Veidlapa Nr. M-3 (8)
Study Course Description
Paediatrics
Course Code
PEK_060
Branch of Science
Clinical medicine; Paediatrics
ECTS
3.00
Target Audience
Medical Services; Medicine
LQF
Level 6
Study Type And Form
Full-Time; Part-Time
Study Course Implementer
Course Supervisor
Iveta Dzīvīte-Krišāne
Structure Unit Manager
Dace Gardovska
Structural Unit
Department of Paediatrics
Contacts
Riga, 45 Vienibas gatve, pk@rsu.lv, +371 67621730
About Study Course
Objective
The objective of the study course is to provide students with the necessary knowledge about the physiology and pathologies of child development and growth, chronic diseases related to functional disorders, by listening to theoretical lectures and studying in practical classes. To ensure the acquisition of theoretical knowledge and practical skills that would correspond to general knowledge in paediatrics in accordance with the requirements of the regulations of the specialty.
Preliminary Knowledge
Human anatomy, physiology, pathological physiology.
Learning Outcomes
Knowledge
1.By completing the study course, students acquire basic knowledge about the physiology of child development and growth and pathologies related to the child’s movement, behaviour and self-care disorders. During the study course, students acquire basic knowledge and competence in the basics of paediatrics.
Skills
1.As a result of completing the study course, students will be able to assess physical and psychomotor development of children. Will be able to examine movements, assess the development and self-care abilities of children. The student will be able to perform an objective examination of the child according to the child’s age, and will know how to create the child’s growth curve.
Competences
1.As a result of completing the study course, students will learn the skills of taking an anamnesis by talking with the child and their relatives; will understand the cause of the disorder. Will understand the basic principles of paediatrics in the work process.
Assessment
Individual work
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% from total grade
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Grade
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1.
Individual work |
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The study course is implemented through practical classes, in which students together with the teaching staff analyse the theoretical material, solve situational tasks, discuss clinical cases, participate in clinic conferences, councils. During the classes, students conduct clinical examinations of patients and work with medical histories. The student’s independent work includes preparing and presenting presentations during classes.
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Examination
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Grade
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Examination |
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2.
Examination |
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Knowledge testing during practical classes – discussions, tests, analysis of clinical cases and situational tasks (50%). Assessment at the end of the study course - a multiple-choice test (50%); knowledge assessment on a 10-point scale.
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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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On site
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Auditorium
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2
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Topics
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Paediatrics as a medical field. The concept of healthy child development. Characterisation of childhood periods in terms of physiology and pathology. Vaccination.
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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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On site
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Auditorium
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2
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Topics
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Features of the bone, muscle and connective tissue system in different age periods. Congenital and acquired pathologies of bones, joints and muscles. Arthritis of different aetiologies. Juvenile idiopathic arthritis. Rachitis.
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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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On site
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Auditorium
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2
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Topics
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Anatomical physiological features of the circulatory system in children. Acquired and congenital heart diseases. Clinical manifestations of heart failure.
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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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On site
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Auditorium
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2
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Topics
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Anatomical physiological features of the respiratory system in children. Acute respiratory diseases and symptoms thereof. Chronic respiratory diseases (congenital and acquired) in childhood. Airway obstruction. Bronchial asthma, cystic fibrosis.
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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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On site
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Auditorium
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2
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Topics
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Congenital and acquired pathologies of the CNS. Congenital and acquired pathologies of the peripheral nervous system. Cerebral palsy. Psychosocial behaviour disorders in children. Autistic spectrum disorders.
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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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On site
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Auditorium
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2
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Topics
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Child growth and development: physical, psychomotor, sexual development. Conversation and contact with the child, parents of the child – collection of the anamnesis, evaluation of the obtained data.
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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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4
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Topics
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Newborn baby – a full-term, early-term, late-term baby –, the characteristics and possible complications of adaptation.
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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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4
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Topics
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Anatomical physiological features of the digestive system in children. Reflux, vomiting. Gastroesophageal reflux. Abdominal pain. Irritable bowel syndrome. Chronic constipation.
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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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4
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Topics
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Principles of feeding a healthy and sick child. Principles of infant feeding. Principles of a balanced diet. The effect of different diets on the child’s health.
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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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4
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Topics
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The most common hemato-oncological diseases in children. Rare diseases in paediatrics.
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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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4
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Topics
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The most common endocrine diseases in children. Diabetes mellitus. Obesity.
Disorders of bone metabolism.
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Total ECTS (Creditpoints):
3.00
Contact hours:
32 Academic Hours
Final Examination:
Exam (Written)
PART-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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On site
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Auditorium
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2
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Topics
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Paediatrics as a medical field. The concept of healthy child development. Characterisation of childhood periods in terms of physiology and pathology. Vaccination.
|
-
Lecture
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Modality
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Location
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Contact hours
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|---|---|---|
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On site
|
Auditorium
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2
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Topics
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Features of the bone, muscle and connective tissue system in different age periods. Congenital and acquired pathologies of bones, joints and muscles. Arthritis of different aetiologies. Juvenile idiopathic arthritis. Rachitis.
|
-
Lecture
|
Modality
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Location
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Contact hours
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|---|---|---|
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On site
|
Auditorium
|
2
|
Topics
|
Anatomical physiological features of the circulatory system in children. Acquired and congenital heart diseases. Clinical manifestations of heart failure.
|
-
Lecture
|
Modality
|
Location
|
Contact hours
|
|---|---|---|
|
On site
|
Auditorium
|
2
|
Topics
|
Anatomical physiological features of the respiratory system in children. Acute respiratory diseases and symptoms thereof. Chronic respiratory diseases (congenital and acquired) in childhood. Airway obstruction. Bronchial asthma, cystic fibrosis.
|
-
Lecture
|
Modality
|
Location
|
Contact hours
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|---|---|---|
|
On site
|
Auditorium
|
2
|
Topics
|
Congenital and acquired pathologies of the CNS. Congenital and acquired pathologies of the peripheral nervous system. Cerebral palsy. Psychosocial behaviour disorders in children. Autistic spectrum disorders.
|
-
Lecture
|
Modality
|
Location
|
Contact hours
|
|---|---|---|
|
On site
|
Auditorium
|
2
|
Topics
|
Child growth and development: physical, psychomotor, sexual development. Conversation and contact with the child, parents of the child – collection of the anamnesis, evaluation of the obtained data.
|
-
Class/Seminar
|
Modality
|
Location
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Contact hours
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|---|---|---|
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On site
|
Specialized room
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4
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Topics
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Newborn baby – a full-term, early-term, late-term baby –, the characteristics and possible complications of adaptation.
|
-
Class/Seminar
|
Modality
|
Location
|
Contact hours
|
|---|---|---|
|
On site
|
Specialized room
|
4
|
Topics
|
Anatomical physiological features of the digestive system in children. Reflux, vomiting. Gastroesophageal reflux. Abdominal pain. Irritable bowel syndrome. Chronic constipation.
|
-
Class/Seminar
|
Modality
|
Location
|
Contact hours
|
|---|---|---|
|
On site
|
Specialized room
|
4
|
Topics
|
Principles of feeding a healthy and sick child. Principles of infant feeding. Principles of a balanced diet. The effect of different diets on the child’s health.
|
-
Class/Seminar
|
Modality
|
Location
|
Contact hours
|
|---|---|---|
|
On site
|
Specialized room
|
4
|
Topics
|
The most common hemato-oncological diseases in children. Rare diseases in paediatrics.
|
-
Class/Seminar
|
Modality
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Location
|
Contact hours
|
|---|---|---|
|
On site
|
Specialized room
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4
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Topics
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The most common endocrine diseases in children. Diabetes mellitus. Obesity.
Disorders of bone metabolism.
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Total ECTS (Creditpoints):
3.00
Contact hours:
32 Academic Hours
Final Examination:
Exam (Written)
Bibliography
Required Reading
1.
Mācību metodiskie materiāli Pediatrijā (estudijās)
2.
Modificētās slimību vēstures shēma medicīnas studentiem
Additional Reading
1.
Oxford Handbook of Paediatrics (Oxford Handbok)...by Robert C. Tasker, Robert J. McClure, 2021
2.
R. Geske, Bērna bioloģiskā attīstība, RaKa, 2005. g., 314. lpp.
3.
A. Valtners, Bērnu un pusaudžu fizioloģija, Zvaigzne ABC, 2001. g., 160 lpp.
4.
Dž. Krūmiņa, I. Kokare, Latvijas bērnu fiziskās attīstības normatīvi, Nacionālais apgāds, 2005. g., 39 lpp.
Other Information Sources
1.
Latvijas Pediatru asociācija / mācību materiāli :
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Bērnu klīniskā universitātes slimnīca / profesionāļiem:
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Slimību profilakses un kontroles centrs / klīniskās vadlīnijas:
4.
NICE guidance in pediatrics: