Veidlapa Nr. M-3 (8)
Study Course Description
Radiology
Course Code
RPN_052
Branch of Science
Clinical medicine
ECTS
11.00
Target Audience
Medicine
LQF
Level 8
Study Course Implementer
Course Supervisor
Dace Žentiņa
Residency Speciality
Speciality
Pneumonologist
Supervisor of Medical Speciality
Dace Žentiņa
Contacts
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About Study Course
Objective
To acquire and develop theoretical and practical skills in the imaging diagnostics of diseases of the respiratory system.
Learning Outcomes
Knowledge
1.After completing the radiology course, using the acquired knowledge and understanding, the medical resident will 1) know the indications and contraindications of using imaging methods in the diagnosis of diseases of the respiratory system; 2) interpret radiographic and computed tomography examinations of the chest; 3) perform ultrasonoscopy of the chest (pleura, thoracic wall, lungs).
Skills
1.After the radiology study course, the medical resident will know how to: 1) collect the most important information obtained using imaging methods; 2) apply appropriate imaging methods in each situation; 3) perform thoracic ultrasonoscopy.
Competences
1.Using the acquired knowledge and skills, the medical resident will be able to formulate a diagnosis and differential diagnosis, interpret the examination data, develop a structural treatment and rehabilitation plan.
Assessment
Individual work
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The resident independently familiarises themselves with the latest literature data, research results, and constantly prepares presentations for theoretical seminars.
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Examination
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Assessment of practical skills and theoretical knowledge - oral examination on what was learned in the cycle.
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Study Course Theme Plan
FULL-TIME
Part 1
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Seminar
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Radiological examination methods I
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Seminar
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Radiological examination methods II
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Total ECTS (Creditpoints):
11.00
Number of Residency Seminars:
2
Length (weeks):
8
Final Examination:
Residency exam (Theory and practice)
Bibliography
Required Reading
1.
Murray & Nadel's Textbook of Respiratory Medicine. 7th Edition, 2022 by Elsevier
2.
Problem Solving in Chest Imaging. 2020 by Elsevier
3.
Imaging. Edited by R. Graham Barr, David G. Parr and Jens Vogel-Claussen. Book | Published in 2015, DOI: 10.1183/2312508X.erm7015
Additional Reading
1.
Netter Collection of Medical Illustrations: Respiratory System. 2nd Edition, 2011 by Saunders