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Study Course Description

Pediatric Rheumatology

Main Study Course Information

Course Code
RBR_014
Branch of Science
Clinical medicine; Paediatrics
ECTS
26.00
Target Audience
Medicine
LQF
Level 8

Study Course Implementer

Course Supervisor

Residency Speciality

Speciality
Supervisor of Medical Speciality
Contacts

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About Study Course

Objective

1. Ensure the learning and improvement of theoretical skills in accordance with the terms of paediatric rheumatologist speciality regulations adopted in Latvia, and requirements of the European Union regarding the speciality (the program meets the requirements of European education in paediatric rheumatology, which are developed by the Paediatric Rheumatology European section (PRES) and approved by the Paediatric Section of the European Union of Medical Specialists (UEMS)), to prepare medical doctors for certification in the paediatric rheumatologist speciality in accordance to normative documentation of the Republic of Latvia. 2. Ensure the learning of basic theoretical knowledge and practical skills in paediatric rheumatology, both in stationary and ambulatory practice.

Learning Outcomes

Knowledge

1.1. Demonstrate deep and broad knowledge regarding children’s musculoskeletal (connective tissue) system and autoimmune connective tissue disease aetiology, pathogenesis, diagnostics, treatment and rehabilitation, which ensures the basics to creative thinking in clinical work as well as research, and the capacity to work in an interdisciplinary environment. 2. Show basic knowledge in paediatric rheumatologic disease aetiology, pathogenetic mechanisms, clinical course, end-results and basic principles of diagnosis, differential diagnosis, and treatment.

Skills

1.1. The medical doctor understands the nature of the specific problem, diagnostic algorithms and is capable to provide professional specialised emergency aid, as well as realises in practice the diagnostic, treatment and prophylaxis measures, is capable to work, study or research in complicated und unforeseeable circumstances and, if necessary, modify them by using new approaches. The doctor has the capacity for constant development, is able to communicate with different patients, their parents, and colleagues, has pedagogic and research skills, has organisational skills in the workplace. 2. Follow the rheumatologic patient investigation algorithms and learn the principles of treatment prescription. Be able to communicate with colleagues, patients, persons involved in healthcare and patient relatives. Patient treatment under the supervision of the study program responsible. Complete the relevant medical documentation, make inpatient and outpatient records.

Competences

1.1. The doctor works according to his/her domain of authority at the highest level of knowledge, skill, and attitude acquisition and application, by performing the diagnosis, treatment, rehabilitation, and prophylaxis of children’s musculoskeletal (connective tissue) system and autoimmune connective tissue diseases, individually plans and organises personal improvement and development of professional competences as a specialist, takes responsibility for group work of the staff and is capable of innovation and entrepreneurship. 2. Make evidence based, verifiable decisions rooted in scientific reasoning in regards to patient health, as well as public health and the environment; give reasoning to and reflect decisions in medical documentation.

Assessment

Individual work

Title
% from total grade
Grade
1.

Individual work

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1. The resident prepares the presentations of the seminars by getting acquainted with the literature of the last 5-10 years. 2. Prepares 2 presentations of clinical cases. 3. Independently learns to perform clinical practical examinations and manipulations. 4. Theoretical and practical knowledge of a resident of a rotational discipline shall be assessed in a 10-point system by the head of the relevant rotational discipline, making an entry in the resident's book.

Examination

Title
% from total grade
Grade
1.

Examination

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The final evaluation of the rotation cycle includes: 1. 50% - theoretical assessment preparation of seminar presentations 2. 25% - preparation of presentations of clinical cases 3. 25% - acquisition of manipulations

Study Course Theme Plan

FULL-TIME
Part 1
  1. Seminar

Modality
Location
On site
Specialized room

Topics

Aetiology, pathogenetic mechanisms, course and end-results of rheumatologic diseases
  1. Seminar

Modality
Location
On site
Specialized room

Topics

Rheumatologic patient examination algorithms
  1. Seminar

Modality
Location
On site
Specialized room

Topics

Rheumatologic patient treatment principles
  1. Seminar

Modality
Location
On site
Specialized room

Topics

Non-pharmacological treatment
  1. Seminar

Modality
Location
On site
Specialized room

Topics

Pharmacological treatment
  1. Seminar

Modality
Location
On site
Specialized room

Topics

Juvenile idiopathic arthritis
  1. Seminar

Modality
Location
On site
Specialized room

Topics

Characterisation of joints syndrome in paediatrics
  1. Seminar

Modality
Location
On site
Specialized room

Topics

Reactive arthritis
  1. Seminar

Modality
Location
On site
Specialized room

Topics

Infectious arthritis
  1. Seminar

Modality
Location
On site
Specialized room

Topics

Arthritis of viral aetiology
  1. Seminar

Modality
Location
On site
Specialized room

Topics

Lyme disease arthritis
  1. Seminar

Modality
Location
On site
Specialized room

Topics

Post-streptococcal arthritis
  1. Seminar

Modality
Location
On site
Specialized room

Topics

Rheumatic fever
  1. Seminar

Modality
Location
On site
Specialized room

Topics

Acquired rheumatic heart diseases
  1. Seminar

Modality
Location
On site
Specialized room

Topics

Infective endocarditis
Total ECTS (Creditpoints):
26.00
Number of Residency Seminars:
15
Length (weeks):
20
Final Examination:
Residency exam (Theory and practice)

Bibliography

Required Reading

1.

P. Ross E., MD, PhD. Textbook of Pediatric Rheumatology. Published Elsewier, 2021.

2.

Robert M. Kliegman, MD, Bonita M.D. Stanton, MD, Joseph St. Geme, Nina Schor and Richard E. Behrman, M.D. Nelson Textbook of Pediatrics. W. B. Saunders Company, 2020.

Additional Reading

1.

Žurnāli:

2.

Pediatric Rheumatology, ACR

3.

The EULAR Journal: Annals of Rheumatis diseases

4.

Oxford Jounals of Rheumatology

Other Information Sources

1.

Interneta informācijas avoti:

2.

PEDINFO, Medscape, E medicine, PubMed, EndoText u.c.