Veidlapa Nr. M-3 (8)
Study Course Description
Immunology
Course Code
RHE_049
Branch of Science
Clinical medicine
ECTS
6.00
Target Audience
Medicine
LQF
Level 8
Study Course Implementer
Course Supervisor
Sandra Lejniece
Residency Speciality
Speciality
Hematologist
Supervisor of Medical Speciality
Sandra Lejniece
Contacts
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About Study Course
Objective
To ensure acquisition and improvement of theoretical knowledge and practical skills in immunology according to the requirements of the Regulation of the Haematology specialty in order to prepare a physician for certification in the specialty of haematology.
Learning Outcomes
Knowledge
1.Upon completion of the study course, the resident will have knowledge of: - basic principles of immunology; - immunological changes in cases of oncology diseases; - changes of immune system during chemotherapy and radiotherapy; - laboratory diagnostics.
Skills
1.Upon completion of the study course, the resident will be able to: - assess immune status tests, assess changes in dynamics; - define treatment for improvement of the immune system in cancer patients.
Competences
1.To examine and consult cancer patients, recommend treatment; To assess immune status tests; To participate in councils.
Assessment
Individual work
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Individual work |
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Together with an immunologist, examine and consult cancer patients, recommend treatment – at least 20 patients;
Assess immune status tests of at least 15 patients;
Participate in councils.
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Examination
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% from total grade
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1.
Examination |
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Compulsory attendance of seminars (100%) and practical work (100%) in each study course.
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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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Auditorium
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Topics
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Cell immunity disorders in cancer patients.
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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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Auditorium
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Topics
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Humoral immunity disorders in cancer patients.
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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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Auditorium
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Topics
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Principles of immunotherapy principles in cases of oncology diseases.
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Total ECTS (Creditpoints):
6.00
Number of Residency Seminars:
3
Length (weeks):
4
Final Examination:
Residency exam (Theory and practice)
Bibliography
Required Reading
1.
Punt J., Stranford S., Jones P., Owen J.A. Kuby Immunology. 8th edition, 2018.
2.
Abbas A.K., Lichtman A.H., Shiv P. Basic Immunology: Functions and Disorders of the Immune System. 6th edition. Elsevier, 2019.
3.
Male D., Brostoff J., Roth D.B., Roitt I. Immunology. 8th edition. Saunders, 2012.
4.
Turgeon M.L. Immunology and serology in Laboratory Medicine. 6th edition. Elsevier, 2017.
5.
Quinley E.D., Immunohematology. Principles & Practice. 3rd ed.- Lippincot Williams&Wilkins, 2011.
6.
Doan T., Lievano F., Swanson-Mungerson M., Viselli S. Lippincott's Illustrated Reviews: Immunology. 3rd edition, 2021.
7.
Peter Delves, Seamus Martin, Dennis Burton. Roitt's Essential Immunology. 13th edition. Wiley-Blackwell, 2017.
8.
A. V. Hoffbrand, J. E. Pettit and P. A. H. Moss Essential Haematology. 7th edition. Wiley-Blackwell, 2015.
9.
Adam Seegmiller MD PhD , Mary Ann Thompson MD PhD. Hematology and Immunology: Diagnostic Standards of Care Paperback Quality in Laboratory Diagnosis. 1st edition. Demos Medical, 2014.
10.
Robert R. Rich. Clinical Immunology. 5th edition. Elsvier, 2019.
11.
Alsibai K.D., Meseure D. Significance of Tumor Microenvironment Scoring and Immune Biomarkers in Patient Stratification and Cancer Outcomes. Published: September 19th 2018. (DOI: 10.5772/intechopen.72648)