Veidlapa Nr. M-3 (8)
Study Course Description

Pathology of Pregnancy

Main Study Course Information

Course Code
RGD_042
Branch of Science
Clinical medicine; Obstetrics and gynaecology
ECTS
10.05
Target Audience
Medicine
LQF
Level 8

Study Course Implementer

Course Supervisor

Residency Speciality

Speciality
Supervisor of Medical Speciality
Contacts

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About Study Course

Objective

To introduce to diagnosis of pregnancy pathologies, differential diagnosis, hospital examination and treatment. To introduce to influence of pathology to the course of pregnancy and foetus.

Learning Outcomes

Knowledge

1.Theoretical knowledge about pathology of pregnancy, its diagnosis, differential diagnosis and methods of treatment.

Skills

1.Skills to evaluate pregnancy risk factors, to perform examination, to make diagnosis and differential diagnosis, to order treatment and make the plan for delivery.

Competences

1.Obtained competence in examination, diagnosis and treatment of pathological pregnancies.

Assessment

Individual work

Title
% from total grade
Grade
1.

Individual work

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To learn pathology of pregnancy at Pauls Stradiņš CUH or Riga Maternity hospital. To take patients` history, to perform examination, to diagnose the pathology and to make differential diagnosis, to order tests and treatment. To evaluate the timing and method of delivery.

Examination

Title
% from total grade
Grade
1.

Examination

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Theoretical knowledge and practical skills about pathology of pregnancy, skills to examine the patient independently, to make diagnosis, order treatment and choose the plan for delivery.

Study Course Theme Plan

FULL-TIME
Part 1
  1. Seminar

Modality
Location
On site
Specialized room

Topics

Antenatal risk assessment.
  1. Seminar

Modality
Location
On site
Specialized room

Topics

Hypertensive disorders in pregnancy.
  1. Seminar

Modality
Location
On site
Specialized room

Topics

Hypertensive disorders in pregnancy.
  1. Seminar

Modality
Location
On site
Specialized room

Topics

Gestational diabetes – endocrinologist's view.
  1. Seminar

Modality
Location
On site
Specialized room

Topics

Type I and type II diabetes and woman`s health.
  1. Seminar

Modality
Location
On site
Specialized room

Topics

Thyroid gland disorders and pregnancy.
  1. Seminar

Modality
Location
On site
Specialized room

Topics

Anaemia and pregnancy.
  1. Seminar

Modality
Location
On site
Specialized room

Topics

Coagulation disorders in obstetrics and gynaecology.
  1. Seminar

Modality
Location
On site
Specialized room

Topics

Other hematological disorders and pregnancy.
Total ECTS (Creditpoints):
10.05
Number of Residency Seminars:
9
Length (weeks):
8
Final Examination:
Residency exam (Theory and practice)

Bibliography

Required Reading

1.

Dzemdniecība, D.Rezebergas reedakcijā, 2016.gads

2.

CURRENT Diagnosis & Treatment: Obstetrics & Gynecology, 11e

3.

Williams Obstetrics, 24e

4.

www.ginasoc.lv/

5.

www.ebcog.org

6.

www.rcog.org.uk/guidelines