Veidlapa Nr. M-3 (8)
Study Course Description
Eye Diseases for Paediatric Neurologists
Course Code
RBO_032
Branch of Science
Clinical medicine; Neurology
ECTS
6.00
Target Audience
Medicine
LQF
Level 8
Study Course Implementer
Course Supervisor
Jurģis Strautmanis
Residency Speciality
Speciality
Pediatric neurolgist
Supervisor of Medical Speciality
Jurģis Strautmanis
Contacts
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About Study Course
Objective
To ensure the acquisition and improvement of theoretical knowledge and practical skills in the diagnosis and treatment of paediatric eye diseases, as well as to ensure the acquisition of knowledge about diseases and disorders of the visual system in children with neurological diseases and diagnosis thereof.
Learning Outcomes
Knowledge
1.Acquires knowledge about the most common eye diseases in children, functional disorders of the visual system in cases of neurological diseases and syndromes.
Skills
1.Able to perform basic clinical examination of paediatric eye diseases, uses theoretical knowledge and manipulations in the examination of the visual system for the diagnosis of neurological diseases and syndromes.
Competences
1.Independently plans and organises the improvement and development of one’s professional competence. Competence in eye diseases is sufficient to understand their nature, diagnose them and, if necessary, provide emergency assistance, refer to a specialist, as well as implement diagnostic, treatment and preventive measures under the guidance of a specialist. Integrates ophthalmology knowledge in the development and expansion of the competence of the paediatric neurologist specialty.
Assessment
Individual work
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1.
Individual work |
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Getting acquainted with medical literature relevant to the course, analysis thereof, independent preparation for seminars, preparation of presentations on topics covered in seminars, current clinical cases.
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Examination
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Grade
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1.
Examination |
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Oral exam – analysis of a clinical case.
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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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Development and disorders of vision
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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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Fundus oculi examination and interpretation of findings
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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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Oculomotor nerve paresis and strabismus
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Total ECTS (Creditpoints):
6.00
Number of Residency Seminars:
3
Length (weeks):
4
Final Examination:
Residency exam (Theory and practice)
Bibliography
Required Reading
1.
Swaiman's Pediatric Neurology. 6th Edition, Kenneth Swaiman. 5th May 2017, Elsevier, 1432 lpp
2.
Fenichel's Clinical Pediatric Neurology. 7th Edition, A Signs and Symptoms Approach. By J Eric Piña-Garza 412 pages, 2013