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Study Course Description

Paediatrics

Main Study Course Information

Course Code
LF_061
Branch of Science
Clinical medicine; Paediatrics
ECTS
6.00
Target Audience
Medicine
LQF
Level 5
Study Type And Form
Full-Time

Study Course Implementer

Course Supervisor
Structure Unit Manager
Structural Unit
RSU Liepāja Branch
Contacts

Liepāja, Riņķu iela 24/26, lf@rsu.lv, +371 63442118, +371 63442119, +371 63484632

About Study Course

Objective

To obtain knowledge about the aetiopathogenesis, clinic, complications, diagnosis, treatment and prevention of the most common paediatric diseases.

Preliminary Knowledge

In physiology, anatomy, Latin, biology, communication, clinical procedures, pharmacology, clinical pharmacology, propaedeutics, therapy, emergency medical assistance, nervous diseases, surgery, gynaecology, infectious diseases.

Learning Outcomes

Knowledge

1.After successful fulfilment of the study course requirements, the student will be able to explain the aetiopathogenesis of the most common paediatric diseases, name the clinical signs of the diseases, possible complications and necessary diagnostics, describe prevention and treatment measures.

Skills

1.As a result of completing the study course, the student will be able to apply the acquired knowledge in the diagnosis of paediatric diseases.

Competences

1.As a result of completing the study course, students will be able to integrate the acquired knowledge and skills, evaluate and justify the diagnostic results of the most common paediatric diseases.

Assessment

Individual work

Title
% from total grade
Grade
1.

Individual work

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During the implementation of the study course, students independently and additionally, outside of lectures, study literature on relevant topics that are discussed in lectures and classes. Afterwards, students take tests and solve situational tasks in classes, applying the knowledge obtained.

Examination

Title
% from total grade
Grade
1.

Examination

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Participation in at least 80% of the classes, fulfilling the conditions of preparation, successful completion of the test work and the final exam – situational tasks.

Study Course Theme Plan

FULL-TIME
Part 1
  1. Lecture

Modality
Location
Contact hours
On site
Auditorium
2

Topics

The newborn period and diseases therein
  1. Class/Seminar

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Auditorium
2

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The newborn period and diseases therein
  1. Class/Seminar

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Auditorium
2

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The newborn period and diseases therein
  1. Class/Seminar

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Auditorium
2

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The newborn period and diseases therein
  1. Lecture

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Auditorium
2

Topics

Respiratory and allergic diseases
  1. Lecture

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Location
Contact hours
On site
Auditorium
2

Topics

Respiratory and allergic diseases
  1. Class/Seminar

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On site
Auditorium
2

Topics

Respiratory and allergic diseases
  1. Class/Seminar

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Location
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On site
Auditorium
2

Topics

Respiratory and allergic diseases
  1. Class/Seminar

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Auditorium
2

Topics

Respiratory and allergic diseases
  1. Class/Seminar

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Location
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On site
Auditorium
2

Topics

Respiratory and allergic diseases
  1. Lecture

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Auditorium
2

Topics

Cardiovascular and haematological diseases
  1. Class/Seminar

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Auditorium
2

Topics

Cardiovascular and haematological diseases
  1. Lecture

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Location
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Auditorium
2

Topics

Kidney and urinary tract diseases
  1. Class/Seminar

Modality
Location
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On site
Auditorium
2

Topics

Kidney and urinary tract diseases
  1. Class/Seminar

Modality
Location
Contact hours
On site
Auditorium
2

Topics

Kidney and urinary tract diseases
Total ECTS (Creditpoints):
3.00
Contact hours:
32 Academic Hours
Final Examination:
Test (Semester)
Part 2
  1. Lecture

Modality
Location
Contact hours
On site
Auditorium
2

Topics

Diseases of the digestive system
  1. Lecture

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On site
Auditorium
2

Topics

Diseases of the digestive system
  1. Class/Seminar

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Auditorium
2

Topics

Diseases of the digestive system
  1. Class/Seminar

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Location
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Auditorium
2

Topics

Diseases of the digestive system
  1. Class/Seminar

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Location
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Auditorium
2

Topics

Diseases of the digestive system
  1. Class/Seminar

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On site
Auditorium
2

Topics

Metabolic and endocrine diseases
  1. Lecture

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Auditorium
2

Topics

Specific infections in children and prevention thereof
  1. Class/Seminar

Modality
Location
Contact hours
On site
Auditorium
2

Topics

Specific infections in children and prevention thereof
  1. Class/Seminar

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Location
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On site
Auditorium
2

Topics

Specific infections in children and prevention thereof
  1. Class/Seminar

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Location
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On site
Auditorium
2

Topics

Specific infections in children and prevention thereof
  1. Class/Seminar

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Location
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On site
Auditorium
2

Topics

Paediatric emergencies
  1. Class/Seminar

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Location
Contact hours
On site
Auditorium
2

Topics

Paediatric emergencies
  1. Class/Seminar

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Location
Contact hours
On site
Auditorium
2

Topics

Paediatric emergencies
  1. Class/Seminar

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Location
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On site
Auditorium
2

Topics

Paediatric emergencies
  1. Class/Seminar

Modality
Location
Contact hours
On site
Auditorium
2

Topics

Paediatric emergencies
  1. Class/Seminar

Modality
Location
Contact hours
On site
Auditorium
2

Topics

Paediatric emergencies
  1. Class/Seminar

Modality
Location
Contact hours
On site
Auditorium
2

Topics

Paediatric emergencies
Total ECTS (Creditpoints):
3.00
Contact hours:
32 Academic Hours
Final Examination:
Exam (Oral)

Bibliography

Required Reading

1.

Bērnu ķirurģija /A. Pētersona red. – Rīga: Nacionālais apgāds, 2005. (akceptējams izdevums)

2.

Dobelis J. Bērnu uroloģija. – Rīga, 2003. (akceptējams izdevums)

3.

Lejniece S. Klīniskā hematoloģija. – Rīga: Nacionālais apgāds, 2020.

4.

Kliegman R. M., St Geme J.W., Blum N.J., Shah S.S., Tasker R.C.; Wilson K. M. Nelson Textbook of Pediatrics. 21st Edition. 2020

5.

Vīksna L.Infekcijas slimības.- Rīga: Medicīnas apgāds, 2011 (akceptējams izdevums)

6.

Studiju kursa lekciju materiāli.

Additional Reading

1.

SSK-10 klasifikācija.

2.

E. Gulbja Laboratorija: Visu veidu medicīniskās analīzes.

3.

Slimību profilakses un kontroles centrs.

4.

Geske R. Bērna bioloģiskā attīstība. – Rīga: RaKa, 2005.

5.

BKUS informācija.

6.

Bērnu vecuma un citu riska grupu personu vakcinācija. Praktiskas rekomendācijas. 2019.

Other Information Sources

1.

Periodiskā literatūra: "Doctus", "Latvijas Ārsts"