Veidlapa Nr. M-3 (8)
Study Course Description
Clinical Immunology
Course Code
RIN_031
Branch of Science
Clinical medicine
ECTS
3.00
Target Audience
Medicine
LQF
Level 8
Study Course Implementer
Course Supervisor
Indra Zeltiņa
Residency Speciality
Speciality
Infectologist
Supervisor of Medical Speciality
Indra Zeltiņa
Contacts
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About Study Course
Objective
Acquisition and improvement of theoretical knowledge and practical skills in immunology in accordance with the requirements of the regulations of the specialty of an infectious diseases in order to prepare a doctor for certification in the specialty of infectious diseases.
Learning Outcomes
Knowledge
1.After completion of the study course, the residents will gain knowledge that will allow them to understand the types of immunopathology, their clinical and immunological manifestations, immunological examination methods, humoral, cellular, complement system and phagocytosis disorders and immunocorrection, as well as the most important genetic diseases and their methods.
Skills
1.The resident will be able to assess the normal functioning of the immune system and in the case of various pathologies of the immune system, determine the indications for in-depth special immunological examination, use the parameters of immunity in the diagnosis and differential diagnosis of various diseases.
Competences
1.Upon completion of the study course, the resident will be able to detect immunopathological changes, evaluate a simple immunogram, and will be familiar with the most common metabolic diseases and the latest treatment methods.
Assessment
Individual work
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The resident gets acquainted with the latest literature data and research results.
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Examination
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% from total grade
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Grade
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Examination |
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At the end of the study course, the lecturer gives an assessment of theoretical and practical skills and competencies in a 10-point system.
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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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The course of the cellular and humoral immune system, its role and importance in the pathogenesis and clinic of infectious diseases. Immunological changes in cases of infectious diseases, basic principles of immunotherapy.
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Total ECTS (Creditpoints):
3.00
Number of Residency Seminars:
1
Length (weeks):
2
Final Examination:
Residency exam (Theory and practice)
Bibliography
Required Reading
1.
Chapel, H., et.al. From basic to Clinical Immunology. Springer IntenPub, 2019.
2.
Mihailova, I., Kroiča, I. Klīniskā imunoloģija. Klīniskā medicīna 3.daļa, prof. A. Lejnieka redakcijā. 2012, Rīga
Additional Reading
1.
Primary immunodeficiencies: An Overview. 2020, UpToDate database RSU