Veidlapa Nr. M-3 (8)
Study Course Description
Child Neurology
Course Code
RNL_020
Branch of Science
Clinical medicine; Neurology
ECTS
5.00
Target Audience
Medicine
LQF
Level 8
Study Course Implementer
Course Supervisor
Evija Miglāne
Residency Speciality
Speciality
Neurologist
Supervisor of Medical Speciality
Evija Miglāne
Contacts
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About Study Course
Objective
Ensure theoretical knowledge and practical skill diagnostics and treatment of syndromes in child neurology.
Learning Outcomes
Knowledge
1.Demonstrate an in-depth and increased knowledge in clinical subject of child neurology. Define etiology, pathology, clinical features and treatment of specific syndromes in child neurology. Indications and results of laboratory and imaging studies in child neurology.
Skills
1.The use of neurological problem solving skills to performe as certified professional in child neurology. Prophylaxis, diagnostics, treatment and approach considerations of specific syndromes in child neurology. Perform the manipulations required in the programme.
Competences
1.Formulate and critically analysed medical problems in children’s neurology. Evaluate clinical research in science of children’s neurology. Perform specific additional tests and interpret the results. If necessary, justify the diagnosis and approach considerations in children’s neurology.
Assessment
Individual work
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1.
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Self-dependently work with literature.
Prepare for theoretical seminars.
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Examination
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1.
Examination |
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Multi choice test or oral questions or theoretical questions.
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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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The evaluation of children’s nervous system in different age groups. Prenatal developmental disorders. Cerebral palsy.
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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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Epilepsy in children
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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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Epileptic syndromes
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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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Other paroxysmal conditions in children.
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Total ECTS (Creditpoints):
5.00
Number of Residency Seminars:
4
Length (weeks):
4
Final Examination:
Residency exam (Theory and practice)
Bibliography
Required Reading
1.
Gregory L. Holmes. „Pediatric Neurology”. 3rd edition, 2018.
Additional Reading
1.
Pediatric Neurology: Clinical Assessment and Management 1st edition. E.Steve Roach, 2021.
Other Information Sources
2.
www.uptodate.com