Veidlapa Nr. M-3 (8)
Study Course Description
Rehabilitation in Paediatric Pneumonology
Course Code
RBP_020
Branch of Science
Clinical medicine; Paediatrics
ECTS
3.00
Target Audience
Medicine
LQF
Level 8
Study Course Implementer
Course Supervisor
Elīna Aleksejeva
Residency Speciality
Speciality
Pediatric pneumologist
Supervisor of Medical Speciality
Elīna Aleksejeva
Contacts
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About Study Course
Objective
Acquire in-depth knowledge of the basic principles of physiotherapy at different stages of childhood (infants, pre-school and school age), in patients with various bronchopulmonary diseases, bronchitis, pneumonia, pleurisy, bronchiectasis.
Learning Outcomes
Knowledge
1.Know the basic principles of physiotherapy, exercises for bronchial drainage in infants, and children at the pre-school and school age with bronchopulmonary diseases, bronchitis, pneumonia, pleurisy, bronchiectasis.
Skills
1.Able to apply the basic principles of physiotherapy, bronchial drainage exercises in different age groups with bronchopulmonary diseases.
Competences
1.Use the acquired knowledge and skills to perform the functions of a highly qualified specialist and to advise patients with acquired and congenital lung and respiratory diseases at any age of the child.
Assessment
Individual work
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During each study course, reports are prepared, clinical cases are reviewed, and the latest literature is reviewed.
In addition to seminars, residents conduct research and pedagogical work, as well as attend lectures organised by the Centre for Continuing Education on interdisciplinary problems and theoretical guidelines in medicine and other sciences.
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Examination
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MCT with 30 questions, evaluation in 10 point system.
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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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Specialized room
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Topics
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Physiotherapy for infants with bronchopulmonary diseases
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Seminar
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On site
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Specialized room
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Topics
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Physiotherapy for preschool and school-age children with bronchopulmonary diseases
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Seminar
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On site
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Specialized room
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Topics
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Physiotherapy methods to improve bronchial drainage (flutter, acapella, PEP masks, cough machines, vibration vests) - indications, contraindications, principles of the method.
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Total ECTS (Creditpoints):
3.00
Number of Residency Seminars:
3
Length (weeks):
2
Final Examination:
Residency exam (Theory and practice)
Bibliography
Required Reading
1.
Respiratory Physiotherapy Pocketbook. 3rd Edition - July 7, 2020
Additional Reading
1.
Moura da Silva. Chest physiotherapy for pneumonia in children: a systematic review, Physiotherapy, 2015-05-01, Volume 101, Pages e1052-e1053.