Veidlapa Nr. M-3 (8)
Study Course Description
Radiological Diagnostics
Course Code
RBK_020
Branch of Science
Clinical medicine; Paediatrics
ECTS
6.00
Target Audience
Medicine
LQF
Level 8
Study Course Implementer
Course Supervisor
Ingūna Lubaua
Residency Speciality
Speciality
Pediatric cardiologist
Supervisor of Medical Speciality
Ingūna Lubaua
Contacts
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About Study Course
Objective
Acquire detailed theoretical knowledge of the use of radiological examinations in congenital and acquired heart diseases; master diagnostic radiology methods, instruments and equipment; be able to interpret the results of radiological examinations.
Learning Outcomes
Knowledge
1.Upon completion of the study programme, the student acquires basic knowledge of diagnostic radiology in children with cardiac pathologies.
Skills
1.Upon completion of the study programme, the student understands the application of radiological methods in congenital and acquired heart diseases. Upon completion of the study programme, the student is able to independently interpret radiological examination of thoracic organs.
Competences
1.Upon completion of the study programme, the student is able to independently carry out and interpret radiological examinations of a cardiology patient, using the acquired knowledge and modern technologies.
Assessment
Individual work
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% from total grade
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Grade
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1.
Individual work |
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Prepare presentations and methodological materials for seminars.
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Examination
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% from total grade
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Grade
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1.
Examination |
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Independent written theoretical work on topics chosen by the lecturer, oral discussions on written work and examination of the acquired knowledge with a differentiated assessment on a 10-point grading system at the end of the rotation cycle.
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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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Specialized room
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Topics
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Radiological examinations in pediatric cardiology
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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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Specialized room
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Topics
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Radiological examinations in cardiology - computed tomography
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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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Specialized room
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Topics
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Radiological examinations in cardiology - magnetic resonance imaging
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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.
H.D. Allen, D.J. Driscoll, R.E. Shaddy, T.F. Feltes. Moss and Adams’ Heart Disease in infants, children, and adolescents including the fetus and young adult. Lippincott Williams&Wilkins, 2008
2.
M.K. Park.Pediatric cardiology for Practitioners. Mosby Elsevier, 2018, 2021.
3.
D.G. Nichols, R.M. Ungerleider, P.J. Spevak, et al. Critical heart disease in infants and children. Mosby Elsevier, 2006.
Additional Reading
1.
Kliegman R. M., Behrman R.E., Jenson H. B. Stanton B. F. Nelson Textbook of Pediatrics. 21st ed. Elsevier: Saunders, 2019
Other Information Sources
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BMJ Clinical Evidence
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BMJ Journals
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Cochrane Library
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DynaMed
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MD Consult
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PubMed
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Science Direct