Veidlapa Nr. M-3 (8)
Study Course Description
Pneumonology
Course Code
ISK_210
Branch of Science
Clinical medicine
ECTS
3.00
Target Audience
Medicine
LQF
Level 7
Study Type And Form
Full-Time
Study Course Implementer
Course Supervisor
Madara Tirzīte
Structure Unit Manager
Jūlija Voicehovska
Structural Unit
Department of Internal Diseases
Contacts
Riga, 2 Hipokrata Street, isk@rsu.lv, +371 67042338
About Study Course
Objective
Acquire deeper knowledge of relevant topics, learn how to evaluate patients with lung pathology, evaluate the characteristics of the pathology involved and the treatment options for individual patients at different stages of treatment.
Preliminary Knowledge
Anatomy, physiology and pathophysiology of the respiratory system.
Methods of physical examination of the respiratory system. Methods of radiological examination in the diagnosis of lung diseases.
Pharmacology of the respiratory system.
Learning Outcomes
Knowledge
1.Upon completion of the study course, students will have acquired knowledge of pulmonary diseases, so that they are able to assess these diseases, differentiate them from other diseases and provide adequate treatment on the basis of the latest findings in medicine.
Skills
1.Upon completion of the study course, students will be able to (based on the medical history, objective findings, laboratory tests and additional examination results) understand and diagnose the aforementioned pulmonary diseases, assess their severity and variety, and prescribe appropriate treatment for a particular patient.
Competences
1.The expertise acquired through studies will enable students analyse current medical problems in respiratory diseases independently, rationally use additional examination methods, analyse clinical cases, demonstrate individual attitude towards the patient and justify the chosen treatment.
Assessment
Individual work
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Grade
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1.
Individual work |
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Individual work with medical literature, with a patient – history collection, interpretation of examinations, preparation of a treatment plan, formulation of a possible diagnosis. We invite you to fill in and complete the questionnaire about the study course. The answers given are anonymous. We would like to ask you to formulate what was positive, useful and what helped you to understand the topics of our study course better. Share your thoughts about that knowledge and skills you have gained and improved as well as structured suggestions for further improvement of the study course.
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Examination
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Grade
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1.
Examination |
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10 points
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Answers to test questions of each class are assessed. At the end of the study course, a centralized computed examination consisting of two parts: 1) 50 multiple-choice questions; 2) 4 clinical cases. |
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Study Course Theme Plan
FULL-TIME
Part 1
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Lecture
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Modality
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Location
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Contact hours
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Off site
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E-Studies platform
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1
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Topics
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Patient examination in pneumonology
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Class/Seminar
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Modality
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Location
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Contact hours
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On site
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Specialized room
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3
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Topics
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Methods for objective examination and functional diagnosis of the respiratory system and pharmacology
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Class/Seminar
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Modality
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Location
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Contact hours
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On site
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Specialized room
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3
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Topics
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Use of endoscopic techniques in diagnosing and treating lung diseases. Haemoptysis – definition, aetiology, diagnosis and treatment
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Class/Seminar
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Modality
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Location
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Contact hours
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On site
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Specialized room
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3
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Topics
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Asthma – definition, pathogenesis, risk factors, clinical signs, diagnosis and treatment
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Class/Seminar
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Modality
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Location
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Contact hours
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On site
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Specialized room
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3
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Topics
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Chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD) – definition, pathogenesis, risk factors, clinical signs, diagnosis and treatment
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Class/Seminar
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Modality
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Location
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Contact hours
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On site
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3
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Topics
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Respiratory failure – definition, pathogenesis, clinical signs, diagnosis and treatment
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Total ECTS (Creditpoints):
1.50
Contact hours:
16 Academic Hours
Final Examination:
Test (Semester)
Part 2
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Lecture
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Modality
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Location
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Contact hours
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Off site
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E-Studies platform
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1
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Topics
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Radiological investigation in pneumonology
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Class/Seminar
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Modality
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Location
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Contact hours
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On site
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Specialized room
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3
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Topics
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Imaging techniques in pneumonology
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Class/Seminar
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Modality
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Location
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Contact hours
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On site
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Specialized room
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3
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Topics
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Lower respiratory tract disease. Pneumonias: types, clinical presentation, diagnostic methods, assessment, treatment and possible complications. Bronchiectatic disease.
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Class/Seminar
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Modality
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Location
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Contact hours
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On site
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Specialized room
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3
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Topics
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Pleural diseases and pleural effusion: mechanisms, assessment, differential diagnosis and treatment. Pneumothorax: aetiology, classification and treatment
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Class/Seminar
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Modality
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Location
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Contact hours
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On site
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Specialized room
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3
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Topics
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Diffuse parenchymal lung diseases
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Class/Seminar
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Modality
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Location
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Contact hours
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On site
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3
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Topics
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Emergencies in pneumonology
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Total ECTS (Creditpoints):
1.50
Contact hours:
16 Academic Hours
Final Examination:
Exam
Bibliography
Required Reading
1.
E-studijas - docētāju gatavotās videolekcijas par konkrēto tēmu./E-studies - video lectures prepared by lecturers on a specific topic.
2.
Macleod's Clinical ExaminationSuitable for English stream
3.
Respiratory Examination - OSCE GuideSuitable for English stream
4.
Elpošanas sistēmas izmeklēšana/Examination of the respiratory system (AMBOSS materiāls)Suitable for English stream
Additional Reading
1.
"Fundamentals of lung auscultation" ar auskultatīvajiem trokšņiem / "Fundamentals of lung auscultation" with auscultatory soundsSuitable for English stream
2.
Global Strategy for the diagnosis, management and prevention of COPD, Pocket Guide (GOLD)Suitable for English stream
3.
Global Strategy for the Diagnosis, Management and Prevention of COPD, Full version (GOLD)Suitable for English stream
4.
Pocket guide for asthma management and prevention (GINA)Suitable for English stream
5.
Severe to treat asthma pocket guide (GINA)Suitable for English stream
6.
Global strategy for asthma management and prevention (GINA)Suitable for English stream
7.
MedscapeSuitable for English stream
8.
Principles of Pulmonary MedicineSuitable for English stream
9.
Murray & Nadel's Textbook of Respiratory MedicineSuitable for English stream
10.
Clinical Respiratory MedicineSuitable for English stream