Veidlapa Nr. M-3 (8)
Study Course Description
Radiation Therapy in Urology
Course Code
RUR_033
Branch of Science
Anatomy; Clinical medicine
ECTS
3.00
Target Audience
Medicine
LQF
Level 8
Study Course Implementer
Course Supervisor
Vilnis Lietuvietis
Residency Speciality
Speciality
Urologist
Supervisor of Medical Speciality
Vilnis Lietuvietis
Contacts
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About Study Course
Objective
To ensure the acquisition and improvement of theoretical knowledge and practical skills in stat therapy in urology, in accordance with the requirements of the regulations of the urology specialty, in order to prepare the doctor for certification in the urology specialty, in accordance with the regulatory documents of the Republic of Latvia.
Learning Outcomes
Knowledge
1.Define modern radiation therapy, its application, indications, limitations, patient control during the application of this therapy.
Skills
1.Resident will be able to assess the indications for radiation therapy in specific urological patients.
Competences
1.To provide urology residents with the opportunity to learn the knowledge and skills they need in radiation therapy. The resident will participate in the work of the department and will see how radiation therapy is implemented for a specific patient.
Assessment
Individual work
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Grade
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Individual work |
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Participation in the selection and planning of radiation therapy for breast, lung, rectal and prostate cancer patients.
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Examination
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% from total grade
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Grade
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1.
Examination |
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At the end of the study course, a written examination of the resident's theoretical knowledge, as well as an assessment of the acquired practical skills in a 10-point system.
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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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Topics
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Principles, equipment, guidelines of modern therapeutic radiology.
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Seminar
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Modality
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Location
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Topics
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Principles of radiation therapy in oncological-urological diseases. Principles of radiation therapy in solid tumors.
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Total ECTS (Creditpoints):
3.00
Number of Residency Seminars:
2
Length (weeks):
2
Final Examination:
Residency exam (Theory and practice)
Bibliography
Required Reading
1.
Joel E. Tepper, Robert L. Foote, Jeff M. Michalski. Clinical Radiation Oncology. 5th Edition. 2021.
2.
Charles M. Washington, Dennis T.Leaven Principles and Practice of Radiation Therapy. Mosby, 2003.
Additional Reading
1.
Charles M. Washington, Dennis T. Leaven Introduction to Radiation Therapy, 1996.
2.
Oxford Handbook of clinical haematology. 2nd Edition, Oxford University Press, 2007.
3.
Harrison’s Manual of medicine, 16th Edition, 2005.
4.
Mannual of Oncologic Therapeutics, 3rd Edition, 1995.
5.
G. Gordon Steel Basic Clinical Radiobiology, 3rd Edition, 2002.
6.
Jiade J. Lu, Luther W. Brady Radiation Oncology An Evidence-Based Approach, 2008.