Veidlapa Nr. M-3 (8)
Study Course Description
Placement in Occupational Medicine
Course Code
RAA_069
Branch of Science
Anatomy; Clinical medicine
ECTS
32.00
Target Audience
Medicine
LQF
Level 8
Study Course Implementer
Course Supervisor
Maija Eglīte
Residency Speciality
Speciality
Doctor of Occupational diseases
Supervisor of Medical Speciality
Maija Eglīte
Contacts
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About Study Course
Objective
To provide an opportunity to revise theoretical and practical knowledge about occupational diseases, diagnosis, differential diagnosis, examination possibilities thereof and relevant legislative acts and documents, so that the doctor can apply this knowledge in practice when investigating a case of occupational disease.
Learning Outcomes
Knowledge
1.Knows and analyses current information on occupational diseases, diagnosis, differential diagnosis, examination possibilities thereof, incl. on specific examinations and relevant legislative acts, documents.
Skills
1.To carry out a targeted (specific) anamnesis collection, draw up an examination plan, including specific examinations, to interpret the hygienic characteristics of the workplace and safety data sheets.
Competences
1.- to assess the impact of work environment risk factors on the development of occupational diseases; - to develop correct tactics for the treatment, rehabilitation, working capacity examination of occupational patients.
Assessment
Individual work
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Title
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% from total grade
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Grade
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1.
Individual work |
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- to prepare four descriptions of cases of occupational diseases;
- to prepare a report on legislation in the field of occupational medicine (30 min).
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Examination
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Title
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% from total grade
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Grade
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1.
Examination |
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Overall assessment of the placement report (60% of the total assessment). Must pass an oral test on the questions of the programme (40% of the total assessment).
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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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Complicated cases in the review of mandatory health examinations.
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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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Diseases of the gastrointestinal tract and genitourinary system in Chernobyl NPP disaster responders.
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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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Cardiopulmonary resuscitation.
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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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Effects of work environment risk factors on the cardiovascular system.
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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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Effects of work environment risk factors on the respiratory system.
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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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Occupational pathology of kidneys and urinary tract.
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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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Differential diagnosis of occupational lung diseases.
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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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The most common occupational diseases of medical and social workers.
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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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Occupational health in the metalworking industry.
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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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Organic solvents as an occupational hazard.
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Total ECTS (Creditpoints):
32.00
Number of Residency Seminars:
10
Length (weeks):
24
Final Examination:
Residency exam (Theory and practice)
Bibliography
Required Reading
1.
Eglīte M. „Darba medicīna”. Rīga, 2012, - 834 lpp
2.
Information notices on occupational diseases: a guide to diagnosis. Autori – ES ekspert // Luxembourg, European Communities, 2009, -276 lpp.
Additional Reading
1.
Eglīte M., Aulika B., Avota M., Baķe M.Ā., Dundurs J., Jēkabsone I., Sprūdža D., Vanadziņš I. Vides veselība // Rīga: Rīgas Stradiņa universitāte, 2008.- 696 lpp.
2.
Global strategy on occupational health for all. Geneva; Helsinki: Mikor, 1995. -68 p.
3.
Kaļķis V., Roja Ž. Darba vides riska faktori un strādājošo veselības aizsardzība. Rīga: Elpa, 2001. -500 lpp.
4.
Occupational medicine. Editor C. Zenc. 3rd edition. St. Louis, Baltimore, Boston, Chicago: Mosby Year Book Inc., 1994. -840 p.
5.
Plog B.A., Niland J, Quinlan P.J. Fundamentals of Industrial Hygiene. 4th Edition. USA National Safety Council, 1995. -1011 p.