Main Study Course Information

Course Code

ROK_016

Branch of Science

Anatomy; Clinical medicine

ECTS

12.00

Target Audience

Medicine

LQF

Level 8

Study Course Implementer

Course Supervisor

Ardis Platkājis

Residency Speciality

Speciality

Oncologist chemotherapist

Supervisor of Medical Speciality

Iveta Kudaba

Contacts

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About Study Course

Objective

To ensure acquisition and improvement of theoretical knowledge and practical skills in order to prepare a physician for thorough understanding of the application of radionuclide in diagnosing tumours, cancer staging and dynamic observation.

Learning Outcomes

Knowledge

1.Knowledge of radionuclide examination and its role in detection of tumours and their dynamic observation.

Skills

1.Determination of indications, preparation of a patient for examination and image interpretation.

Competences

1.Principles of radiotherapy. To prepare the plan of radiotherapy, doses, schedule.

Assessment

Individual work

Title	% from total grade	Grade
1. Individual work	-	-
Participation in total of 100 examinations of patients with primary or secondary tumours.

Examination

Title	% from total grade	Grade
1. Examination	-	-
Full class attendance is mandatory. Exam consists: 50 % - discussion about theoretical questions, 50 % - 3 clinical cases, prepare and presentation.

Study Course Theme Plan

FULL-TIME

Part 1

Seminar

Modality	Location
On site	Auditorium

Topics

Radiology options and differential diagnostics in oncology.

Seminar

Modality	Location
On site	Auditorium

Topics

Radioisotopic diagnostic options in oncology.

Seminar

Modality	Location
On site	Auditorium

Topics

Computer tomography and magnetic resonance in oncology.

Seminar

Modality	Location
-	-

Topics

Visual diagnostic methods and options for breast cancer.

Total ECTS (Creditpoints):

12.00

Number of Residency Seminars:

4

Length (weeks):

6

Final Examination:

Residency exam (Theory and practice)

Bibliography

Required Reading

1.

DeVita, Hellman, and Rosenberg's Cancer: Principles & Practice of Oncology, 11th edition, 2018

Other Information Sources

1.

www.netwibes.com/info_med