Veidlapa Nr. M-3 (8)
Study Course Description
Dermatology and Venereology
Course Code
DVK_003
Branch of Science
Clinical medicine; Dermatology and venereal diseases
ECTS
3.00
Target Audience
Medicine
LQF
Level 7
Study Type And Form
Full-Time
Study Course Implementer
Course Supervisor
Elga Bataraga
Structure Unit Manager
Elga Bataraga
Structural Unit
Department of Dermatology and Venereology
Contacts
Riga, 18 Baznicas Street, dvk@rsu.lv, +371 26194765
About Study Course
Objective
To provide acquisition of theoretical knowledge and practical skills in acute and chronic dermal and venereal diseases, their aetiology, pathogenesis, clinical symptoms, prophylaxis, principles and algorithms of treatment of these diseases, as well as to strengthen skills in examination of patients.
Preliminary Knowledge
Anatomy, histology, physiology, pathologic anatomy, pathologic physiology, biochemistry, microbiology, propaedeutics, internal diseases, infectious diseases, pharmacology and immunology.
Learning Outcomes
Knowledge
1.Is able to define skin and venereal diseases, outline their ethiopatogenesis and describe clinical manifestations that would allow them to be recognized with each other and from other diseases.
Individual work and tests
Examination • Preparation for the subject of the class. • Individual work
2.Is able to formulate and explain further diagnostic and therapeutic tactics, as is able to list and systematize modern diagnostic and therapeutic methods.
Individual work and tests
Individual work • Preparation for the subject of the class. • Examination
3.Knows how to organize preventive and epidemiological measures in the case of contagious dermatoses and sexually transmitted diseases.
Individual work and tests
Examination • Individual work • Preparation for the subject of the class.
4.Is able to recognise malignant skin formations and organise a further action plan in these cases.
Individual work and tests
Preparation for the subject of the class. • Examination • Individual work
Skills
1.Is able to obtain the dermatological, venereological and sexual history.
Individual work and tests
Preparation for the subject of the class. • Examination • Individual work
2.Is able to investigate specific skin changes in dermatology and to make a diagnosis.
Individual work and tests
Individual work • Preparation for the subject of the class. • Examination
3.Is able to plan a patient examination and to prescribe different examination methods, justifying their necessity.
Individual work and tests
Examination • Preparation for the subject of the class. • Individual work
4.Is able to make a treatment plan.
Individual work and tests
Preparation for the subject of the class. • Examination • Individual work
5.Is able to explain to the patient the disease causes, course, treatment and prevention options, necessity, prognosis of the disease.
Individual work and tests
Individual work • Examination • Preparation for the subject of the class.
Competences
1.Is able to cooperate professionally with patients and colleagues in the field of diagnosis, differential diagnosis, treatment and prevention of dermatological and venereal diseases, observing medical ethics and patient rights.
Individual work and tests
Individual work • Preparation for the subject of the class. • Examination
2.Operates as a health promoter in the context of public and individual prevention of skin and venereal diseases.
Individual work and tests
Preparation for the subject of the class. • Examination • Individual work
3.Independently plans the cognitive process to balance the existing knowledge in the compulsory course with the new learning material, knows how to use literature, e-environment, knowledge of colleagues and lecturers, formulating both the diagnosis and differential diagnosis, as well as the question to be solved.
Individual work and tests
Individual work • Preparation for the subject of the class. • Examination
Assessment
Individual work
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Grade
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1.
Preparation for the subject of the class. |
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2.
Individual work |
50.00% from total grade
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10 points
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Independent work – medical case report. Assessment criteria: presentation and justification of the final clinical diagnosis; student’s personal contribution and motivation in working with the patient; content and form of the medical case report in accordance with the methodological instructions; the resulting assessment of the student’s knowledge and understanding of the patient’s clinical diagnosis. |
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Examination
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% from total grade
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Grade
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1.
Examination |
50.00% from total grade
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10 points
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The exam consists of: multiple-choice test assessment (40%); assessment of the interpretation of the case (30%) – correctly described skin changes, correct diagnosis, possible differential diagnoses, correct further examination methods and a personalized treatment plan; written part assessment – theoretical question on the topics covered (30%). |
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Study Course Theme Plan
FULL-TIME
Part 1
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Lecture
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E-Studies platform
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2
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Topics
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The skin and its diseases. Morphological, physiological and histological changes of the skin and its derivatives in cases of different dermatoses. Principles of classification of dermatoses, initiating and predisposing factors. The role of skin care in the prevention of skin diseases.
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E-Studies platform
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Symptoms of internal diseases expressed on the skin and its derivatives. The most frequent cases: manifestations of metabolic and endocrinological disorders, gastrointestinal tract, cardiovascular and oncological diseases on the skin. General itch, the most frequent causes.
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E-Studies platform
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The concept of the skin immune and autoimmune disorders, aetiological and pathogenic aspects. Skin allergic vasculitis, its kinds, clinical characteristics, treatment principles. Alopecia, its types, clinical characteristics and treatment methods. Clinical signs, differential diagnosis and treatment options of vitiligo.
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E-Studies platform
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2
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Syphilis, gonorrhoea and other specific genital diseases – general characteristics, clinical symptoms, diagnostic methods and treatment principles.
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Class/Seminar
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On site
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Specialized room
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3
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Topics
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Symptoms of skin diseases. Basic principles of patient investigation in dermatology and venereology. Description of the local state. Principles and methods for the diagnosis of skin diseases.
The concept of regional dermatology. Principles and options for the treatment of skin diseases. Principles of topical and systemic therapy. The academic scheme of medical history.
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Class/Seminar
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Specialized room
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3
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Sebaceous and sweat gland disorders: acne, perioral dermatitis, hidradenitis, rosacea. Their epidemiology, etiopathogenesis, pathogenetic role of Demodex folliculorum, clinical manifestations, diagnosis, differential diagnosis and treatment.
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Class/Seminar
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Specialized room
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3
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Eczematous reactions and dermatitis. Their kinds, epidemiology, etiopathogenesis, clinical manifestations, diagnosis, differential diagnosis and treatment. Adverse cutaneous drug reactions (ACDR), etiopathogenesis, kinds, clinical manifestations, most common medications causing such reactions and complications: Stevens-Johnson syndrome and Lyell’s syndrome. Management of ACDR. Infectious-toxic erythema, their kinds, clinical characterisation and treatment.
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Specialized room
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3
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Papulosquamous dermatoses: psoriasis, parapsoriasis, lichen ruber planus, seborrheic dermatitis. Their epidemiology, etiopathogenesis, clinical manifestations, diagnostics, differential diagnosis and treatment.
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Specialized room
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3
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Parasitic infections (scabies, pediculosis, insect bites). Superficial bacterial infections of the skin, their complications and staphylococcal scalded skin syndrome (SSSS). Epidemiology, pathogenesis, clinical manifestations, diagnosis, treatment. Clinical manifestations, diagnosis, and treatment of Lyme disease on the skin. Superficial fungal infections of the skin, their classification according to the localisation and pathogen, epidemiology, etiopathogenesis, clinical manifestations.
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Specialized room
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3
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Topics
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Most common blistering disorders: pemphigus, pemphigoid, dermatitis herpetiformis. Their epidemiology, etiopathogenesis, clinical manifestations, diagnosis, differential diagnosis and treatment. Most common connective tissue diseases: scleroderma, dermatomyositis and lupus erythematosus. Their epidemiology, etiopathogenesis, clinical manifestations, diagnosis, differential diagnosis and treatment.
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Specialized room
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3
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Most common benign skin tumours, malignant skin tumours, their differential diagnosis and treatment options.
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Specialized room
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3
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Sexually transmitted venereal diseases.
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Total ECTS (Creditpoints):
3.00
Contact hours:
32 Academic Hours
Final Examination:
Exam (Written)
Bibliography
Required Reading
1.
Vīksna L., Sidhoma E., Bantauska D. Dermatoloģijas pamati. Medicīnas apgāds, 2021, 295 lpp. (latviešu plūsmas studijām)
2.
Kang S., Amagai M., Bruckner A.L., Enk A.H., Margolis D.J., McMichael A.J., Orringer J.S. Fitzpatrick's Dermatology: 2-Volume Set, 9th Ed. McGraw-Hill Education / Medical, 2019, 1866 p.Suitable for English stream
Additional Reading
1.
Saavedra A.P., Roh E.K., Mikailov A. Fitzpatrick's Color Atlas and Synopsis of Clinical Dermatology, 9th Ed. McGraw-Hill Education / Medical, 2023, 992 p.Suitable for English stream
2.
Bolognia J.L., Schaffer J.V., Cerroni L. Dermatology: 2-Volume Set, 5th Ed. Elsevier, 2024, 2928 p.Suitable for English stream
3.
Griffiths C.E.M., Barker J., Bleiker T.O., Hussain W., Simpson R.C. Rook's Textbook of Dermatology: 4-Volume Set, 10th Ed. Wiley-Blackwell, 2024, 4864 p.Suitable for English stream
4.
Dinulos J.G. Habif's Clinical Dermatology: A Color Guide to Diagnosis and Therapy. 7th Ed. Elsevier, 2021, 1086 p.Suitable for English stream
5.
Lebwohl M., Heymann W., Berth-Jones J., Coulson I. Treatment of Skin Disease: Comprehensive Therapeutic Strategies, 6th Ed. Elsevier, 2022, 912 p.Suitable for English stream
6.
Alikhan A., Hocker T.L.H. Review of Dermatology, 2nd Ed. Elsevier, 2024, 560 p.Suitable for English stream
7.
Callen J.P., Jorizzo J.L., Zone J., Piette W., Rosenbach M., Vleugels R.A. Dermatological Signs of Systemic Disease, 5th Ed. Elsevier, 2017, 480 p.Suitable for English stream
8.
Markowitz O. A Practical Guide to Dermoscopy, 7th Ed. Wolters Kluwer, 2017, 292 p.Suitable for English stream
9.
Edwards L., Lynch P.J. Genital Dermatology Manual, 4th Ed. Wolters Kluwer, 2022, 448 p.Suitable for English stream
10.
Rubins A. Dermatoveneroloģija. Latvijas Dermatovenerologu asociācija un Latvijas Dermatoveneroloģijas fonds, 2020, 592 lpp. (latviešu plūsmas studijām)
Other Information Sources
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DermNetSuitable for English stream
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AmbossSuitable for English stream
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Site.ebrarySuitable for English stream
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AccessmedicineSuitable for English stream
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ClinicalkeySuitable for English stream
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Search.ebscohostSuitable for English stream
7.
DermatologySuitable for English stream