Veidlapa Nr. M-3 (8)
Study Course Description
Otorhinolaryngology
Course Code
ROT_005
Branch of Science
Clinical medicine; Dentistry
ECTS
3.00
Target Audience
Medicine
LQF
Level 8
Study Course Implementer
Course Supervisor
Gundega Jākobsone
Residency Speciality
Speciality
Orthodontist
Supervisor of Medical Speciality
Gundega Jākobsone
Contacts
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About Study Course
Objective
To provide knowledge about most common anomalies and diseases in the area of ears, throat and nose.
To provide an overview of modern possibilities of treatment of ear, throat and nose diseases.
To teach how to recognise a patient with diseases in the area of ears, throat and nose, to perform a simple examination and to refer to a specialist, when needed.
To create an understanding of modern approaches in integrated patient care among orthodontic and otolaryngological specialists.
Learning Outcomes
Knowledge
1.Knowledge about otorhinolaryngology as a speciality, its fields of operation and treatment possibilities. To know about interdisciplinary treatment approaches in diseases related to the breathing function and facial aesthetics. To know about ethiopathogenesis of hearing disorders, latest treatment methods. To know about treatment approaches to children with obstructive sleep apnoea.
Skills
1.To be able to perform basic examination of ears, throat and nose. To know how to determine the breathing function of the nose using a rhinometer.
Competences
1.Is able to recognise a patient with diseases of ears, throat and nose and to refer to a specialist by choosing the best time before orthodontic treatment, regularly during orthodontic treatment. Has an understanding of the effect of chronic diseases of ears, throat and nose on craniofacial growth and development. Has an understanding of the orthodontist’s role in integrated treatment of patients with otorhinolaryngologial diseases.
Assessment
Individual work
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To revise normal anatomy and physiology of ears, nose and throat.
To prepare a presentation according to respective topics of classes:
“Impact of a respiratory obstruction on face development.”
“Impact of rapid upper jaw expansion on otitis media.”
As instructed by the teacher, to examine patients, to prepare reports on potential pathologies and treatment possibilities.
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Examination
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Summary of the theoretical knowledge, presentations and clinical performance, if applicable.
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Study Course Theme Plan
FULL-TIME
Part 1
Total ECTS (Creditpoints):
3.00
Number of Residency Seminars:
0
Length (weeks):
2
Final Examination:
Residency exam (Theory and practice)
Bibliography
Required Reading
1.
„Pediatric Otolaryngology”. 2014, 5th edition, Blustone, Stol
2.
„Head and neck surgery-otolaryngology”. 2022, 6th edition, Baily, Calhoun
3.
ENT&audiology news
4.
„Cochlear implants”, Thieme
5.
Pediatric otolaryngology. 2012, 2nd edition, Wetmore
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Surgical pediatric otolaryngology. Postic, 2016, 2nd edition, Theme
Additional Reading
1.
Color Atlas of Otoscopy. Mario Sanna, 2002
2.
„Evidence Based Otolaryngology”. Shin, Haktric, 2008
Other Information Sources
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Periodiskā literatūra otorinolaringoloģijā.