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Examination
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An aptitude test based on questions
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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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Auditorium
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Topics
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Basic principles of a modern neuroradiological examination
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Seminar
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On site
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Auditorium
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Neuroradiological examination of the head
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Seminar
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On site
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Neuroradiological examination of the spinal area
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Total ECTS (Creditpoints):
4.95
Number of Residency Seminars:
3
Length (weeks):
4
Final Examination:
Residency exam (Theory and practice)
Bibliography
Required Reading
1.
Thurnher M. M., Jager R. , Rovira A. , Barkhof F. Clinical Neuroradiology: The ESNR Textbook – Springer, 2019.
2.
Moore R.K. Diagnostic Imaging: Pediatric Neuroradiology, 3rd Edition – Elsevier, 2019.
3.
Nadgir R., David Yousem D. Neuroradiology: The Requisites 4th Edition - Elsevier, 2016.
4.
Van Goethem J., Van den Hauwe L., Parizel P. M., Editors Baert A. L., Knauth M., Sartor K. Spinal Imaging. Medical Radiology / Diagnostic Imaging. – Springer-Verlag, 2007.
