Veidlapa Nr. M-3 (8)
Study Course Description
Invasive Bronchology
Course Code
RTK_016
Branch of Science
Anatomy; Clinical medicine
ECTS
3.00
Target Audience
Medicine
LQF
Level 8
Study Course Implementer
Course Supervisor
Donats Breiva
Residency Speciality
Speciality
Thoracic surgeon
Supervisor of Medical Speciality
Donats Breiva
Contacts
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About Study Course
Objective
To ensure acquisition and improvement of theoretical knowledge and practical skills in invasive bronchology according to the requirements of the thoracic surgery speciality regulations to prepare doctors for certification in the speciality of thoracic surgery according to regulatory documents of the Republic of Latvia.
Learning Outcomes
Knowledge
1.Able to demonstrate in-depth or extended knowledge and understanding, part of which are in line with the latest discoveries in the respective field of science or professional area and lay the foundation for creative thinking or research, including when working in-between different sectors: structure of the bronchial tree; correctly assess the radiological and endoscopic picture of the patient; invasive bronchology options, indications, techniques, complications.
Skills
1.Able to independently use the theory, methods and problem solving skills in order to conduct research or artistic work, and highly qualified professional functions. Able to reasonably explain and discuss complicated or systemic aspects of the respective field of science or professional area with both specialists and non-specialists. Able to independently drive the improvement of one’s competences and specialisation, to take responsibility for the performance and analysis of teams of staff, to do business, innovations in the respective field or profession, to work, do research or further learning in complicated and unpredictable conditions and to transform them using new approaches, when needed.
Competences
1.Able to independently formulate and critically analyse complicated scientific and professional problems, to substantiate decisions, and to conduct additional analysis, if needed. Able to integrate knowledge from different fields, make a contribution to the creation of new knowledge, development of research or professional activity methods, to demonstrate understanding and ethical responsibility for the scientific result or potential impact of professional activity.
Assessment
Individual work
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Making presentations on relevant topics.
Collecting up-to-date literature and scientific articles.
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Examination
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At the end of the cycle, the resident’s practical work skills and theoretical knowledge are assessed in writing with a grade on a 10-point scale.
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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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Invasive bronchology
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Total ECTS (Creditpoints):
3.00
Number of Residency Seminars:
1
Length (weeks):
2
Final Examination:
Residency exam (Theory and practice)
Bibliography
Required Reading
1.
Introduction to Bronchoscopy. Armin Ernst, Tufts University, Massachusetts Felix J. F. Herth. Universität Heidelberg, 2017
Additional Reading
1.
Interventional Bronchoscopy. A Clinical Guide, Atul Mehta Prasoon Jain, 2013
2.
From Thoracic Surgery to Interventional Pulmonology. A Clinical Guide. J. Francis Turner, Jr. Prasoon Jain, Kazuhiro Yasufuku, Atul C. Mehta, 2021