Veidlapa Nr. M-3 (8)
Study Course Description
Rehabilitology
Course Code
RNK_010
Branch of Science
Anatomy; Clinical medicine
ECTS
1.95
Target Audience
Medicine
LQF
Level 8
Study Course Implementer
Course Supervisor
Anita Vētra
Residency Speciality
Speciality
Neurosurgeon
Supervisor of Medical Speciality
Rolfs Ozols
Contacts
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About Study Course
Objective
To provide with and improve the theoretical knowledge and practical skills in accordance with requirements of neurosurgery speciality regulations in order to prepare the doctor for certification in neurosurgery speciality.
Learning Outcomes
Knowledge
1.Understanding of principles of selecting diagnostic and treatment methods in rehabilitation to be used in case of nervous system damage consequences.
Skills
1.Ability to apply simple diagnostic and treatment methods in rehabilitation of patients with nervous system functional damages.
Competences
1.Based on knowledge and skills acquired, the doctor is able to practice independently in the speciality of neurosurgeon, to carry out a self-evaluation of the results of his/her own work, participate in training of the colleagues and improve his/her own professional capacity by means of self-study on a regular basis.
Assessment
Individual work
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In addition to the workshops, residents carry out research and teaching, as well as visits to CEF RS organized lectures of medicine and other sciences interdisciplinary problems and the theory of the guidelines. The resident must independently review the literature, prepare presentations on the topics of the seminars.
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Examination
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An aptitude test based on 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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Auditorium
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Topics
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Rehabilitation options in patients with central nervous system diseases, impact of complications on the scope of rehabilitation, its length and late effects. Assessment of functionality and prevention of disability
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Seminar
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On site
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Auditorium
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Rehabilitation tactics for patients with peripheral nervous system diseases and traumas, creating an individual plan, assessment of result, adjustment and terms of use of the necessary aids
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Total ECTS (Creditpoints):
1.95
Number of Residency Seminars:
2
Length (weeks):
3
Final Examination:
Residency exam (Theory and practice)
Bibliography
Required Reading
1.
Cifu D.X. Braddom's Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation. 6th Edition - Elsevier, 2020.
2.
Frontera R.W., DeLisa J.A. et al. DeLisa's Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation: Principles and Practice - Wolters Kluver, 2019
3.
Barnes M. P., Johnson G. R. Upper Motor Neurone Syndrome and Spasticity. Cambrige University Press, 2001.