Veidlapa Nr. M-3 (8)
Study Course Description
Neurology
Course Code
RNK_007
Branch of Science
Anatomy; Clinical medicine
ECTS
8.00
Target Audience
Medicine
LQF
Level 8
Study Course Implementer
Course Supervisor
Rolfs Ozols
Residency Speciality
Speciality
Neurosurgeon
Supervisor of Medical Speciality
Rolfs Ozols
Contacts
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About Study Course
Objective
To ensure the acquisition and improvement of theoretical knowledge and practical skills in neurology in accordance with the requirements of the regulations of the specialty of neurosurgery.
Learning Outcomes
Knowledge
1.Resident possesses knowledge on aetiology, pathogenesis, symptomatology, diagnostics, differential diagnostics of nervous system damages, as well as principles of application of diagnostic and medical methods in neurology.
Skills
1.Must be able to examine his patients with nervous system damages and interpret the results of additional examinations.
Competences
1.The doctor, using the acquired knowledge and skills, is able to independently recognize and diagnose neurological diseases, evaluate them, if necessary, involving the relevant specialist.
Assessment
Individual work
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In addition to the workshops, residents carry out research and teaching, as well as visits to CEF RS organized lectures of medicine and other sciences interdisciplinary problems and the theory of the guidelines. The resident must independently review the literature, prepare presentations on the topics of the seminars.
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Examination
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An aptitude test based on questions.
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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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On site
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Auditorium
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Topics
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Basic principles of the modern neurological examinations
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Seminar
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On site
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Auditorium
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Topics
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Topical neurological diagnostics
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Seminar
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On site
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Auditorium
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Differential diagnosis of nervous system disorders
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Total ECTS (Creditpoints):
8.00
Number of Residency Seminars:
3
Length (weeks):
6
Final Examination:
Residency exam (Theory and practice)
Bibliography
Required Reading
1.
Daroff R.B., Jankovic J., Mazziotta J.C., Pomeroy S.L. Bradley's Neurology in Clinical Practice. 2-Volume Set, 7th Edition, 8th edition – Elsevier, 2021.
2.
Fuller G. Neurological Examination Made Easy. Ch. Livingstone - Elsevier, 2021.
3.
Adams R.D., Victor M. Principles of Neurology. McGraw - Hill, N-Y, St. Luise e.c. 2019.