Veidlapa Nr. M-3 (8)
Study Course Description
Nuclear Medicine Radiology III
Course Code
RRD_055
Branch of Science
Clinical medicine; Roentgenology and Radiology
ECTS
6.00
Target Audience
Medicine
LQF
Level 8
Study Course Implementer
Course Supervisor
Ardis Platkājis
Residency Speciality
Speciality
Radiologist-Diagnostician
Supervisor of Medical Speciality
Ardis Platkājis
Contacts
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About Study Course
Objective
To ensure the acquisition of nuclear medicine radiology for successful further implementation of studies in accordance with the requirements of the regulations of the radiology specialty in order to prepare the doctor for certification in the specialty of radiologist, in accordance with the regulatory documents of the Republic of Latvia.
Learning Outcomes
Knowledge
1.• To classify the physical aspects, techniques, radiopharmaceuticals used, indications, contraindications and limits of diagnostic nuclear medicine (scintigraphy, SPECT, PET/CT, PET/MR) examinations. • To name and describe the mechanisms of action of radiopharmaceuticals. • To formulate and briefly describe the basic principles of radiation safety in nuclear medicine radiology.
Skills
1.• To interpret, demonstrate and use thyroid, parathyroid, renal, skeletal scintigraphy examinations under the supervision of a certified physician. • To interpret and explain myocardial perfusion examinations under the guidance of a certified physician.
Competences
1.• To evaluate, substantiate, and justify the most appropriate diagnostic nuclear medicine examinations to clarify a specific diagnosis and assess dynamics. • To substantiate, compare and justify scintigraphic indications, basic principles of image interpretation. Diagnostic signs of common pathologies. • To plan and justify patient education and informing the patient about the indications, contraindications, rules to be followed before and after the scintigraphic examination.
Assessment
Individual work
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• To acquire and defend the acquired theoretical basic knowledge in nuclear medicine radiology.
• To discover and develop methodology, data processing, analysis, interpretation, formation of diagnostic opinions in examinations of nuclear medicine radiology.
• To master electronic transmission of data in examinations of nuclear medicine radiology and basic principles of radiological work in e-environment.
• To develop and improve team work and interdisciplinary communication skills.
• To improve and develop basic skills for preparation of case reports for a demonstration, theoretical analysis and presentation at councils, clinical conferences, scientific forums and for publication.
• To develop and apply in clinical interpretation basic skills for preparation, designing and presentation of an individual clinically-oriented research.
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Examination
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A certified teaching physician assesses the resident’s knowledge and skills on a 10-point scale at the end of each rotation cycle.
Theoretical knowledge of normal and pathological radiological anatomy and practical skills in interpretation of examinations according to the study course description of the relevant radiology specialty are assessed.
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Study Course Theme Plan
FULL-TIME
Part 1
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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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Clinical case seminar in nuclear medicine radiology
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On site
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Specialized room
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Seminar in nuclear medicine radiology (the topic of the seminar is specified according to the current developments in the field. See the seminar plan for the academic year)
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On site
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Specialized room
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Topics
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Seminar in nuclear medicine radiology (the topic of the seminar is specified according to the current developments in the field. See the seminar plan for the academic year)
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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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Seminar in nuclear medicine radiology (the topic of the seminar is specified according to the current developments in the field. See the seminar plan for the academic year)
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Seminar
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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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Seminar in nuclear medicine radiology (the topic of the seminar is specified according to the current developments in the field. See the seminar plan for the academic year)
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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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Seminar in nuclear medicine radiology (the topic of the seminar is specified according to the current developments in the field. See the seminar plan for the academic year)
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Total ECTS (Creditpoints):
6.00
Number of Residency Seminars:
6
Length (weeks):
4
Final Examination:
Residency exam (Theory and practice)
Bibliography
Required Reading
1.
Mettler, F. and Guiberteau, M., 2019. Essentials Of Nuclear Medicine And Molecular Imaging. Elsevier.
2.
Bennett, P. and Oza, U. 2015. Diagnostic Imaging: Nuclear Medicine 2nd ed. Elsevier.
Additional Reading
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American Journal of Roentgenology
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European Journal of Radiology
3.
The Lancet
Other Information Sources
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Medical and e-learning websites for healthcare professionals (IMAIOS)
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Radiopaedia