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Study Course Description

Hematoloģija

Main Study Course Information

Course Code
ROK_006
Branch of Science
Anatomy; Clinical medicine
ECTS
11.00
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 ensure acquisition and improvement of theoretical knowledge and practical skills in order to prepare an oncologist for thorough understanding of epidemiology, pathogenesis, diagnosis, determination of stages and treatment principles of haematology and oncology diseases.

Learning Outcomes

Knowledge

1.Knowledge of clinical manifestations of haematological tumours, laboratory diagnostics and therapy principles; most frequent complications; bone marrow transplantation; operation principles of haematopoiesis growth factors and usage indications; principles of transfusion therapy.

Skills

1.To diagnose haematological tumours according to the clinical picture, ability to select the most appropriate examination methods and interpret their data, to understand the organisation principles of the flow of haematology- oncology patients and organically integrate in it; recognize the complications induced by the disease or therapy and make their correction.

Competences

1.Laboratory test interpretation (40); bone marrow aspiration biopsy procedure and elementary interpretation of the results; physical examination of the lymphatic glands and spleen

Assessment

Individual work

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Individual work

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Studies of additional literature and discussions with the colleagues having the right to teach.

Examination

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Examination

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Full class attendance is mandatory. Exam consists: 50% - discussion about theoretical questions, 50% - 3 clinical cases, prepare and presentation.

Study Course Theme Plan

FULL-TIME
Part 1
  1. Seminar

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Topics

Epidemiology of haematological malignancies worldwide and in Latvia.
  1. Seminar

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Acute leucoses.
  1. Seminar

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Chronic leucoses.
  1. Seminar

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Lymphomas.
  1. Seminar

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Transplantation of blood stem cell and bone marrow.
Total ECTS (Creditpoints):
11.00
Number of Residency Seminars:
5
Length (weeks):
8
Final Examination:
Residency exam (Theory and practice)

Bibliography

Required Reading

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DeVita, Hellman, and Rosenberg's Cancer: Principles & Practice of Oncology, 11th edition, 2018

Other Information Sources

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Internetā pieejamie resursi:

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www.netwibes.com/info_med

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www.scirus.com