Veidlapa Nr. M-3 (8)
Study Course Description
Otorhinolaryngology
Course Code
RAG_012
Branch of Science
Clinical medicine
ECTS
4.00
Target Audience
Medicine
LQF
Level 8
Study Course Implementer
Course Supervisor
Ieva Cīrule
Residency Speciality
Speciality
Allergologist
Supervisor of Medical Speciality
Ieva Cīrule
Contacts
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About Study Course
Objective
To ensure the acquisition and improvement of theoretical knowledge and practical skills in otorhinolaryngology.
Learning Outcomes
Knowledge
1.Student will be able to demonstrate the acquired knowledge and comprehension: • Be able to explain the terms in otorhinolaryngology; • Be able to describe the principles and use of otorhinolaryngology investigation methods; • Explain differential diagnosis of otorhinolaryngology diseases; • Evaluate patient's upper airways; • Name and describe basic diseases in pulmonology.
Skills
1.The student will be able to: • Summarize essential information about the patient's otorhinolaryngological anamnesis; • Use the appropriate method for the diagnosis; • Take rhinomanomethry; • Choose the best / most appropriate method of investigation and treatment plan; • Select and use necessary medication.
Competences
1.The student is able to use acquired knowledge of otorhinolaryngological diseases: • Able to formulate otorhinolaryngological diagnosis; • Differentiate the various diseases; • Interpret the data obtained from upper respiratory functional measurement; • Analyze rhinomanomethry; • Develop investigation and treatment plan; • Argue treatment choices.
Assessment
Individual work
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Gather the necessary information – anamnesis, acquire skills, examine LOR patients of different ages, select and perform the correct, appropriate LOR diagnostic and treatment procedures, compile a prevention plan.
Work and its assessment in hospital/outpatient 50%/50%.
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Examination
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Examination |
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50% of the score for theoretical knowledge, answers on 3 theory questions in written form and 50% of the score for the work with the patients – investigation, diagnosis, treatment skills, 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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Topics
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Rhinitis classification, differential diagnosis, therapy, age specificities
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Seminar
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Topics
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Sinusitis in different ages, classification, differential diagnosis, clinical features, therapy
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Seminar
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Topics
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Upper airway diseases, classification, diagnosis, treatment opportunities
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Total ECTS (Creditpoints):
4.00
Number of Residency Seminars:
3
Length (weeks):
3
Final Examination:
Residency exam (Theory and practice)
Bibliography
Required Reading
1.
Handbook of Otolaryngic Allergy. 1st Edition. by Christine B. Franzese (Author), Cecelia C. Damask (Author), Sarah K. Wise (Author), Matthew W. Ryan (Author). Thieme; August 13, 2019.
2.
Rhinosinusitis, An Issue of Immunology and Allergy Clinics of North America (Volume 40-2).(The Clinics: Internal Medicine, Volume 40-2) Hardcover – 11 May 2020. by Sandra Y. Lin (Editor)
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Manual of Clinical Cases in Ear, Nose and Throat. Dhinga PL. Elsavier INDIA, 2017.
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Ludman H., Bradley P. ABC of Ear, Nose and Throat. 5th Ed. Blackwell Publ, 2007. 439 p.
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Bull P., Clark R. Diseases of the ear, Nose and Throat. 10th Ed. Blackwell Publ, 2007. 349 p.
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Barabink J. N., et al. Nonallergic Rhinitis. Healthcare. New York, 2007. 221 p.
7.
Lozovska Vernera redakcijā. Praktiskā alergoloģija. LU Akadēmiskais apgāds, 2009. 623 lpp.