Veidlapa Nr. M-3 (8)
Study Course Description
Cardiology (Adults)
Course Code
RBK_024
Branch of Science
Clinical medicine; Internal medicine
ECTS
6.00
Target Audience
Medicine
LQF
Level 8
Study Course Implementer
Course Supervisor
Ingūna Lubaua
Residency Speciality
Speciality
Pediatric cardiologist
Supervisor of Medical Speciality
Ingūna Lubaua
Contacts
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About Study Course
Objective
Acquire theoretical knowledge of adult cardiology; clinical, invasive and non-invasive examination methods for adult heart patients; interpret the results of the examinations.
Learning Outcomes
Knowledge
1.Upon completion of the study programme, the student acquires basic knowledge of adult cardiology.
Skills
1.Upon completion of the study programme, the student understands examination and treatment principles in adult cardiology. Upon completion of the study programme, the student is able to independently interpret examination results in adults with heart problems.
Competences
1.Upon completion of the study programme, the student is able to independently carry out examination, care and evaluation of a cardiology patient, using the acquired knowledge and modern technologies.
Assessment
Individual work
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% from total grade
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Grade
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1.
Individual work |
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Prepare presentations and methodological materials for seminars.
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Examination
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% from total grade
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Grade
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1.
Examination |
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A test related to the programme issues. Knowledge is assessed on a 10-point grading scale. Assessment of practical skills on a 10-point grading scale.
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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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Examination methods in cardiology in adults
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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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ECG for adults
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Total ECTS (Creditpoints):
6.00
Number of Residency Seminars:
2
Length (weeks):
4
Final Examination:
Residency exam (Theory and practice)
Bibliography
Required Reading
1.
H.D. Allen, D.J. Driscoll, R.E. Shaddy, T.F. Feltes. Moss and Adams. Heart Disease in infants, children, and adolescents including the fetus and young adult. Lippincott Williams&Wilkins, 2008
Other Information Sources
1.
BMJ Clinical Evidence
2.
BMJ Journals
3.
Cochrane Library
4.
DynaMed
5.
MD Consult
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PubMed
7.
Science Direct
8.
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