Veidlapa Nr. M-3 (8)

Course Description Status: Approved

Course Description Version: 25/26.R.1.00

Description Period: 2025./26 academic year rudens semestris

Study Course Accepted: -

Study Course Description

Neurology I

Main Study Course Information

Course Code
RNL_018
Branch of Science
Clinical medicine; Neurology
ECTS
63.00
Target Audience
Medicine
LQF
Level 8

Study Course Implementer

Course Supervisor
Evija Miglāne

Residency Speciality

Speciality
Neurologist
Supervisor of Medical Speciality
Evija Miglāne
Contacts

-

About Study Course

Objective

Ensure the acquisition and improvement of theoretical knowledge and practical skills in diagnosing and treating of neurological diseases and syndromes. Ensure and promote the acquisition of knowledge and skills in examination of neurological condition in different age groups, in diagnosis and treatment principles of neurological diseases and disorders of the nervous system.

Learning Outcomes

Knowledge

1.Students demonstrate advanced and increased knowledge and understanding of medicine in general, but in the specialty of neurology, they comply with the requirements of the relevant specialty and are at the forefront of the scientific and professional field, providing a basis for creative thinking in clinical practice and, to some extent, in research, as well as the ability to work in interdisciplinary interfaces.

Skills

1.Students independently apply medical problem-solving skills to perform professional functions of a highly qualified specialist in the prevention, diagnosis, treatment and care of diseases, skilfully perform practical manipulations, and are able to function in a healthcare organisation as well as in education and research.

Competences

1.Independent plan and organise their own professional development as a medical specialist. Independently formulate and critically analyse complex clinical neurological problems, critically evaluate research in the field of neurological science; perform the necessary additional analysis in support of decisions; demonstrate understanding and ethical responsibility for the outcome of the neurologist's professional activity and the potential impact of clinical or scientific research on patients and society.

Assessment

Individual work

Title
% from total grade
Grade
1.

Individual work
-
-
Students work independently with literature. Prepare for theoretical seminars. During the course of studies, students carry out research activities, resulting in at least one scientific publication or published abstract during the academic year. Make at least one presentation during the academic year.

Examination

Title
% from total grade
Grade
1.

Examination
-
-
Students evaluation after each course by multi choice test, oral questions, theoretical questions.

Study Course Theme Plan

FULL-TIME
Part 1

  1. Seminar

Modality
Location
On site
Specialized room

Topics

Brain and spinal cord injury

  1. Seminar

Modality
Location
On site
Specialized room

Topics

Medical history in neurology

  1. Seminar

Modality
Location
On site
Specialized room

Topics

Neurological examination, scales in neurology

  1. Seminar

Modality
Location
On site
Specialized room

Topics

Neurophysiological and imaging diagnostics in neurology

  1. Seminar

Modality
Location
On site
Specialized room

Topics

Elements of the Nervous system. Neurons, synapses, neurotransmitters and glial cells. Basics of development of the Nervous system.

  1. Seminar

Modality
Location
On site
Specialized room

Topics

Upper and lower moto neuron, damage syndromes. Pareses. Synaptic and muscle damage syndromes.

  1. Seminar

Modality
Location
On site
Specialized room

Topics

Syndromes of cerebellar system disorders

  1. Seminar

Modality
Location
On site
Specialized room

Topics

Extrapyramidal disorder syndromes: parkinsonism

  1. Seminar

Modality
Location
On site
Specialized room

Topics

Extrapyramidal disorder syndromes: hyper kinaesthesia

  1. Seminar

Modality
Location
On site
-

Topics

Extended cardiopulmonary resuscitation

  1. Seminar

Modality
Location
On site
Auditorium

Topics

Syndromes of the sensory system damage, neuropathic pain

  1. Seminar

Modality
Location
On site
Specialized room

Topics

Syndromes of the autonomic nervous system disorders

  1. Seminar

Modality
Location
On site
Specialized room

Topics

Syndromes of the spinal cord damage

  1. Seminar

Modality
Location
On site
Specialized room

Topics

Neurological syndromes of olfactory system damage. Neurological syndromes of damage to the visual system.

  1. Seminar

Modality
Location
On site
Specialized room

Topics

The neuroanatomical basis of eye movement regulation. Dissociative and conjugate eye movement disorders, nystagmus.

  1. Seminar

Modality
Location
On site
Specialized room

Topics

Paresis of the mimic muscles. Syndromes at different levels of damage to the N.facialis. Sensation in face, types Syndromes of N.Trigeminus lesion.

  1. Seminar

Modality
Location
On site
Specialized room

Topics

Neurological syndromes of damage to the vestibular and auditory systems. Cranial nerves IX, X, XII and their damage syndromes. Bulbar and pseudobulbar palsy. N. Accessorius and its damage syndromes.

  1. Seminar

Modality
Location
On site
Specialized room

Topics

Syndromes of brainstem lesion. Alternating syndromes. Dislocation syndromes.

  1. Seminar

Modality
Location
On site
Specialized room

Topics

Syndromes of brain hemisphere lesion

  1. Seminar

Modality
Location
On site
Specialized room

Topics

Primary headache. Migraine. Tension type headache.

  1. Seminar

Modality
Location
On site
Specialized room

Topics

Primary headache. Trigeminal autonomous cephalgia and other primary headache disorders.

  1. Seminar

Modality
Location
On site
Specialized room

Topics

Secondary headache

  1. Seminar

Modality
Location
On site
Specialized room

Topics

Peripheral Nervous system: Mononeuropathies and plexopathies

  1. Seminar

Modality
Location
On site
Specialized room

Topics

Peripheral Nervous System. Poliradiculoneuritis. Polineuropathies.

  1. Seminar

Modality
Location
On site
Specialized room

Topics

Back pain, radiculopathy, ganglionitis

  1. Seminar

Modality
Location
On site
Specialized room

Topics

Diseases of the nervous system of viral aetiology

  1. Seminar

Modality
Location
On site
Specialized room

Topics

Diseases of the nervous system of bacterial aetiology

  1. Seminar

Modality
Location
On site
Specialized room

Topics

Ischemic stroke and transient ischemic attack. Pathogenesis, classification, clinical syndromes, diagnosis.

  1. Seminar

Modality
Location
On site
Specialized room

Topics

Acute ischemic stroke: treatment and prevention

  1. Seminar

Modality
Location
On site
Specialized room

Topics

Hemorrhagic stroke. Spontaneous intracerebral hemorrhage and spontaneous subarachnoidal hemorrhage.

  1. Seminar

Modality
Location
On site
Specialized room

Topics

Epilepsy, epileptic syndromes. Epileptic status.

  1. Seminar

Modality
Location
On site
Specialized room

Topics

Physiology of cerebrospinal fluid. Hydrocephaly, siringomielia, intracranial hypertension

  1. Seminar

Modality
Location
On site
Specialized room

Topics

Tumors of central nervous system
Total ECTS (Creditpoints):
63.00
Number of Residency Seminars:
33
Length (weeks):
46
Final Examination:
Residency exam (Theory and practice)

Bibliography

Required Reading

1.

Duus' Topical Diagnosis in Neurology. 2006, 2012, 2018

2.

Adams and Victor's Principles of Neurology. 11th edition, 2019

3.

Singh, Bhatia. Emergencies in Neurology. Vol. 1, Vol. 2, 2nd edition, 2019

4.

Bradley's Neurology in Clinical Practice. 7th edition, 2015

5.

Current diagnosis & treatment Neurology. 3rd edition, 2019.

Additional Reading

1.

Waxman SG. Clinical Neuroanatomy. 28th edition. LANGE, 2017.

2.

Management of cerebrovascular disorders. Springer, 2019. Ed. Spiotta, Turner, Chaudry, Turk.

3.

Harrison's Neurology in Clinical Medicine. 2016

Other Information Sources

1.

Interneta resursi:

2.

www.pubmed.com

3.

www.medscape.com

4.

www.uptodate.com