Veidlapa Nr. M-3 (8)
Study Course Description
Joint Radiology
Course Code
RBR_004
Branch of Science
Anatomy; Clinical medicine
ECTS
13.95
Target Audience
Medicine
LQF
Level 8
Study Course Implementer
Course Supervisor
Valda Staņēviča
Residency Speciality
Speciality
Pediatric rheumatologist
Supervisor of Medical Speciality
Valda Staņēviča
Contacts
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About Study Course
Objective
1. Ensure the learning and improvement of theoretical skills in accordance with the terms of paediatric rheumatologist speciality regulations adopted in Latvia, and requirements of the European Union regarding the speciality (the program meets the requirements of European education in paediatric rheumatology, which are developed by the Paediatric Rheumatology European section (PRES) and approved by the Paediatric Section of the European Union of Medical Specialists (UEMS)), to prepare medical doctors for certification in the paediatric rheumatologist speciality in accordance to normative documentation of the Republic of Latvia.
2. Ensure the learning of theoretical knowledge and practical skill in radiology.
Learning Outcomes
Knowledge
1.1. Demonstrate deep and broad knowledge regarding children’s musculoskeletal (connective tissue) system and autoimmune connective tissue disease aetiology, pathogenesis, diagnostics, treatment and rehabilitation, which ensures the basics to creative thinking in clinical work as well as research, and the capacity to work in an interdisciplinary environment. 2. Be well acquainted with basic principles of radiological diagnosis.
Skills
1.1. The medical doctor understands the nature of the specific problem, diagnostic algorithms and is capable to provide professional specialised emergency aid, as well as realises in practice the diagnostic, treatment and prophylaxis measures, is capable to work, study or research in complicated und unforeseeable circumstances and, if necessary, modify them by using new approaches. The doctor has the capacity for constant development, is able to communicate with different patients, their parents, and colleagues, has pedagogic and research skills, has organisational skills in the workplace. 2. Knows how to choose the optimal visual diagnostic method for specific pathologies, is able to evaluate the radiological and ultrasonographyc findings, individually perform a joint ultrasound.
Competences
1.The doctor works according to his/her domain of authority at the highest level of knowledge, skill, and attitude acquisition and application, by performing the diagnosis, treatment, rehabilitation, and prophylaxis of children’s musculoskeletal (connective tissue) system and autoimmune connective tissue diseases, individually plans and organises personal improvement and development of professional competences as a specialist, takes responsibility for group work of the staff and is capable of innovation and entrepreneurship
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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1. The resident prepares the presentations of the seminars by getting acquainted with the literature of the last 5-10 years.
2. Prepares 2 presentations of clinical cases.
3. Independently learns to perform clinical practical examinations and manipulations.
4. Theoretical and practical knowledge of a resident of a rotational discipline shall be assessed in a 10-point system by the head of the relevant rotational discipline, making an entry in the resident's book.
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Examination
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Title
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% from total grade
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Grade
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1.
Examination |
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The final evaluation of the rotation cycle includes:
1. 50% - theoretical assessment preparation of seminar presentations
2. 25% - preparation of presentations of clinical cases
3. 25% - acquisition of manipulations
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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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Skeletal and joint radiological investigation possibilities and particularities in children with rheumatic diseases
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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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Evaluation of the radiological bone age in the RUS system. Radiological changes in the skeleton in different rheumatic and metabolic bone diseases.
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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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Skeleton and joint radiology-radiography
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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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Skeleton and joint radiology- CT
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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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MRI possibilities in children with rheumatic diseases
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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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Skeletal scintigraphy possibilities in children with rheumatic diseases
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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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Joint ultrasound
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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 evaluation of internal structures of joints according to degree of damage (Steinbrocker stages)
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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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Sacroiliac joint damage and stages in seronegative spondyloarthropaties
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Total ECTS (Creditpoints):
13.95
Number of Residency Seminars:
9
Length (weeks):
12
Final Examination:
Residency exam (Theory and practice)
Bibliography
Required Reading
1.
P. Ross E., MD, PhD. Textbook of Pediatric Rheumatology. Published Elsewier 2021.
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Robert M. Kliegman, MD, Bonita M.D. Stanton, MD, Joseph St. Geme, Nina Schor and Richard E. Behrman, M.D. Nelson Textbook of Pediatrics. W. B. Saunders Company, 2020.
Additional Reading
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Žurnāli:
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Pediatric Rheumatology, ACR
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The EULAR Journal: Annals of Rheumatis diseases
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Oxford Jounals of Rheumatology
Other Information Sources
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Interneta informācijas avoti:
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PEDINFO, Medscape, E medicine, PubMed, EndoText u.c.