Veidlapa Nr. M-3 (8)
Study Course Description
Pulmonology
Course Code
RTK_012
Branch of Science
Anatomy; Clinical medicine
ECTS
12.00
Target Audience
Medicine
LQF
Level 8
Study Course Implementer
Course Supervisor
Donats Breiva
Residency Speciality
Speciality
Thoracic surgeon
Supervisor of Medical Speciality
Donats Breiva
Contacts
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About Study Course
Objective
To ensure acquisition and improvement of theoretical knowledge and practical skills in pulmonology according to the requirements of the thoracic surgery speciality regulations to prepare doctors for certification in the speciality of thoracic surgery according to regulatory documents of the Republic of Latvia.
Learning Outcomes
Knowledge
1.Able to demonstrate in-depth or extended knowledge and understanding of the following topics: pathophysiology of the lung, pleura, bronchial system, diagnostic pulmonology methods, instrumentation used, physician’s tactics in acute cases, emergency care in cases of necessity.
Skills
1.Able to independently apply theory, methods and problem-solving skills to perform the functions of a highly skilled thoracic surgeon: Assess the patient’s general condition correctly. Examine the patient adequately. Provide emergency assistance when needed.
Competences
1.Able to independently formulate and critically analyse complicated scientific and professional problems, to substantiate decisions, and to conduct additional analysis, if needed. Able to integrate knowledge from different fields, make a contribution to the creation of new knowledge, development of research or professional activity methods, to demonstrate understanding and ethical responsibility for the potential impact of scientific results or professional activity.
Assessment
Individual work
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Making presentations on relevant topics.
Collecting up-to-date literature and scientific articles.
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Examination
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Examination |
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A resident can get a passing grade if they can:
Assess the patient’s general condition correctly.
Examine the patient adequately.
Provide emergency assistance when needed.
Final Examination:
A. Type of examination - at the end of the cycle, the resident’s theoretical knowledge is tested in a written test (50 questions) and orally, assessed on a 10-point scale.
B. Checking the performance of different manipulations on a training dummy. Assessment on a 10-point scale.
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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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Specialized room
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Topics
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Anatomy and physiology of the respiratory organs. Respiratory function and regulation.
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Seminar
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Modality
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On site
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Specialized room
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Topics
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Changes in lung ventilation, circulation and gases. Blood - transport of gases.
Non-respiratory functions of the lungs.
Respiratory adaptations to hypoxaemia, acidosis and alkalosis.
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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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Specialized room
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Topics
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Lung protection mechanisms. Lungs and immunity in normal and pathological conditions.
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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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Exercise physiology, exercise tests.
Electrocardiography.
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Seminar
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Modality
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On site
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Specialized room
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Topics
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External respiratory examination with spirography, pharmacodynamic and provocation tests. Examination of the respiratory organs with functional diagnostic methods.
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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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Specialized room
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Topics
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Chronic obstructive airway disease (COPD), epidemiology.
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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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Specialized room
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Topics
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Pulmonary emphysema.
Bullous changes in the lungs.
Bronchiectasis. Cystic fibrosis.
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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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Specialized room
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Topics
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Allergy and respiratory diseases.
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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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Specialized room
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Topics
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Respiratory failure.
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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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Specialized room
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Topics
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Nontuberculous lung infections.
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Total ECTS (Creditpoints):
12.00
Number of Residency Seminars:
10
Length (weeks):
8
Final Examination:
Residency exam (Theory and practice)
Bibliography
Required Reading
1.
Murray & Nadel's Textbook of Respiratory Medicine. 2-Volume Set, 7th Edition. 2022
Additional Reading
1.
Miguel Rodriguez. Current Progress in Respiratory Medicine. 2019
2.
Pallav L. Shah, Felix J. F. Herth, Y. C. Gary Lee, Gerard J. Criner. Essentials of Clinical Pulmonology. 2018