Veidlapa Nr. M-3 (8)
Study Course Description
Radiology
Course Code
RTM_007
Branch of Science
Clinical medicine; Forensic science
ECTS
3.00
Target Audience
Medicine
LQF
Level 8
Study Course Implementer
Course Supervisor
Ojārs Teteris
Residency Speciality
Speciality
Forensic medicine expert
Supervisor of Medical Speciality
Ojārs Teteris
Contacts
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About Study Course
Objective
To acquire theoretical knowledge and practical skills in radiology in order to prepare for certification in the specialty of Forensic Medicine Expert.
Learning Outcomes
Knowledge
1.For radiological investigation methods, principles and injury diagnostic possibilities.
Skills
1.Interpret the conclusions of the image diagnostic specialists and see the changes in the images caused by the trauma. Perform at least 5 ultrasonoscopies per year. research, study of at least 20 x-rays for cases of fractures of different locations, perform at least 5 CT studies according to the polytrauma algorithm, perform at least 5 MRI examinations, in cases of injuries.
Competences
1.Apply the acquired knowledge in radiology in forensic expert examinations.
Assessment
Individual work
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Familiarize yourself with the latest literature on radiology, prepare a presentation on radiological examination methods. Explore the radiology archive.
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Examination
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Examination |
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Examination of theoretical knowledge about trauma imaging.
Test of practical abilities, diagnose an injury by picture.
Assessment of success in a 10-point system.
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Study Course Theme Plan
FULL-TIME
Part 1
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Placement
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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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1. Diagnosis of injuries by the method of ultrasonoscopy
2. Diagnosis of injuries in X-ray examination
3. Diagnosis of injuries in CT examination
4. Trauma diagnosis in MR examination
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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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Radiological diagnosis of polytrauma.
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Seminar
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On site
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Specialized room
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Radiological diagnosis of skull and brain injury. Determining the age of injury by radiological methods.
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Total ECTS (Creditpoints):
3.00
Number of Residency Seminars:
2
Length (weeks):
2
Final Examination:
Residency exam (Theory and practice)
Bibliography
Required Reading
1.
Mācību grāmata „Klīniskā medicīna”. 2. grāmata profesora Aivara Lejnieka redakcijā ir turpinājums 2010. gadā aizsākam izdevumam.
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Helen L. Whitwell. Forensic Neuropathology. 2nd ed. CRC Press, 2021
3.
Vincent J.H. Di Maio, D.Kimberly Molina, Di Maio’s Forensic Pathology. 3rd ed. 2021
4.
Cristoforo Pomara. Forensic and Clinical Forensic Autopsy: Atlas & Handbook. 2nd ed. CRC Press, 2020
Additional Reading
1.
Māra Epermane. Datortomogrāfija, radioloģijas drošība un kvalitātes nodrošināšana. 2010
2.
D.Beriņa. Attēlu kvalitātes ietekmējošie faktori daudzslāņu datortomogrāfijā pacientiem ar politraumu. 2013, bakal.d.
Other Information Sources
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World Medical Journal
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Kopš 2008. gada Medicīnas apgāds izdod Pasaules Ārstu asociācijas (WMA) žurnālu World Medical Journal, sešas reizes gadā. Žurnāla galvenais redaktors Pēteris Apinis.