Veidlapa Nr. M-3 (8)
Study Course Description

Paediatric Thoracic Surgery

Main Study Course Information

Course Code
RTK_026
Branch of Science
Anatomy; Clinical medicine
ECTS
6.00
Target Audience
Medicine
LQF
Level 8

Study Course Implementer

Course Supervisor

Residency Speciality

Speciality
Supervisor of Medical Speciality
Contacts

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About Study Course

Objective

To ensure acquisition and improvement of theoretical knowledge and practical skills in paediatric thoracic surgery 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 of the following topics: - Chemical burns of the oesophagus, first aid and treatment. - Foreign bodies of the oesophagus and respiratory tract, their diagnosis and treatment principles. - Purulent pathology of the lungs and pleura.

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 - To perform a pleural puncture under the supervision of the ward manager or a certified paediatric surgeon. To participate in pleural drainage. - Know the specifics of patient preparation for surgery on different organ systems, with emphasis on emergency and urgent surgery. To learn the basic principles of treating patients in the post-operative period.

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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Individual work

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Making presentations on relevant topics. Collecting up-to-date literature and scientific articles.

Examination

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Examination

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A resident can get a passing grade if they can: • provide emergency surgical treatment in acute cases of patients with thoracic pathology, • establish the correct diagnostic regimen and treatment tactics for patients with thoracic pathology, • identify possible post-operative complications, their prevention and treatment, use practical skills in diagnostic and therapeutic manipulation. Final examination - at the end of the cycle, the resident’s theoretical knowledge is tested in a written test (50 questions) and orally, and the practical skills acquired are assessed on a 10-point scale.

Study Course Theme Plan

FULL-TIME
Part 1
Total ECTS (Creditpoints):
6.00
Number of Residency Seminars:
0
Length (weeks):
4
Final Examination:
Residency exam (Theory and practice)

Bibliography

Required Reading

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Pediatric Thoracic Surgery. Mario Lima. 2013

Additional Reading

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ESTS Textbook of Thoracic Surgery, 2014