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Study Course Description

Reumatology I

Main Study Course Information

Course Code
RRE_018
Branch of Science
Clinical medicine; Internal medicine
ECTS
29.55
Target Audience
Medicine
LQF
Level 8

Study Course Implementer

Course Supervisor

Residency Speciality

Speciality
Supervisor of Medical Speciality
Contacts

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About Study Course

Objective

To ensure the acquisition and improvement of theoretical knowledge and practical skills in accordance with the requirements of the specialty of rheumatologist accepted in Latvia, in order to prepare the doctor for certification in the specialty of a rheumatologist, in accordance with the regulatory documents of the Republic of Latvia. To ensure the acquisition of basic theoretical knowledge and practical skills in rheumatology in both inpatient and outpatient practice.

Learning Outcomes

Knowledge

1.Demonstrates in-depth and expanded knowledge of the etiology, pathogenesis, diagnosis, treatment and rehabilitation of diseases of the musculoskeletal system and autoimmune connective tissue system, which provides a basis for creative thinking in clinical practice and research, as well as the ability to interdisciplinary.

Skills

1.The doctor understands the nature of the specific problem, diagnostic algorithms and is able to provide professional specialized assistance, as well as practically implement diagnostic, treatment, and prevention measures. Is able to argue and discuss complex or systemic aspects of rheumatology with both specialists and non-specialists. Able to draw up the medical documentation to be used, make entries on an outpatient and inpatient medical card. Able to independently direct the development and specialization of their competencies, take responsibility for work results and their analysis, conduct business, innovate in rheumatology, perform work, research, or further learning in complex and unpredictable conditions, and, if necessary, transform them using new approaches.

Competences

1.The doctor works in accordance with his / her powers at the highest level of acquisition and use of knowledge, skills, attitudes, diagnosing, treating, rehabilitating, and preventing diseases of the musculoskeletal system and autoimmune connective tissue system, independently planning and organizing the improvement and development of professional competence, takes responsibility for the work of staff teams and is able to innovate and entrepreneurship. Make informed, verifiable and scientifically sound decisions regarding patient health, public health and the environment; justify and reflect decisions in medical records.

Assessment

Individual work

Title
% from total grade
Grade
1.

Individual work

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The resident independently gets acquainted with the latest literature data, research results, and constantly prepares presentations for theoretical seminars. Independently learns to perform clinical practical examinations and manipulations.

Examination

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% from total grade
Grade
1.

Examination

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Current knowledge examination – seminars and practical training during patient analysis, action algorithms, multi choice variants and clinical situation tasks. The Final Examination at the end of the residency consists of examining theoretical knowledge in the form of tests and/ or questions, defense of the research work and answers to the questions of the examination committee.

Study Course Theme Plan

FULL-TIME
Part 1
  1. Seminar

Modality
Location
On site
Specialized room

Topics

Clinical history of rheumatology. Musculoskeletal system. Joint anatomy and functions. Examination of the human musculoskeletal system and joints in the rheumatology
  1. Seminar

Modality
Location
On site
Specialized room

Topics

Clinical epidemiology of rheumatic diseases
  1. Seminar

Modality
Location
On site
Specialized room

Topics

Methodology and specifics of the collection of history in patients with musculoskeletal and systems of connective tissue diseases, physical examination methods
  1. Seminar

Modality
Location
On site
Auditorium

Topics

Functional and instrumental investigation methods, indications for clinical and immunological examination and clinical results interpretation
  1. Seminar

Modality
Location
On site
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Topics

Molecular and cellular basis of tissue damage
  1. Seminar

Modality
Location
On site
Specialized room

Topics

Synovial fluid analysis
  1. Seminar

Modality
Location
On site
Specialized room

Topics

The role of glucocorticoids in the treatment of rheumatic diseases
  1. Seminar

Modality
Location
On site
Specialized room

Topics

Disease-modifying anti-rheumatic drugs and immunomodulatory drugs
  1. Seminar

Modality
Location
On site
Specialized room

Topics

Application of biologic disease-modifying anti-rheumatic drugs in rheumatology
  1. Seminar

Modality
Location
On site
Specialized room

Topics

Biophysiological bases of laboratory and instrumental analyzes, their role in the diagnostics, treatment and monitoring of rheumatic diseases
  1. Seminar

Modality
Location
On site
Specialized room

Topics

Systematic approach to diagnosis. Legal bases of professional activity in rheumatology.
  1. Seminar

Modality
Location
On site
Specialized room

Topics

Clinical trials in rheumatology. Interpretation of results
  1. Seminar

Modality
Location
On site
Specialized room

Topics

Cardiopulmonary resuscitation
Total ECTS (Creditpoints):
29.55
Number of Residency Seminars:
13
Length (weeks):
20
Final Examination:
Residency exam (Theory and practice)

Bibliography

Required Reading

1.

Marc, C. Hochberg. Rheumatology. Current edition

2.

Kelley’s Textbook of Rheumatology. Current edition

3.

Oxford Textbook of Rheumatology. Current edition

Additional Reading

1.

Rīgas Stradiņa universitātes zinātniskie raksti. Rīga, RSU

2.

Zinātniskie medicīnas žurnāli: Scand J Rheumatol; Clinical Rheumatology; The Journal of Rheumatology; Arthritis Rheumatisms; Annals of Rheumatic Diseases; Rheumatology u.c.