Veidlapa Nr. M-3 (8)
Study Course Description
Pharmacotherapy in Dermatology and Wound Care
Course Code
DVK_005
Branch of Science
Clinical medicine
ECTS
3.00
Target Audience
Clinical Pharmacy
LQF
Level 7
Study Type And Form
Full-Time
Study Course Implementer
Course Supervisor
Elga Bataraga
Structure Unit Manager
Elga Bataraga
Structural Unit
Department of Dermatology and Venereology
Contacts
Riga, 18 Baznicas Street, dvk@rsu.lv, +371 26194765
About Study Course
Objective
To provide theoretical knowledge about acute and chronic skin diseases, their aetiology, pathogenesis, clinical symptoms, principles of medical therapy, problems and algorithms, prophylaxis; different kinds of wounds, classification, options for medical therapy, problems, possibilities for modern use of wound care remedies, bandages and materials for dressings.
Preliminary Knowledge
Basic knowledge in human anatomy, physiology and basic knowledge in pathology, basic knowledge in microbiology, pharmacology and epidemiology.
Learning Outcomes
Knowledge
1.Dermatology: will understand the causes and course of dermatological diseases; will understand and analyse the results of differential diagnostics of skin diseases, will know the prophylactic possibilities of skin diseases; will be able to list and find the healthcare legislative acts of LR and EU related to dermatological diseases; Wound care: will know forms and classification of the wounds; will know wound healing stages and phases; will know the novel medication, bandages and dressings, used in wound therapy; will understand the methods and aims in wound care.
Skills
1.Dermatology: to interpret and analyse the obtained medical facts and results; in collaboration with medical personnel will be able to create and evaluate the medical treatment plan; to act as professional in skin disease prevention in the context of public and individual healthcare; to take the organisational and administrative responsibility in making the choice of cost-effective and evidence based algorithms for medical treatment of dermatologic diseases. Wound care: to evaluate the forms of the wounds and to choose the appropriate medical treatment methods; to explain to a patient the significance and aims of the wound care; to develop a proper cost-effective and evidence based wound care plan.
Competences
1.In collaboration with medical personnel to prescibe the medical treatment plan for an individual patient; to evaluate the advantages and disadvantages of different medical treatment methods, in the context of examination data of the patient; to supervise/control the course of medical therapy, to evaluate the results and to prepare the necessary information for other medical specialists.
Assessment
Individual work
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1.
Individual work |
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The student studies independently the literature listed in the study programme, performs the summary/review of the obtained information. Prepares the clinical pharmacist's assessment in medical treatment cases.
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Examination
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% from total grade
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Grade
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1.
Examination |
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Exam: knowledge of the topics acquired in the study course is tested - 50% (including the analysis of medical therapy - 50%).
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Study Course Theme Plan
FULL-TIME
Part 1
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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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Specialized room
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3
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Topics
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Skin diseases, their causes and contributing factors. Causes of wound development, predisposing factors. Characteristics of the corresponding primary and secondary skin elements.
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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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Specialized room
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3
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Topics
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Types of chronic wounds, their classification. The concept of the surgical aspect and burns. Wounds and mucosal lesions of specific skin infections, clinical manifestations and tactic of action.
Non-healing and complicated skin wounds, their causes, clinical manifestations, differential diagnosis and action algorithm.
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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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Specialized room
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3
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Topics
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Venous and arterial ulcers, diabetic foot. Conceptual description, skin manifestations, tactical action.
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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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Specialized room
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3
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Topics
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Eczema paraulcerosum and trophic ulcers. Etiology and pathophysiology. Clinical characterization and course. Diagnostics of trophic ulcers and algorithm of differential diagnosis in dermatological aspect.
Principles of medical therapy of trophic ulcers in dermatology. Prevention of complications and risks. Principles and possibilities of local treatment of trophic ulcers in dermatology. Prevention measures, opportunities.
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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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Specialized room
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3
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Topics
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Principles of wound care in dermatology. Etiological and pathogenetic aspects of wound healing.
Wound care measures and therapeutic algorithm, taking into account the anatomical location of the body. Medication used in wound dermatological care.
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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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Specialized room
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3
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Topics
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Symptoms of skin diseases. Basic principles of patient examination in dermatology. Description of the local status of the lesion. Clinical symptoms of ulcers and wounds.
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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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Specialized room
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3
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Topics
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The most common types of wounds and ulcers in dermatology. Their diagnostics, differential diagnostics.
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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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Specialized room
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3
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Topics
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Principles of wound dermatological care. Characterization, types and practical use of medication. Types and possibilities of medical therapy in wound dermatological care.
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Total ECTS (Creditpoints):
3.00
Contact hours:
24 Academic Hours
Final Examination:
Exam (Oral)
Bibliography
Required Reading
1.
Kang S., Amagai M., Bruckner A.L., Enk A.H., et.al. Fitzpatrick's Dermatology. 2-Volume Set, 9th Ed. McGraw-Hill Education / Medical, 2019, 1866 p.
2.
Wolff K., Johnson R.A., Saavedra A.P., Roh E.K. Fitzpatrick's Color Atlas and Synopsis of Clinical Dermatology. 8th Ed. McGraw-Hill Education / Medical, 2017, 976 p.
3.
Bolognia J.L., Schaffer J.V., Cerroni L. Dermatology. 2-Volume Set, 4th Ed. Elsevier, 2018, 2880 p.
Additional Reading
1.
Habif T.P. Clinical Dermatology, 67h ed. Elsevier, 2021, 1064 p.
2.
Shimizu H. Shimizu's Dermatology, 2nd Ed. Wiley Blackwell, 2017, 664 p.
3.
Griffiths C., Barker J., Bleiker T., Chalmers R., Creamer D. Rook's Textbook of Dermatology. 4-Volume Set, 9th Ed. Wiley-Blackwell, 2016, 4696 p.
4.
Lebwohl M., Heymann W., Berth-Jones J., Coulson I. Treatment of Skin Disease: Comprehensive Therapeutic Strategies, 6th ed. Elsevier, 2022, 912 p.
5.
Alikhan A., Hocker T.L.H. Review of Dermatology, 1st Ed. Elsevier, 2018, 518 p.
6.
Vīksna L., Sidhoma E., Bantauska D. Dermatoloģijas pamati. Medicīnas apgāds, 2021, 295 lpp. (latviešu plūsmas studijām)
7.
Rubins A. Dermatoveneroloģija. Latvijas Dermatovenerologu asociācija un Latvijas Dermatoveneroloģijas fonds, 2020, 592 lpp. (latviešu plūsmas studijām)
Other Information Sources
7.
European Wound Management Asociation (EWMA) http://www.ewma.org