Veidlapa Nr. M-3 (8)
Study Course Description
Nephrology: Familiar and Unknown in Practical Differential Diagnostic Context
Course Code
ISK_219
Branch of Science
Clinical medicine; Internal medicine
ECTS
3.00
Target Audience
Medicine
LQF
Level 7
Study Type And Form
Full-Time
Study Course Implementer
Course Supervisor
Aivars Pētersons
Structure Unit Manager
Jūlija Voicehovska
Structural Unit
Department of Internal Diseases
Contacts
Riga, 2 Hipokrata Street, isk@rsu.lv, +371 67042338
About Study Course
Objective
Provide students with the opportunity to obtain in-depth knowledge of medical problems related to nephrology using the format of e-lectures and practical seminars. More complicated differential diagnostic tasks as well as analysis of more rare diseases in combination of other medical disciplines.
Preliminary Knowledge
Successfully completed A level course in nephrology.
Learning Outcomes
Knowledge
1.The student will acquire knowledge of existing special and latest diagnostic and treatment methods in nephrology, will know the most advantageous ways of examination in different clinical situations. The student will get an idea of renal replacement therapy methods –haemodialysis, peritoneal dialysis, will know the principles of patient therapy, while preparing a patient for renal replacement therapy; will be able to evaluate their benefits and potential risks. The student will know the main methods to ensure chronic haemodialysis –peculiarities of the use of arteriovenous fistula and prosthesis, the use of a central venous catheter; will know the principles of patient observation, complications and possibilities for their prevention.
Skills
1.When using examination data, will be able to formulate indications, evaluate contraindications and limitations in diagnosis and treatment of kidney diseases, and use standard techniques to select the most effective diagnostic and therapeutic route with maximum economic benefit in a given clinical situation.
Competences
1.Independently plans the learning process to balance the existing knowledge obtained in the compulsory course with the new material related to standard situations in nephrology; has a grasp of the benefit / risk assessment, working alone or in a group of two to three students; able to use literature, e-environment, peer and teacher knowledge, accurately formulating the question; takes responsibility for presenting the work of the student group.
Assessment
Individual work
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Individual work |
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Work with a patient, i.e. medical history data, simulations, work with literature, including the e-environment, resulting in a protocol for patient screening with a diagnosis, its rationale, key examinations, and specific treatment for the patient being examined.
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Examination
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Examination |
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At the end of the course, when assessing the student's knowledge, the student's preparedness for the class, activity in it, ability to participate reasonably in discussions in each class are also considered; accuracy through the use of terminology used for examination, methodologies, indications and contraindications, awareness assessment and the ability to find new diagnostic and treatment approaches and to predict their future potential.
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Study Course Theme Plan
FULL-TIME
Part 1
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Lecture
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Modality
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Other
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2
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Topics
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TIN spectrum. GP differential diagnosis.
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On site
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Other
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2
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Topics
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Kidneys and CD, LED, plasma cell dyscrasias.
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Lecture
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On site
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Other
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2
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ANM classification and diagnostic aspects. Patient with edema, diagnostic approach, clinical case analysis
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Class/Seminar
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On site
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Auditorium
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4
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Topics
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Differential diagnosis of haematuria, clinical case studies.
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Auditorium
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4
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Pathophysiology of renal disease associated with liver disorders, clinical case studies.
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On site
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Auditorium
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4
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Selection of the treatment tactics for ARF, clinical case studies.
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On site
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Auditorium
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4
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Monitoring the quality of peritoneal dialysis, clinical case studies.
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On site
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Other
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4
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Topics
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Choosing the most appropriate dose of HD.
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Lecture
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Modality
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Location
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Contact hours
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On site
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Other
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2
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Topics
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Selection and training before RRT. CKD progression significance
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Class/Seminar
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On site
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Other
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4
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Topics
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Tx patients problems monitoring, clinical cases analysis
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Total ECTS (Creditpoints):
3.00
Contact hours:
32 Academic Hours
Final Examination:
Exam
Bibliography
Required Reading
1.
Klīniskā medicīna. A.Lejnieka redakcijā, 2012 (akceptējams izdevums) (latviešu plūsmai)
Additional Reading
1.
Nieru Transplantācija. Rafaels Rozentāls, Inese Folkmane. Izdevniecība: Nacionālais apgāds, SIA, 2008 (latviešu plūsmai)