Main Study Course Information

Course Code

RTO_010

Branch of Science

Anatomy; Clinical medicine

ECTS

1.95

Target Audience

Medicine

LQF

Level 8

Study Course Implementer

Course Supervisor

Andris Jumtiņš

Residency Speciality

Speciality

Trauma Doctor, Orthopaedist

Supervisor of Medical Speciality

Andris Jumtiņš

Contacts

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About Study Course

Objective

To provide students with and improve their theoretical knowledge and practical skills in thoracic surgery in accordance with the requirements of the surgery speciality regulations in order to prepare the doctor for certification in orthopaedic's speciality.

Learning Outcomes

Knowledge

1.- theoretic knowledge about anatomy, pathophysiology of the lungs, pleura, bronchial system, oesophagus and thoracic wall, - theoretical knowledge on aetiology, pathogenesis, symptoms, diagnostics of acute thoracic surgical diseases, indications for conservative and surgical treatment, - diagnostic methods, instruments used in thoracic surgery, - surgeon’s tactics in acute cases, - emergency medical assistance when needed, indications for surgical treatment, - peculiarities of management of the postoperative period.

Skills

1.- To evaluate general condition of a patient in a proper way, - To examine a patient with a thoracic pathology in a proper way, - Should be able to perform a puncture of the pleural cavity, - Should be able to perform drainage of the pleural cavity.

Competences

1.- to deliver skilful first and emergency medical assistance to patients with thoracic pathology.

Assessment

Individual work

Title	% from total grade	Grade
1. Individual work	-	-
To be mastered: - diagnostic methods and instruments used in thoracic surgery, - intensive care principles of a thoracic patients in the postoperative period.

Examination

Title	% from total grade	Grade
1. Examination	-	-
A. Testing of knowledge in theoretical matters. Multiple-choice questions in a written test – 50 questions (150 questions are prepared.). Assessment using a 10-point grade system. B. Assessment of performance of different manipulations on a manikin. Assessment using a 10-point grade system.

Study Course Theme Plan

FULL-TIME

Part 1

Seminar

Modality	Location
On site	Auditorium

Topics

Physical and special examination methods of a thoracic patient. Chest injuries.

Seminar

Modality	Location
On site	Auditorium

Topics

Pleuropulmonary suppurative diseases. Mediastinal inflammation.

Seminar

Modality	Location
On site	Auditorium

Topics

Pulmonary, pleural and mediastinal tumours.

Total ECTS (Creditpoints):

1.95

Number of Residency Seminars:

3

Length (weeks):

4

Final Examination:

Residency exam (Theory and practice)

Bibliography

Required Reading

1.

Advanced Therapy in Thoracic Surgery. Kenneth I. etc.; Lippincott Williams; 2005; 287.

2.

General Thoracic Surgery. 7th Edition. by M.D. Shields, Thomas W. (Editor), M.D. Locicero, Joseph, III (Editor), et.al. Lippincott,Williams&Wilkins, 2021