Veidlapa Nr. M-3 (8)
Study Course Description
Therapeutic Radiology
Course Code
RHE_046
Branch of Science
Clinical medicine
ECTS
6.00
Target Audience
Medicine
LQF
Level 8
Study Course Implementer
Course Supervisor
Sandra Lejniece
Residency Speciality
Speciality
Hematologist
Supervisor of Medical Speciality
Sandra Lejniece
Contacts
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About Study Course
Objective
To ensure acquisition and improvement of theoretical knowledge and practical skills in therapeutic radiology in accordance with the requirements of the haematology specialty in order to prepare the doctor for certification in the haematology specialty.
Learning Outcomes
Knowledge
1.- Knows the radiotherapy method, types, radiotherapy-induced and late complications in cases of treatment of haematological diseases.
Skills
1.- Able to evaluate indications and contraindications for radiotherapy in patients with haematological diseases, prescribe the necessary laboratory and radiological diagnostic examinations. - Able to assess the degree of severity of radiotherapy complications, perform the prevention and treatment.
Competences
1.Able to establish interdisciplinary cooperation in cases of haematological diseases that require radiotherapy.
Assessment
Individual work
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1. Independently studies the literature related to the course topics;
2. Independently prepares for seminars;
3. Gets acquainted with and analyses medical documentation;
4. Completes medical documentation;
5. Independently follows the instructions of the certified specialist.
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Examination
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Examination |
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Mandatory attendance of seminars (100%) and performance of practical work (100%) in each study course.
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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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Location
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On site
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Auditorium
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Topics
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Principles, equipment, guidelines of modern therapeutic radiology.
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Seminar
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Topics
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Principles of radiotherapy in Hodgkin’s disease, non-Hodgkin’s lymphomas and other haematological diseases.
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Seminar
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Topics
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Principles of radiotherapy in case of solid tumours.
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Total ECTS (Creditpoints):
6.00
Number of Residency Seminars:
3
Length (weeks):
4
Final Examination:
Residency exam (Theory and practice)
Bibliography
Required Reading
1.
Trifiletti D.M., Chao S.T., Sahgal A., Sheehan J.P. Steretactic Radiosurgery and Stereotactic Body Radiation therapy, Springer, 2019
2.
Hansen E.K. Handbook of evidence-based Radiation oncology,3rd edition, Springer, 2018
3.
Dabaja Sh Bounthain, Specht L. et al. The International Lymphoma Radiation Oncology Group Guidelines, 2018
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Dabaja Sh. Bounthain, Ng K. Andrea Radiation therapy in Haematologic malignancies, Springer, 2017
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Provan D., Baglin T., Dokal I., de Vos J. Oxford Handbook of Clinical Haematology, Fourth edition, USA Oxford University Press, 2015
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Lee N. Y., Riaz N., Lu J.J. Target Volume Delineation for Conformal and Intensity- Modulated Radiation Therapy, Springer, 2015
7.
Specht L. et al. Radiotherapy for Hodgkin Lymphoma, Springer, 2011
Other Information Sources
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NCCN Clinical Practice Guidelines in Oncology. Available from: https://www.nccn.org/home)