Veidlapa Nr. M-3 (8)
Study Course Description
X-Ray Diagnosis for Children and Adults
Course Code
RBP_016
Branch of Science
Clinical medicine; Paediatrics
ECTS
11.00
Target Audience
Medical Services; 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
Extend the knowledge of normal and abnormal radiological findings of the respiratory system, be able to evaluate and describe diagnostic imaging (X-ray and CT of the lungs and mediastinum).
Learning Outcomes
Knowledge
1.Ability to demonstrate in-depth knowledge and understanding of respiratory, pulmonary, pleural and mediastinal diseases in general and manifestations of other diseases of this system in particular, and their diagnosis.
Skills
1.Evaluate the results of imaging.
Competences
1.Use the acquired knowledge and skills to perform the functions of a highly qualified specialist and to advise patients with acquired and congenital lung and respiratory diseases at any age of the child.
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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1.
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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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Use of radiological diagnostic methods in pulmonology (X-ray, CT, MRI, USG)
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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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X-ray anatomy of the normal chest organs in children.
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Seminar
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Modality
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On site
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Specialized room
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Topics
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Radiological findings in acute respiratory tract infections.
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Seminar
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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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Radiological findings in congenital respiratory tract infections, diagnostic methods required for assessment.
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Seminar
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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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Radiological findings in possible differential diagnosis in paediatric pulmonology.
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Seminar
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On site
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Specialized room
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Radiological findings of lung pathology in new-borns.
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Total ECTS (Creditpoints):
11.00
Number of Residency Seminars:
6
Length (weeks):
8
Final Examination:
Residency exam (Theory and practice)
Bibliography
Required Reading
1.
Müller, Nestor L. Imaging of the Chest. 2008.
Additional Reading
1.
Brant, B. W., Helms, C. A. Fundamentals of diagnostic radiology. Lippincott Williams & Wilkins. 2012.
2.
Hofer, M. CT teaching manual: a systematic approach to CT reading. Thieme, 5th edition 2021.
3.
Grainger & Allison's Diagnostic Radiology. 7th Edition, 2021.