Veidlapa Nr. M-3 (8)
Study Course Description
Pediatric Hematology
Course Code
RHE_048
Branch of Science
Clinical medicine
ECTS
7.00
Target Audience
Medicine
LQF
Level 8
Study Course Implementer
Course Supervisor
Sandra Lejniece
Residency Speciality
Speciality
Hematologist
Supervisor of Medical Speciality
Sandra Lejniece
Contacts
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About Study Course
Objective
To ensure acquisition and improvement of theoretical knowledge and practical skills in paediatric haematology according to the requirements of haematology specialty in order to prepare a physician for certification in the specialty of haematology.
Learning Outcomes
Knowledge
1.Will have knowledge of diagnostic and treatment principles of the most frequent paediatric haematological diseases. Will have knowledge of the principles of support therapy and observation in dynamics of acute leukaemia in children. Will have knowledge of the diagnostic and treatment principles of chronic leukaemia in childhood. Lymphoma clinical presentation, diagnosis and treatment in children. Will have knowledge of manifestations and diagnosis of congenital coagulopathies in children.
Skills
1.Will be able to differentiate and diagnose the most frequent haematological diseases in children according to the requirements for certification as a haematologist. The student will be able to communicate with paediatric patients with oncohaematology and coagulopathy and will be familiar with the principles of therapy in children.
Competences
1.To examine and treat children with acute leukaemia on a daily basis; To examine and treat children with lymphoma and/or Hodgkin disease on a daily basis; To examine and treat children with immune thrombocytopenia on a daily basis; To participate in ward rounds and councils of the department; To participate in bone marrow biopsies, aspirations.
Assessment
Individual work
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Individual work |
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1. Independently studies literature related to the course topics;
2. Independently prepares for seminars;
3. Independently collects medical history data, objective examination of the patient, formulates a primary diagnosis, which is discussed with the teacher;
4. Gets acquainted and analyses medical records;
5. Completes medical documentation;
6. Independently follows the instructions of the certified specialist.
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Examination
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Examination |
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Compulsory attendance of seminars (100%) and practical work (100%) in each study course.
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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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Auditorium
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Topics
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Acute leukoses in children, clinical peculiarities, diagnostics, risk assessment, treatment protocols. Indications for allogeneic bone marrow transplantation. Umbilical cord blood transplantation in paediatric haematology. Aplastic anaemias.
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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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Peculiarities of chronic leukoses and lymphomas in children. Diagnostics and treatment algorithms.
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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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Congenital non-oncological haematological diseases in children. Immune thrombocytopenic purpura in children, features of clinical picture, treatment principles.
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Total ECTS (Creditpoints):
7.00
Number of Residency Seminars:
3
Length (weeks):
5
Final Examination:
Residency exam (Theory and practice)
Bibliography
Required Reading
1.
Young Anderson C.S, Poulsen B.K. Anderson's Atlas of Hematology. 3rd edition. Anderson's Atlas of Hematology, 2020.
2.
Yamamoto L. Case based pediatrics for medical students and residents. 2nd edition. Department of Pediatrics, University of Hawaii John A. Burns School of Medicine, 2015.
3.
Merck Sharp & Dohme Corp. Merck manual professional version: Hematology and oncology. Merck & Co., Inc., Kenilworth, NJ, USA, 2021.
4.
Silberstein E.L., Anastasi J., Hoffman R. et al. Hematology: Basic Principles and Practice. 7th edition. Elsevier, 2017.
5.
Hastings C.A., Torkildson J.C., Agrawal A.K. Handbook of Pediatric Hematology and Oncology: Children's Hospital and Research Center Oakland. 3rd edition. Wiley-Blackwell, May 17, 2021.
6.
Fish J.D., Lipton J.M., Lanzkowsky P. Lanzkowsky's Manual of Pediatric Hematology and Oncology. 7th edition. Academic Press, June 15, 2021.
Other Information Sources
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American Academy of Pediatrics. Available from:http://pedsinreview.aapjournals.org
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Centers for Disease Control and Prevention. Available from: http://www.cdc.gov/growthcharts/
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CBD Clinicals. Available from: http://www.motherisk.org/
4.
Healthy Palmpilot. Available from: http://www.healthypalmpilot.com
5.
Epocrates. Available from: http://www.epocrates.com
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World Health Organization. Available from: www.who.org
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German Cancer Research Center. Available from: www.dkfz-heidelberg.de
8.
Information portal on malignant diseases and diseases of the blood in the children and young adults. Available from: www.kinderkrebsinfo.de
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PubMed. Available from: www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/entrez/query.fcgi
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Comprehensive Cancer information - National Cancel Institute. Available from: www.nci.nih.gov
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St. Jude Cure4kids: An international Medical Educational Website & Online Collaboration Center. Available from: Medicine.www.cure4kids.org
12.
UpToDate- Evidence-based Clinical Support. Available from: http://www.uptodate.com