Veidlapa Nr. M-3 (8)
Study Course Description
Paediatric Psychiatry for Paediatric Neurologists
Course Code
RBO_018
Branch of Science
Clinical medicine; Neurology
ECTS
11.00
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 development of theoretical knowledge and practical skills in the diagnosis and treatment of paediatric psychiatric diseases and psychiatric disorders of neurological diseases.
Learning Outcomes
Knowledge
1.Acquires knowledge about the most common psychiatric diseases in children, disorders of mental functions in cases of neurological diseases and syndromes.
Skills
1.Able to perform basic clinical examination of paediatric psychiatric diseases, use theoretical knowledge and practical skills for the diagnosis of psychiatric symptoms of neurological diseases.
Competences
1.Independently plans and organises the improvement and development of one’s professional competence. Competence in psychiatric 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 psychiatric 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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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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Mental developmental disorders in children
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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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Psychotic disorders in children
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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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Autistic spectrum disorders
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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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Behavioural and emotional disorders in children
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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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Depression and recurrent depressive disorders
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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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Somatoform and affective disorders in children
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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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Addiction to toxic substances and drug addiction
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Total ECTS (Creditpoints):
11.00
Number of Residency Seminars:
7
Length (weeks):
8
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
3.
Pediatric Neuropsychiatry. C. Edward Coffey, Roger A. Brumback. Lippincott Williams & Wilkins, 2006, - 748 lappuses
4.
Pediatric Neuropsychiatry: A Case-Based Approach. 1st Edition. Springer, 2019, (November 7, 2018)