Veidlapa Nr. M-3 (8)
Study Course Description
Medical Examination in Assessment of Impairment and Functional Capacity in Paediatrics and Ophthalmology
Course Code
REX_027
Branch of Science
Clinical medicine; Health care sciences and services
ECTS
2.00
Target Audience
Medicine
LQF
Level 8
Study Course Implementer
Course Supervisor
Sandra Ausekle
Residency Speciality
Speciality
Expert
Supervisor of Medical Speciality
Sandra Ausekle
Contacts
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About Study Course
Objective
To provide the student with theoretical knowledge and practical skills for the assessment of disabilities and functional limitations in paediatrics and paediatric oncology and ophthalmology.
Learning Outcomes
Knowledge
1.The student has acquired theoretical knowledge for the assessment of disabilities and limitations of functioning in paediatrics, paediatric oncology and ophthalmology.
Skills
1.The learner is able to understand disease-related disorders and to assess limitations of ability and function in paediatrics, paediatric oncology and ophthalmology.
Competences
1.The resident has acquired the competence to analyse and establish relationships based on theoretical knowledge and newly acquired skills in paediatrics, paediatric oncology and ophthalmology.
Assessment
Individual work
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Individual work |
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The student will acquire knowledge and practical skills in the assessment of abilities and functional limitations in paediatrics, paediatric oncology and ophthalmology. Independent work with literature.
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Examination
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1.
Examination |
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Theoretical and practical examination at the end of the course.
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Study Course Theme Plan
FULL-TIME
Part 1
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Seminar
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On site
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Study room
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Topics
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Introduction into ophthalmology, etiology of diseases and pathogenesis, diagnostic and treatment guidelines for children and adults. Restrictions on the ability and functioning of diseases and injuries, quality of life.
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Seminar
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On site
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Study room
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Topics
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Aetiology and pathogenesis of childhood diseases and injuries, diagnostic and treatment guidelines. Limitations in ability and functioning caused by diseases and trauma, quality of life.
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Placement
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Modality
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Study room
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Topics
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Aetiology and pathogenesis of cerebral palsy in children. Aetiology and pathogenesis of epilepsy. Disability and functional limitations caused by the disease.
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Placement
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Modality
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Study room
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Topics
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Aetiology and pathogenesis of congenital malformations. Limitations of ability and function due to congenital malformations. Diseases of the musculoskeletal system. Genetic diseases.
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Placement
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Modality
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Study room
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Topics
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Oncology and childhood disability in Latvia and worldwide. Aetiology and pathogenesis of oncological diseases in children, surgical and conservative treatment risks, limitations of abilities and functions caused by diseases.
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Placement
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Modality
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Location
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Study room
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Topics
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Types of tumors, their localisation, classification, histology and degree of malignancy, diagnostics and treatment options. Latest methods of treatment for oncology patients (children), their rehabilitation and disease prognosis.
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Placement
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Modality
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Location
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Study room
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Topics
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Neoplastic diseases and tumors in hematology. Functional and ability impairments caused by disease.
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Placement
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Modality
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Location
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On site
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Study room
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Topics
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Aetiology and pathogenesis of diseases of the eye. Disability and functional limitations caused by the diseases.
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Placement
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Modality
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Location
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On site
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Study room
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Topics
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Disorders of the visual system and eye movement disorders.
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Placement
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Modality
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Location
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On site
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Study room
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Topics
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Limitations of ability and function caused by the visual system.
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Total ECTS (Creditpoints):
2.00
Number of Residency Seminars:
2
Length (weeks):
2
Final Examination:
Residency exam (Theory and practice)
Bibliography
Required Reading
1.
Kliegman R. M. and Geme, J.St. 2019. Nelson Textbook of Pediatrics, 2-Volume Set (NelsonPediatrics). 21st ed. Elsevier.
2.
McIntosh, N. et al. 2008. Forfar and Arneil's Textbook of Pediatrics. 7th ed. Churchill Livingstone
3.
Bell, L.M. et al. 2008. The 5-Minute Pediatric Consult (The 5-minute Consult). 5th ed. Lippincott Williams & Wilkins.
4.
Zitelli, B.J. et al. 2021. Zitelli and Davis' Atlas of Pediatric Physical Diagnosis. 8th ed. Elsevier.
5.
Gleason, C.A and Juul, S.E. 2018. Avery's Diseases of the Newborn. 10th ed. Elsevier.
6.
Cherry, J. et al. 2019. Feigin and Cherry's Textbook of Pediatric Infectious Diseases. 8th ed. Elsevier.
7.
Blomquist, P.H. Practical Ophthalmology, Eighth Edition. 8th ed. American Academy of Ophthalmology.
8.
AMERICAN ACADEMY OF OPHTHALMOLOGY Clinical Education /Practice Guidelines
Additional Reading
1.
Dobelis, J. 2003. Bērnu uroloģija. Latvija.
2.
Pētersons, A. 2005. Bērnu ķirurģija. Latvija.
3.
Long, S.S. et al. Principles and Practice of Pediatric Infectious Diseases. 6th ed. Elsevier.
Other Information Sources
4.
www.netwibes.com/info_med
7.
www.scirus.com