Veidlapa Nr. M-3 (8)
Study Course Description
Practical Training Course in Abdominal, Thyroid Ultrasonography, and FAST Protocol Using the UltraSim Simulator
Course Code
RAK_019
Branch of Science
Clinical medicine; Roentgenology and Radiology
ECTS
3.00
Target Audience
Medicine
LQF
Level 7
Study Type And Form
Full-Time
Study Course Implementer
Course Supervisor
Artūrs Šilovs
Structure Unit Manager
Ardis Platkājis
Structural Unit
Department of Radiology
Contacts
Riga, 2 Hipokrata Street, room No 1002, rak@rsu.lv, +371 67547139
About Study Course
Objective
To teach students practical and theoretical basics of abdominal and thyroid ultrasound examination, as well as pathologies of those organs by using GE and Esaote ultrasound machines and ULTRASIM simulator in the Medical Education Technology Centre (METC).
Preliminary Knowledge
Human physiology and anatomy, internal diseases, successfully completed course “Basics of Radiology”.
Learning Outcomes
Knowledge
1.Upon completion of the course, students will have acquired extensive knowledge of ultrasound scan of the abdominal organs and thyroid and the ultrasound imaging of the most common pathologies of these organs.
Skills
1.Practical skills in using ultrasound machine and the Ultrasim simulator. Use of various ultrasound probes. Determining normal anatomy of organs during ultrasound examination. Ultrasound diagnosis of pathological changes.
Competences
1.Students are competent to use the acquired knowledge and practical skills in abdominal and thyroid sonography in the simulated clinical environment.
Assessment
Individual work
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Independent learning of the basics of ultrasound scan and clinical case methodological material on e-learning environment. Familiarize yourself with the clinical data of the patient, laboratory findings and medical history. Advanced ultrasound imaging of the investigated organ with image interpretation and annotation.
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Examination
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The completion of the course will be assessed according to the OSCE standards: participation in the ultrasound visualization of the abdominal and thyroid clinical cases, in discussions and clinical case studies. Attendance of classes is compulsory.
The end note will consist of following parts: class attendance (15%) + theoretical tests (45%) + practical skills assessment (40%).
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Study Course Theme Plan
FULL-TIME
Part 1
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Class/Seminar
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Modality
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Location
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On site
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4
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Topics
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Ultrasound machine functions, equipment, probe types. Practice with ultrasound machine and UltraSim simulator. Basics of urinary tract system US.
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On site
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4
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Topics
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Discussion of clinical cases and visualization of the urinary tract pathology examples on the UltraSim simulator.
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Contact hours
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On site
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4
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Topics
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Ultrasound of the parenchymal and hollow organs of the digestive tract (the liver, gall bladder, pancreas and spleen). Discussions of the clinical cases and visualization of the liver, gall bladder, pancreas and spleen pathology examples on the UltraSim simulator. Part 1.
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Class/Seminar
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Contact hours
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On site
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4
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Topics
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Ultrasound of the parenchymal and hollow organs of the digestive tract (the liver, gall bladder, pancreas and spleen). Discussions of the clinical cases and visualization of the liver, gall bladder, pancreas and spleen pathology examples on the UltraSim simulator. Part 2.
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Total ECTS (Creditpoints):
1.50
Contact hours:
16 Academic Hours
Final Examination:
Test (Semester)
Part 2
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Class/Seminar
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On site
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4
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Topics
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Ultrasound imaging of the parathyroid glands and thyroid: visualisation of the clinical cases and the pathologies of the parathyroid glands and thyroid on the UltraSim simulator.
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Class/Seminar
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On site
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4
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Topics
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Visualization of the gynaecological and breast pathologies on the UltraSim simulator.
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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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4
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Topics
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FAST protocol for polytrauma patients. Clinical situations with performing FAST protocol on the UltraSim simulator.
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On site
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4
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Summary and revision of the knowledge and practical skills acquired during the previous practical classes. Test.
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Total ECTS (Creditpoints):
1.50
Contact hours:
16 Academic Hours
Final Examination:
Exam
Bibliography
Required Reading
1.
G. Schmidt. Thieme Clinical Companion Ultrasound. 2007. (akceptējams izdevums)Suitable for English stream
2.
H. Jack Baskin Sr. Daniel S. Thyroid and Parathyroid Ultrasound and Ultrasound-Guided FNA 4th ed. 2018.Suitable for English stream
3.
P. Priedītis, V. Pīrāgs, L. Zvaigzne, M. Ratniece. Vairogdziedzera slimību radioloģiskā diagnostika. Medicīnas apgāds, 2014.
Additional Reading
1.
B. Block. Abdominal Ultrasound: Step by Step. 2015.Suitable for English stream
2.
B. Widder, G.Hamann. Duplex sonography of the brain-supplying arteries. Springer Berlin, Heidelberg, 2022.Suitable for English stream
Other Information Sources
1.
estudijas.rsu.lvSuitable for English stream