Veidlapa Nr. M-3 (8)
Study Course Description
Technologies and Their Applications
Course Code
RIR_025
Branch of Science
Clinical medicine; Roentgenology and Radiology
ECTS
3.00
Target Audience
Medicine
LQF
Level 8
Study Course Implementer
Course Supervisor
Kārlis Kupčs
Residency Speciality
Speciality
Interventional radiologist
Supervisor of Medical Speciality
Kārlis Kupčs
Contacts
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About Study Course
Objective
To provide theoretical and practical knowledge of technologies used in interventional radiology – digital subtraction angiography, magnetic resonance imaging, ultrasonography, radiofrequency ablation, etc.
Learning Outcomes
Knowledge
1.Upon completion of this course, the resident acquires theoretical knowledge about the physical parameters of fluoroscopy, ultrasonography and magnetic resonance equipment, operating principles, basic principles and possibilities of image optimization. Radiation dose limitation, ALARA principles.
Skills
1.During the course, practical skills are acquired on the basic principles of operation and operation of fluoroscopy, magnetic resonance and ultrasonography equipment. Ability to manipulate technical parameters for image optimization purposes.
Competences
1.Upon completion of the course, the resident will be able to apply the acquired theoretical knowledge and practical skills to correctly apply the technologies used in interventional radiology.
Assessment
Individual work
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Preparation of presentations on technologies in interventional radiology, using the recommended literature sources, with their evaluation and analysis in workshops. With the aim of mastering and understanding the problem in depth.
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Examination
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Summarizing information on current technologies in interventional radiology.
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Assessment of residents' knowledge includes testing of current knowledge - seminars and practical training (30%), case analysis (20%), multi-choice tests and clinical situation analysis (50%). Examination of the acquired knowledge with differentiated assessment 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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ALARA principles
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Seminar
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Basic principles of image formation, image optimization, projections, equipment management
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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
Additional Reading
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Learning Interventional Radiology, Justin Shafa & Stephen T Kee, Elsevier, 2019.