Veidlapa Nr. M-3 (8)
Study Course Description
Diagnostic Radiology for Paediatric Neurologists
Course Code
RBO_031
Branch of Science
Clinical medicine; Neurology
ECTS
6.00
Target Audience
Medicine
LQF
Level 8
Study Course Implementer
Course Supervisor
Jurģis Strautmanis
Residency Speciality
Speciality
Pediatric neurolgist
Supervisor of Medical Speciality
Jurģis Strautmanis
Contacts
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About Study Course
Objective
To ensure the acquisition and improvement of theoretical knowledge and practical skills in radiological diagnosis of neurological diseases and syndromes in children.
Learning Outcomes
Knowledge
1.Gains knowledge of the principles of neuroradiology in children, choice of examination methods, indications, contraindications, advantages and disadvantages, procedure and evaluation of results.
Skills
1.Is able to use theoretical knowledge and practical skills in the prescription of neuroradiological examinations, interpretation of results, application to neurological problem solving.
Competences
1.Independently plans and organises the improvement and development of own professional competence. Formulates the choice of neuroradiological examination methods for the diagnosis of diseases of the child nervous system and damage syndromes, critically analyses the results of examination methods, integrates knowledge of the field of neuroradiology into development and expansion of the competence of a paediatric neurologist.
Assessment
Individual work
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Getting acquainted with the medical literature corresponding to the course, its analysis, independent preparation for seminars, preparation of presentations on the topics covered in seminars, current clinical cases.
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Examination
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Oral test - analysis of a clinical case.
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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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On site
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Specialized room
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Topics
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Indications for use of neuroradiological examinations, choice of method and interpretation of data for diagnosis of cerebrovascular, traumatic, inflammatory, infectious and demyelinating diseases
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Seminar
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On site
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Specialized room
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Topics
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Indications for use of neuroradiological examinations, method selection and interpretation of data for the diagnosis of degenerative diseases, prenatal, antenatal lesions and anomalies of brain development
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Seminar
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On site
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Specialized room
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Indications for use of neuroradiological examinations, choice of method and interpretation of data for diagnosis of diseases of the spinal cord and peripheral nervous system
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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.
Swaiman's Pediatric Neurology. 6th Edition, Kenneth Swaiman. 5th May 2017, Elsevier, 1432 lpp
2.
Pediatric Neuroimaging. 5th Edition, By A. James Barkovich and Charles Raybaud. August 2011, 1144 pages