Veidlapa Nr. M-3 (8)
Study Course Description
Thoracic Radiology I
Course Code
RRD_059
Branch of Science
Clinical medicine; Roentgenology and Radiology
ECTS
11.00
Target Audience
Medicine
LQF
Level 8
Study Course Implementer
Course Supervisor
Ardis Platkājis
Residency Speciality
Speciality
Radiologist-Diagnostician
Supervisor of Medical Speciality
Ardis Platkājis
Contacts
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About Study Course
Objective
To ensure the acquisition of thoracic radiology for successful further implementation of studies in accordance with the requirements of the regulations of the radiology specialty in order to prepare the doctor for certification in the specialty of radiologist, in accordance with the regulatory documents of the Republic of Latvia.
Learning Outcomes
Knowledge
1.• To name, explain and radiologically evaluate the normal anatomy and congenital variants of the respiratory system, cardiovascular system, mediastinum and thoracic wall organs. • To recognise, formulate and briefly describe the radiological signs of interstitial lung diseases, focal changes, chronic inflammatory and obstructive diseases, radiological differential diagnostic methods. • To explain and radiologically expand the pleural spaces, describe normal variants and radiological signs of pathology. • To recognize and radiologically evaluate extrathoracic and pleural tubes, medical implants, stimulators, stents, vascular implants. • To name and sequentially arrange thoracic radiographic and CT radiation doses and ways of reducing them.
Skills
1.• To recognise, describe and evaluate normal and abnormal thoracic radiographs and descriptions under the supervision of a certified physician. • To demonstrate, interpret and explain ultrasonography of the pleural space under the supervision of a certified physician.
Competences
1.• To evaluate, justify and describe normal variants of the respiratory system, cardiovascular system, mediastinum and thoracic wall with conventional radiology methods. • To compare and evaluate the radiological features of interstitial lung diseases, focal changes, chronic inflammatory and obstructive diseases on thoracic radiographs. • To differentiate, evaluate and measure abnormal contents in the pleural space on thoracic radiographs and by ultrasonography. • To recognise, evaluate and justify the position of extrathoracic and pleural tubes, medical implants, stimulators, stents, vascular implants on thoracic radiographs.
Assessment
Individual work
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• To acquire and defend the acquired theoretical basic knowledge in thoracic radiology.
• To discover and develop methodology, data processing, analysis, interpretation, formation of diagnostic opinions in examinations of thoracic radiology.
• To master and generate electronic transmission of data in thoracic examinations and basic principles of radiological work in e-environment.
• To develop and improve team work and interdisciplinary communication skills.
• To improve and develop basic skills for preparation of case reports for a demonstration, theoretical analysis and presentation at councils, clinical conferences, scientific forums and for publication.
• To develop and apply in clinical interpretation basic skills for preparation, designing and presentation of an individual clinically-oriented research.
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Examination
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A certified teaching physician assesses the resident’s knowledge and skills on a 10-point scale at the end of each rotation cycle.
Theoretical knowledge of normal and pathological radiological anatomy and practical skills in interpretation of examinations according to the study course description of the relevant radiology specialty are assessed.
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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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Basic principles of imaging in radiography, indications, interpretation
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Seminar
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On site
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Specialized room
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Radiological anatomy of the lung. Radiological diagnosis of an operated lung
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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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Radiological diagnosis of pulmonary tuberculosis and sarcoidosis
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Seminar
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On site
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Specialized room
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Radiological diagnosis of pneumonia, classification, differential diagnosis. Chronic changes in the lungs, radiological diagnosis thereof
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Seminar
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On site
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Specialized room
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Focal lung changes, classification, radiological signs, differential diagnosis
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Total ECTS (Creditpoints):
11.00
Number of Residency Seminars:
5
Length (weeks):
8
Final Examination:
Residency exam (Theory and practice)
Bibliography
Required Reading
1.
Rosado-de-Christenson, M. et al. 2012. Diagnostic Imaging: Chest. 2nd ed. AMIRSYS
2.
Moeller, T. and Reif, E. 2013. Pocket Atlas of Sectional Anatomy, Vol. II: Thorax, Heart, Abdomen and Pelvis. Computed Tomography and Magnetic Resonance Imaging. 4th ed. Thieme.
3.
Paula, J. et al. 2017. Imaging Anatomy: Ultrasound 2nd ed. Elsevier.
Additional Reading
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American Journal of Roentgenology
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European Journal of Radiology
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The Lancet
Other Information Sources
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Medical and e-learning websites for healthcare professionals (IMAIOS)
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Radiopaedia