Veidlapa Nr. M-3 (8)
Study Course Description
Rheumatology
Course Code
RTO_024
Branch of Science
Anatomy; Clinical medicine
ECTS
6.00
Target Audience
Medicine
LQF
Level 8
Study Course Implementer
Course Supervisor
Andrejs Finogejevs
Residency Speciality
Speciality
Trauma Doctor, Orthopaedist
Supervisor of Medical Speciality
Andrejs Finogejevs
Contacts
-
About Study Course
Objective
Improve the students' theoretical knowledge and practical skills in rheumatology needed for the specialty of orthopaedic traumatologist.
Learning Outcomes
Knowledge
1.The student will be able to: a) name and describe the different types of rheumatic diseases, b) evaluate the necessity and benefits of different examination methods. c) describe and explain the methods of treatment, their significance, results and prognosis, (d) assess the ability to work and predict the course of the disease.
Skills
1.The student will be able to: a) examine patients with rheumatic diseases, assess the manifestation of the disease, and make an accurate diagnosis, b) draw up the necessary investigation plan to clarify the diagnosis, c) interpret the results of clinical tests and radiological examinations, d) select and use the appropriate method of treatment, e) determine the indication for surgical treatment and perform it, if necessary. f) aspirate large joints and administer appropriate medication.
Competences
1.Using the acquired knowledge, will be able to: a) interpret the data obtained from investigations, b) formulate a diagnosis, justifying and explaining it, c) develop a treatment plan, d) analyse the results of treatment, predict the course of the disease and determine the capability for work.
Assessment
Individual work
|
Title
|
% from total grade
|
Grade
|
|---|---|---|
|
1.
Individual work |
-
|
-
|
|
Independent research of the topic, studying the latest literature; prepare a presentation on the recent findings in aetiopathogenesis, diagnosis and treatment methods of rheumatology.
|
||
Examination
|
Title
|
% from total grade
|
Grade
|
|---|---|---|
|
1.
Examination |
-
|
-
|
|
At the end of the course, the student answers in writing two theoretical questions and lists the acquired skills in writing.
|
||
Study Course Theme Plan
FULL-TIME
Part 1
-
Seminar
|
Modality
|
Location
|
|
|---|---|---|
|
On site
|
Specialized room
|
Topics
|
Rheumatoid arthritis
|
-
Seminar
|
Modality
|
Location
|
|
|---|---|---|
|
On site
|
Auditorium
|
Topics
|
Gout. Reactive arthritis.
|
-
Seminar
|
Modality
|
Location
|
|
|---|---|---|
|
On site
|
Specialized room
|
Topics
|
Seronegative spondiloarthropathy. Ankilosing spondilitis.
|
Total ECTS (Creditpoints):
6.00
Number of Residency Seminars:
3
Length (weeks):
4
Final Examination:
Residency exam (Theory and practice)
Bibliography
Required Reading
1.
Rheumatology and Orthopaedics. D.Marsland, S.Kapoor, A.Coote. 2nd ed. Mosby UK; 2008; 425.
2.
Handbook of Rheumatology. Alan Hakim. Oxford University Press; 2004; 274.
3.
Intra-Articular Infections. S.Pandey. 2nd ed. US McGraw-Hill; 2007; 178.