Veidlapa Nr. M-3 (8)
Study Course Description
Neuroradiology I
Course Code
RRD_037
Branch of Science
Clinical medicine; Roentgenology and Radiology
ECTS
11.00
Target Audience
Medicine
LQF
Level 8
Study Course Implementer
Course Supervisor
Ardis Platkājis
Residency Speciality
Speciality
Radiologist-Diagnostician
Supervisor of Medical Speciality
Ardis Platkājis
Contacts
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About Study Course
Objective
To ensure acquisition of theoretical knowledge and practical skills in neuroradiology according to the requirements of the radiology speciality regulations to prepare doctors for certification in diagnostic radiologist’s speciality according to regulatory documents of the Republic of Latvia.
Learning Outcomes
Knowledge
1.• To formulate and classify the normal anatomy and normal development variants of the skull, spine, brain and spinal cord. • To recognise, formulate and sequentially arrange the choice of the type of neuroradiological radiological examination and the use of contrast media in the diagnosis of CNS and peripheral nervous system diseases. • To decipher and briefly describe the differential diagnosis of stroke, haemorrhage and other vascular lesions of the brain on CT and MRI, the indications for CTA, MRI and Doppler US. • To name, explain and radiologically evaluate cranial injuries and the diagnosis of their consequences.
Skills
1.• To recognise, describe and evaluate radiographs of the skull and spine and their descriptions under the lecturer’s guidance. • To interpret, demonstrate and use head and spine CT scan protocols and their descriptions under the lecturer’s guidance.
Competences
1.• To evaluate, substantiate and justify cranial and spinal radiographs and their descriptions under the lecturer’s guidance. • To plan, interpret and compare head and spine CT scan protocols and their descriptions under the lecturer’s guidance. • To plan, evaluate and interpret brachiocephalic vessel CTA examination data processing, protocols and examination descriptions.
Assessment
Individual work
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• To acquire and defend the acquired theoretical basic knowledge in neuroradiology.
• To discover and develop methodology, data processing, analysis, interpretation, formation of diagnostic opinions in examinations of neuroradiology.
• To master electronic transmission of data in neuroradiology examinations and basic principles of radiological work in e-environment.
• To develop and improve team work and interdisciplinary communication skills.
• To improve and develop basic skills for preparation of case reports for a demonstration, theoretical analysis and presentation at councils, clinical conferences, scientific forums and for publication.
• To develop and apply in clinical interpretation basic skills for preparation, designing and presentation of an individual clinically-oriented research.
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Examination
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A certified teaching physician assesses the resident’s knowledge and skills on a 10-point scale at the end of each rotation cycle. Theoretical knowledge of normal and pathological radiological anatomy and practical skills in interpretation of examinations according to the study course description of the relevant radiology specialty are assessed.
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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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Clinical case seminar in neuroradiology
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Seminar
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On site
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Specialized room
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Topics
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Seminar in neuroradiology (the topic of the seminar is specified according to the current developments in the field. See the seminar plan for the academic year)
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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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Seminar in neuroradiology (the topic of the seminar is specified according to the current developments in the field. See the seminar plan for the academic year)
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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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Seminar in neuroradiology (the topic of the seminar is specified according to the current developments in the field. See the seminar plan for the academic year)
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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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Seminar in neuroradiology (the topic of the seminar is specified according to the current developments in the field. See the seminar plan for the academic year)
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Total ECTS (Creditpoints):
11.00
Number of Residency Seminars:
5
Length (weeks):
8
Final Examination:
Residency exam (Theory and practice)
Bibliography
Required Reading
1.
Osborn J. et al. 2020. Diagnostic Imaging: Brain 4th ed. Elsevier
2.
Ross J. and Moore K. 2015. Diagnostic Imaging: Spine 3rd ed. Elsevier
3.
Mooler T. and Reif E. 2013. Pocket Atlas of Sectional Anatomy, Volume I: Head and Neck 4th ed. Thieme
4.
Moeller T. and Reif E. 2017. Pocket Atlas of Sectional Anatomy, Volume 3: Spine, Extremities, Joints 2nd ed. Thieme
Additional Reading
1.
American Journal of Neuroradiology
2.
American Journal of Roentgenology
3.
European Journal of Radiology
4.
The Lancet
Other Information Sources
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Medical and e-learning websites for healthcare professionals (IMAIOS)
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Radiopaedia