Veidlapa Nr. M-3 (8)
Study Course Description
Physiotherapy
Course Code
RDV_031
Branch of Science
Clinical medicine; Dermatology and venereal diseases
ECTS
3.00
Target Audience
Medicine
LQF
Level 8
Study Course Implementer
Course Supervisor
Elga Bataraga
Residency Speciality
Speciality
Dermatovenerologist
Supervisor of Medical Speciality
Elga Bataraga
Contacts
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About Study Course
Objective
To provide the residents of the specialty in dermatology, venereology with training in understanding of the nature of physical therapy methods, their indications and contraindications in relation to the specialty of dermatology, venereology.
Learning Outcomes
Knowledge
1.Demonstrates the acquisition and development of in-depth understanding for the following topics: 1. Physical therapy methods in dermatology. 2. Phototherapy and photochemical therapy. 3. Darsonvalization. 4. Therapeutic baths and spa therapy. 5. Therapeutic massage. 6. Ultrasound. 7. Laser therapy. 8. Physical therapy methods used in treatment of scleroderma. 9. Methods used in treatment of psoriasis. 10. Physical therapy methods used in treatment of dermatitis and eczema.
Skills
1.Phototherapy and photochemical therapy, darsonvalization, ultrasound - methods, contraindications.
Competences
1.After obtaining the certificate to be competent in working as a dermatologist and venereologist, to apply the knowledge acquired during the study process, to recognize and differentiate the skin and sexually transmitted diseases from other pathologies.
Assessment
Individual work
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Prepares the presentation on the topics mentioned in the course description, researches the topic in depth within the framework of his/her research work, gets acquainted with the required literature.
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Examination
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At the end of the study course the medical residents take a theoretical and practical examination, which is assessed with a grade.
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Study Course Theme Plan
FULL-TIME
Part 1
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Placement
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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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Phototherapy, photochemicaltherapy, phonophoresis, ultrasound therapy, microwave therapy, darsonvalization.
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Total ECTS (Creditpoints):
3.00
Number of Residency Seminars:
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Length (weeks):
2
Final Examination:
Residency exam (Theory and practice)
Bibliography
Required Reading
1.
Gonzales-Fernandez M., Scaaf S. Handbook of Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation. Springer Publishing, 2021
2.
Nori S., Stern M., Le S.W. Clinical Diagnosis in Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation. Elsevier, 2020
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Frontera W., Silver J., Rizzo T. Essentials of Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation. Elsevier, 2018
Additional Reading
1.
Cifu D.X. Braddom’s Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation. Elsevier, 2015
2.
Cuccurullo S.J. Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation. Springer Publishing, 2015
3.
Maitin I.B., Cruz E. Current diagnosis and treatment: Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation. Mc Grow Hill, 2015
4.
Cordenas D.D., Houton T.M. Medical complications in Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation. Springer Publishing, 2014