Veidlapa Nr. M-3 (8)
Study Course Description
Roentgenology
Course Code
RTK_024
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 radiology 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 advanced or extended knowledge and understanding of the technology of radiological examination of patients with pulmonary pathology.
Skills
1.Able to independently apply theory, methods and problem-solving skills to be able to: Choose the right radiological regimen for the patient; Independently interpret X-ray images in case of lung cancer; Independently interpret X-ray images in case of lung abscess; Independently interpret X-ray images in case of pulmonary tuberculosis.
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 potential impact of scientific results or 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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A resident can get a passing grade if they can:
Choose the right radiological regimen for the patient;
Independently interpret X-ray images in case of lung cancer;
Invasive intravascular diagnostic and treatment methods: indications and methodology.
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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X-ray examination of the respiratory organs. Radiological examination of the respiratory organs.
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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.
Muller's Imaging of the Chest: Expert Radiology Series. 2nd Edition, 2018
Additional Reading
1.
Fundamentals of High-Resolution Lung CT: Common Findings, Common Patterns, Common Diseases and Differential Diagnosis (Pocket Notebook). 2nd Edition
2.
Christian B. Laursen, Najib M. Rahman, Giovanni Volpicelli. Thoracic Ultrasound. 2018