Veidlapa Nr. M-3 (8)
Study Course Description
Nephrology and Renal Replacement Therapy
Course Code
RUR_030
Branch of Science
Anatomy; Clinical medicine
ECTS
6.00
Target Audience
Medicine
LQF
Level 8
Study Course Implementer
Course Supervisor
Vilnis Lietuvietis
Residency Speciality
Speciality
Urologist
Supervisor of Medical Speciality
Vilnis Lietuvietis
Contacts
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About Study Course
Objective
To ensure the acquisition and improvement of theoretical knowledge and practical skills in nephrology and kidney replacement therapy, in accordance with the requirements of the regulations of the urology specialty, in order to prepare the doctor for certification in the urology specialty, in accordance with the regulatory documents of the Republic of Latvia.
Learning Outcomes
Knowledge
1.• Interpret ultrasonographic examination data in the differential diagnosis of nephrological pathologies (the examination results of 20 patients must be evaluated) • Define knowledge about kidney parenchymal diseases.
Skills
1.• To carry out investigations nephrology patients • To carry out renal ultrasonography • Renal biopsy
Competences
1.• Theoretical knowledge of acute conditions and the pathologies caused nephrology clinic, their etiology, pathogenesis, symptoms, diagnosis, differential diagnosis. • Theoretical knowledge of chronic kidney disease, the etiology, diagnosis, differential diagnosis, surgical and conservative treatment indications and technique. • Nephrology clinic used diagnostic methods, instrumentation and hardware.
Assessment
Individual work
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Individual work |
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It is necessary to perform kidney biopsies independently -2
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Examination
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Examination |
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At the end of the study course, a written examination of the resident's theoretical knowledge, as well as an assessment of the acquired practical skills in a 10-point system.
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Study Course Theme Plan
FULL-TIME
Part 1
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Seminar
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Topics
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Chronic kidney diseases, their stages. Diagnostics, differential diagnosis. Methods of assessment of renal function
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Seminar
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Glomerulopathies - causes, classification, diagnosis and differential diagnosis, tactics, possible treatment methods
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Seminar
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Starting the dialysis method for patients with chronic kidney disease, choosing the method - diagnosis and differential diagnosis
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Seminar
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Complications of hemodialysis and peritoneal dialysis, their evaluation and treatment
Urinary tract infection, diagnosis, modern views.
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Total ECTS (Creditpoints):
6.00
Number of Residency Seminars:
4
Length (weeks):
4
Final Examination:
Residency exam (Theory and practice)
Bibliography
Required Reading
Other Information Sources
3.
www.scirus.com