Veidlapa Nr. M-3 (8)
Study Course Description
Internal Diseases
Course Code
LF_617
Branch of Science
Clinical medicine; Health care sciences and services
ECTS
3.00
Target Audience
Medical Services
LQF
Level 5
Study Type And Form
Full-Time
Study Course Implementer
Course Supervisor
Dace Zemīte
Structure Unit Manager
Dita Role
Structural Unit
RSU Liepāja Branch
Contacts
Liepaja, 24/26 Riņķu Street, lf@rsu.lv, +371 63442118, +371 63442119, +371 63484632
About Study Course
Objective
To provide an insight into and learn about the main respiratory, cardiovascular, digestive, urinary, endocrinological and rheumatic diseases, nervous, skin and sexually transmitted diseases, aetiology, pathogenesis, clinical manifestations, possible complications, treatment principles thereof and to acquire knowledge about the principles of patient care and the role of massage in the treatment, care and rehabilitation of patients.
Preliminary Knowledge
In anatomy, physiology and propedeutics.
Learning Outcomes
Knowledge
1.As a result of completing the study course, students will know the aetiology and pathogenesis of internal diseases, recognise and define clinical symptoms and syndromes, will be able to name and describe diagnostic methods and principles of disease treatment.
Skills
1.Students will use the acquired knowledge in dealing with different situations: they will be able to explain the tasks, principles, nature and purpose of massage to the patient, their relatives and carers. Will be able to explain to the patient, their relatives and carers the patient’s own role in achieving the desired goals from the massage.
Competences
1.As a result of completing the study course, students will be able to identify clinical signs of diseases and syndromes and differentiate between them, analyse situations, argue, logically formulate and explain their opinion. Will be able to correlate the patient’s symptoms, syndromes, prescribed measures and the masseur’s role in solving the patient’s problems. To independently perform the duties of a masseur related to the treatment, care and psychological support of a patient.
Assessment
Individual work
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Independent preparation on the relevant topic in advance, using e-learning materials, recommended reading and online resources, with subsequent evaluation and practical application in classes.
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Examination
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Examination |
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Examination |
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Theory test – 30%.
Independent work in practical classes – presentation, solving situational tasks, recognition of clinical cases – assessment 20%.
Test at the end of the course – 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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Auditorium
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2
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Topics
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Cardiovascular diseases: main symptoms in cardiology patients.
Atherosclerosis. Coronary heart disease. Stenocardia. Myocardial infarction. Rhythm disorders. Cardiomyopathy.
Arterial hypertension. Acute and chronic heart failure.
Rheumatism. Acquired heart diseases.
Pulmonary artery thromboembolism. Peripheral venous thrombosis, thrombophlebitis. Chronic venous insufficiency.
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Contact hours
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Auditorium
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2
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Topics
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Respiratory system diseases: Pneumonia. Pleuritis. Pulmonary tuberculosis. Chronic obstructive bronchitis, bronchiectasis. Bronchial asthma. Complications of chronic respiratory diseases – pulmonary emphysema. Pulmonary, cardiac, respiratory failure.
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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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Auditorium
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2
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Topics
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Kidney and urinary tract diseases: urinary tract infection. Cystitis. Acute and chronic pyelonephritis. Kidney stone disease. Acute and chronic glomerulonephritis. Acute renal deficiency. Chronic renal deficiency.
The concept of haemodialysis.
Digestive system diseases: GERD. Oesophagitis. Dyspepsia. Ulcer disease. Gallbladder and pancreatic diseases. Liver diseases. Irritable bowel syndrome. Non-specific ulcerative colitis. Diseases of the anterior abdominal wall.
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Lecture
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Modality
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Auditorium
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2
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Topics
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Endocrine system diseases: dysfunctions of the hypothalamus and hypophysis. Diabetes mellitus. Hyperthyroidism. Hypothyroidism. Adrenal diseases. Cushing’s syndrome. Acute and chronic adrenal insufficiency.
Rheumatic diseases. Degenerative joint diseases. Reactive arthritis. Gout.
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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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Auditorium
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2
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Topics
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Course of cardiovascular diseases, respiratory system diseases, examination of patients, principles of treatment, emergency conditions, possibilities of using massage.
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Class/Seminar
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Location
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Contact hours
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On site
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Auditorium
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2
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Topics
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Course of cardiovascular diseases, respiratory system diseases, examination of patients, principles of treatment, emergency conditions, possibilities of using massage.
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Class/Seminar
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Location
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Contact hours
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On site
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Auditorium
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2
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Topics
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Course of renal and urinary tract diseases, digestive diseases, endocrine and rheumatic diseases, examination of patients, principles of treatment, emergency conditions, possibilities of using massage.
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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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Auditorium
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2
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Topics
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Course of renal and urinary tract diseases, digestive diseases, endocrine and rheumatic diseases, examination of patients, principles of treatment, emergency conditions, possibilities of using massage.
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Total ECTS (Creditpoints):
3.00
Contact hours:
16 Academic Hours
Final Examination:
Test (Semester)
Bibliography
Required Reading
1.
Klīniskā medicīna. A. Lejnieka redakcijā, 3 sējumi, Rīga, Medicīnas apgāds, 2010, 2012. (akceptējams izdevums)
2.
Zeidlers I. Klīniskā fizikālā medicīna. – Rīga: Nacionālais apgāds, 2004. (akceptējams izdevums)
3.
Danilāns A., Gastroenteroloģija. Pa gastroenteroloģijas džungļu takām : plecu pie pleca ar ekspertiem Juri Pokrotnieku, Jeļenu Derovu un Aldi Puķīti. Rīga: Nacionālais apgāds, Rīga, 2007 (akceptējams izdevums)
Additional Reading
1.
Sāpes. Loginas I. redakcijā. Rīga: Medicīnas apgāds, 2013.