Veidlapa Nr. M-3 (8)
Study Course Description
General Ultrasound
Course Code
RIT_060
Branch of Science
Clinical medicine
ECTS
27.00
Target Audience
Medicine
LQF
Level 8
Study Course Implementer
Course Supervisor
Inga Stuķēna
Residency Speciality
Speciality
Internist
Supervisor of Medical Speciality
Inga Stuķēna
Contacts
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About Study Course
Objective
To ensure the acquisition of theoretical knowledge and practical skills in general ultrasonography in order to prepare the doctor for certification in the internist specialty, in accordance with the regulatory documents of the Republic of Latvia.
Learning Outcomes
Knowledge
1.To analyze the ultrasonography findings of superficially placed tissues and organs, the results of ultrasonographic examination - to be able to evaluate the ultrasonographic dynamics of pathological conditions.
Skills
1.Perform ultrasonographic diagnosis of patients with acute, urgent illnesses and pathological conditions of various organ systems.
Competences
1.Able to constantly perform ultrasonography of the abdominal cavity, superficial tissues and organs and interpret the results.
Assessment
Individual work
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The resident independently familiarizes himself with the latest literature data, research results, constantly prepares presentations for theoretical seminars.
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Examination
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1) At the end of the study course, the teacher evaluates the practical skills and competencies in a 10-point system, recording it in the resident's book. 2) Theoretical knowledge is assessed in a 10-point system by recording it in the resident's book.
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Study Course Theme Plan
FULL-TIME
Part 1
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Seminar
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Physical foundations of ultrasonography, technique, basic principles of image interpretation
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Seminar
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Physical foundations of ultrasonography, technique, basic principles of image interpretation
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Seminar
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Topics
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Principles of USG examination of the liver, biliary tract, pancreas
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Seminar
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Principles of USG examination of the liver, biliary tract, pancreas
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Seminar
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Principles of ultrasound examination of the spleen
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Seminar
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Principles of USG examination of acute diseases of abdominal cavity organs and traumatic lesions
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Principles of USG examination of acute diseases of abdominal cavity organs and traumatic lesions
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Seminar
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Principles of USG examination of the chest wall, pleural space and soft tissues
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Principles of USG examination of the chest wall, pleural space and soft tissues
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On site
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Auditorium
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Principles of USG examination of pathology of the neck region
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Seminar
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On site
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Auditorium
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Principles of USG examination of pathology of the neck region
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On site
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Auditorium
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Topics
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Principles of breast ultrasound
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On site
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Auditorium
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Topics
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Principles of breast ultrasound
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Seminar
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On site
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Auditorium
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Topics
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Principles of renal and urinary tract USG
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Seminar
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On site
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Auditorium
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Topics
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Principles of renal and urinary tract USG
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On site
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Auditorium
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Topics
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Principles of renal and urinary tract USG
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Total ECTS (Creditpoints):
27.00
Number of Residency Seminars:
16
Length (weeks):
20
Final Examination:
Residency exam (Theory and practice)
Bibliography
Required Reading
1.
Pocket Guide to POCUS: Point-of-Care Tips for Point-of-Care Ultrasound. Eds. Cameron M. Baston, et al. McGraw Hill, 2018
2.
Diagnostic Ultrasound. Carol M. Rumack and Deborah Levine. 2018, by Elsevier, Inc.
Additional Reading
1.
EFSUMB klīniskās ultraskaņas elastogrāfijas vadlīnijas un ieteikumi. 1. daļa – pamatprincipi un tehnoloģija
2.
EFSUMB klīniskās ultraskaņas elastogrāfijas vadlīnijas un ieteikumi. 2. daļa - klīniskais pielietojums
3.
Diagnostic Ultrasound for Sonographers. Aya Kamaya. 2019, Elsevier Inc.