Veidlapa Nr. M-3 (8)
Study Course Description
Neonatology, incl. Maternity Hospital
Course Code
RPE_037
Branch of Science
Clinical medicine
ECTS
11.00
Target Audience
Medicine
LQF
Level 8
Study Course Implementer
Course Supervisor
Dace Gardovska
Residency Speciality
Speciality
Paediatrician
Supervisor of Medical Speciality
Dace Gardovska
Contacts
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About Study Course
Objective
To ensure acquisition and improvement of theoretical knowledge and practical skills in accordance with the general concept on congenital and acquired neonatal diseases pursuant to the Regulations of Pediatric Speciality, allowing the practitioner to demonstrate competence when reading literature or coming across in clinical practice, in order to refer a patient to a specialist when necessary, and to provide emergency aid in acute situations.
Learning Outcomes
Knowledge
1.During acquisition of the study course a resident acquires basic knowledge on the most common neonatal diseases, their aetiology, pathogenesis, clinical expressions, diagnostic testing algorithms and treatment principles.
Skills
1.Following acquisition of the study course the resident will be able to carry out examination and evaluation of the objective clinical condition of a new-born child to test reflexes, to gather anamnesis of pregnancy period, delivery, early neonatal period, and illnesses, to draw up an examination and treatment plan, to order additional diagnostic examinations and to evaluate their results, as well as to provide emergency aid when necessary.
Competences
1.Upon successful completion of the study course the resident acquires mandatory competence of a certified paediatrician. The necessary level of competence varies for various cases of neonatal diseases and is provided in the table below. The competence levels are the following: 1st level: acquired knowledge complies with general concept of the subject matter, allowing the practitioner to understand the situation by reading literature or when coming across in practice, by engaging in purposeful search for necessary additional information and referring the patient to a specialist, when necessary. 2nd level: acquired knowledge on the particular matter is sufficient for understanding its nature, to diagnose the problem and provide emergency aid, when necessary, refer to a specialist, as well as to carry out diagnostics, treatment and prevention under the supervision of a specialist. 3rd level: acquired knowledge allows the practitioner to solve the particular problem independently. 1. The Newborn Infant, evaluation 3 2. High-Risk Pregnancies 2 3. The Fetus 2 4. Fetal Intervention and Surgery 2 5. The High-Risk Infant 2 6. Transport of the Critically Ill Newborn 2 7. Clinical Manifestations of Diseases in the Newborn Period 3 8. Nervous System Disorders 2 9. Neonatal Resuscitation and Delivery Room Emergencies 2 10. Respiratory Tract Disorders 2 11. Digestive System Disorders 2 12. Blood Disorders 2 13. The Umbilicus 2 14. Abstinence Syndromes 2 15. The Endocrine System 2 16. Dysmorphology 2 17. Epidemiology of Infections 2 18. Healthcare-Acquired Infections 2 19. Congenital and Perinatal Infections 2 20. Feeding and care 3
Assessment
Individual work
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Grade
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1.
Individual work |
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During the study course a resident has to acquire theoretical knowledge on anatomical and physiological peculiarities of the neonatal period, most common neonatal diseases, their aetiology, pathogenesis, early diagnostics and emergency aid. A resident has to acquire practical skills for the application of diagnostic methods for neonatal diseases, their indications and interpretation of results. A resident has to acquire a concept of possibilities and necessity of social care, paying attention to tasks of a paediatrician-practitioner in care for such children.
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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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1) At the end of the cycle the lecturer gives an assessment of the practical skills according to the 10-point grading system; the grade is entered in the student’s grade-book.
2) Theoretical knowledge is assessed in written form and an assessment in the 10-point grading scale is given.
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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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Neonatal and infant respiratory distress.
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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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Nutrition during infancy.
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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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Birth trauma.
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Total ECTS (Creditpoints):
8.00
Number of Residency Seminars:
3
Length (weeks):
6
Final Examination:
Residency exam (Theory and practice)
Part 2
Total ECTS (Creditpoints):
3.00
Number of Residency Seminars:
1
Length (weeks):
2
Final Examination:
Residency exam (Theory and practice)
Bibliography
Required Reading
1.
Kliegman R. M., Behrman R. E., Jenson H. B. Stanton B. F. „Nelson Textbook of Pediatrics” 21st ed, 2025.
2.
Lawrence, Ruth A. “Breastfeeding: A Guide For The Medical Profession" 9th ed 2022.
3.
Richard J. Martin, Avroy A. Fanaroff , Michele C. Walsh Fanaroff and Martin's “Neonatal-Perinatal Medicine, Diseases of the Fetus and Infant”, 2024
4.
Lantos, John D. Ethics Rounds: a Casebook in Pediatric Bioethics American Academy of Pediatrics (AAP); American Academy of Pediatrics, 2019
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