Veidlapa Nr. M-3 (8)
Study Course Description
Neurosurgery
Course Code
RMS_036
Branch of Science
Clinical medicine
ECTS
8.00
Target Audience
Medicine
LQF
Level 8
Study Course Implementer
Course Supervisor
Rolfs Ozols
Residency Speciality
Speciality
Maxillofacial Surgeon
Supervisor of Medical Speciality
Ģirts Šalms
Contacts
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About Study Course
Objective
To ensure the acquisition and improvement of theoretical knowledge and practical skills in neurotraumatology in accordance with the requirements of the regulations of the specialty of oral, facial and maxillofacial surgery, in order to prepare the doctor for certification in the specialty of oral, facial and maxillofacial surgery.
Learning Outcomes
Knowledge
1.Knowledge is acquired on the symptomatology, diagnosis, indications for surgical treatment, as well as the principles of diagnostic and therapeutic methods (surgery). Knowledge of operative surgical techniques in patients with skeletal and brain injuries. The student will be familiar with the aetiology, pathogenesis, diagnosis and surgical treatment of the most common brain tumours. The student will be able to apply the acquired knowledge in clinical practice.
Skills
1.Be able to examine patients with traumatic CNS injury and provide emergency care. Be able to interpret radiological examinations. Be able to assess the need for neurosurgeon involvement.
Competences
1.The doctor, using the acquired knowledge and skills, is able to independently practice in oral and maxillo-facial surgeon's specialty, self-critically evaluate the results of their work, follow doctor's ethics, conduct the clinical scientific research, participate in the training of colleagues and self-education on a regular basis to improve their professional capacity.
Assessment
Individual work
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In addition to seminars, residents carry out research and teaching work, as well as attend problem lectures organized by TIF RD on interdisciplinary problems and theoretical guidelines of medicine and other sciences. Reading and analysis of scientific literature for interdisciplinary patients in trauma and congenital craniofacial deformities. Etiology, pathogenesis, diagnosis and surgical treatment of craniosynostosis.
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Examination
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Knowledge control with test 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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Location
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On site
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Auditorium
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Topics
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Neurological findings in the neurosurgery. The diagnostic principles of neurosurgical disease of and special methods of investigation.
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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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Types of neurosurgical operations and specifics. Craniofacial injuries.
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Seminar
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On site
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Other
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Topics
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Tumours if skull base.
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Seminar
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On site
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Auditorium
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Syndromic and non-syndromal craniosynostoses and their treatment. Facial pain.
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Total ECTS (Creditpoints):
8.00
Number of Residency Seminars:
4
Length (weeks):
6
Final Examination:
Residency exam (Theory and practice)
Bibliography
Required Reading
1.
Principles of Neurological Surgery. 4th Edition, 2018
2.
Neurophysiology in Neurosurgery. A Modern Approach. 2nd Edition, March 20, 2020
3.
Gārša I. Ievads neiroķirurģijā. Nacionālais apgāds. Rīga. 2008. – 383 lpp.
4.
Krieviņš D. (Red.) Neatliekamā medicīniskā palīdzība. Traumas. NMPC. Rīga. 2001. – 350 lpp.
5.
Krieviņš D. (Red.) Neatliekamā medicīniskā palīdzība. Atdzīvināšana. NMPC. Rīga. 2003. – 384 lpp.
Other Information Sources
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Internetā pieejamie resursi:
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www.netwibes.com/info_med