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Topical Issues in Obstetrics and Gynaecology
Study Course Description
Course Description Statuss:Approved
Course Description Version:2.00
Study Course Accepted:20.11.2020 08:59:53
| Study Course Information | |||||||||
| Course Code: | DUGK_020 | LQF level: | Level 6 | ||||||
| Credit Points: | 2.00 | ECTS: | 3.00 | ||||||
| Branch of Science: | Clinical Medicine; Obstetrics and Gynaecology | Target Audience: | Medicine | ||||||
| Study Course Supervisor | |||||||||
| Course Supervisor: | Dace Rezeberga | ||||||||
| Study Course Implementer | |||||||||
| Structural Unit: | Department of Obstetrics and Gynaecology | ||||||||
| The Head of Structural Unit: | |||||||||
| Contacts: | Riga, 45 Miera Street, Rīgas pašvaldības SIA Rīgas Dzemdību nams, dzgk rsu[pnkts]lv, +371 67293837 | ||||||||
| Study Course Planning | |||||||||
| Full-Time - Semester No.1 | |||||||||
| Lectures (count) | 4 | Lecture Length (academic hours) | 2 | Total Contact Hours of Lectures | 8 | ||||
| Classes (count) | 8 | Class Length (academic hours) | 3 | Total Contact Hours of Classes | 24 | ||||
| Total Contact Hours | 32 | ||||||||
| Study course description | |||||||||
| Preliminary Knowledge: | Knowledge of human anatomy, physiology, microbiology, histology, pathologic anatomy, venerology, pharmacology, laboratory and visual diagnostics, obstetrics. | ||||||||
| Objective: | To provide students with extended knowledge about gynecological oncology, female sexual dysfunction, diagnostics and treatment of infertility, diagnostics and treatment of genital tract infections, pathological adaptation of newborn in postnatal period. | ||||||||
| Topic Layout (Full-Time) | |||||||||
| No. | Topic | Type of Implementation | Number | Venue | |||||
| 1 | Updates in obstetrics | Lectures | 1.00 | clinical base | |||||
| 2 | Termination of pregnancy, choice of method | Lectures | 1.00 | clinical base | |||||
| 3 | Updates in gynecology | Lectures | 1.00 | clinical base | |||||
| 4 | TORCH infections during pregnancy | Lectures | 1.00 | clinical base | |||||
| 5 | Sexual dysfunction | Classes | 1.00 | clinical base | |||||
| 6 | Infertility | Classes | 1.00 | clinical base | |||||
| 7 | Systemic disease during pregnancy | Classes | 2.00 | clinical base | |||||
| 8 | Knowledge and practical skills – delivery in cephalic and breech presentation. Use of forceps. Shoulder dystocia | Classes | 1.00 | clinical base | |||||
| 9 | Gynecological cancer – early diagnostics, screening possibilities, risk factors and possible prophylaxis | Classes | 1.00 | clinical base | |||||
| 10 | Pathology of newborn. Breastfeeding. Clinical situation exercises of newborn assessment and resuscitation of newborn | Classes | 1.00 | clinical base | |||||
| 11 | Nutritional needs in pregnancy and while lactating | Classes | 1.00 | clinical base | |||||
| Assessment | |||||||||
| Unaided Work: | Preliminary preparation for the topic of the lesson, using the recommended literature and internet resources, followed by an assessment and application in practical lessons. | ||||||||
| Assessment Criteria: | Tests in lessons, exam – essay. | ||||||||
| Final Examination (Full-Time): | Exam (Written) | ||||||||
| Final Examination (Part-Time): | |||||||||
| Learning Outcomes | |||||||||
| Knowledge: | Etiology, pathogenesis, morphology, diagnostics, staging, principles of treatment according to stage and possible treatment complications of malignant diseases of female genital organs (cervical cancer, endometrial cancer, ovarian cancer, vulvar cancer, gestational trophoblastic disease), identification of violence against woman, diagnostics and treatment of female sexual dysfunction, diagnostics and treatment of infertility, diagnostics and treatment of genital tract infections, pathology of newborn adaptation period (diseases of newborn period, breastfeeding problems, problems of preterm newborn, health promotion and disease prophylaxis). | ||||||||
| Skills: | • To assess risk factors of gynecological oncology diseases, identify symptoms, to plan examination to confirm diagnose of gynecological oncology disease, to understand principles of treatment according to stage (surgical therapy, chemotherapy, radiotherapy); • To be able to diagnose infertility, plan examination in case of infertility; • To be able to identify signs of intimate partner violence against woman, know how to lead conversation to confirm violence; • To be able to identify female sexual dysfunction, give explanations to woman about this problem; • To be able to identify possible problems of newborn in antenatal period, to be competent in identifying problems and basic principles of treatment / care of newborn; • To apply knowledge of processes of human homeostasis in the development of the approach in the management of gynecological diseases; • To apply the knowledge in morphology in diagnostic and differential diagnostic in gynecological oncology. | ||||||||
| Competencies: | • To explain the etiology, pathogenesis, morphology, diagnostic, treatment and prophylaxis of gynecological oncological diseases; • To identify infertility, interpret the results of investigation of infertile couple, explain the treatment methods in relation to infertility causes; • To identify intimate partner violence, is able to consult a women in case of violence; • To understand and explain the etiology and pathogenesis of newborn period pathology and identify the treatment possibilities and possible outcomes. | ||||||||
| Bibliography | |||||||||
| No. | Reference | ||||||||
| Required Reading | |||||||||
| 1 | E-study material VII and VIII semester | ||||||||
| 2 | Ginekoloģija, I. Vībergas redakcijā, Nacionālais apgāds, 2013. | ||||||||
| 3 | Dzemdniecība, D. Rezebergas redakcijā, Nacionālais apgāds, 2016. | ||||||||
| 4 | Ilona Auziņa. Bērnu un pusaudžu ginekoloģija, Rasa ABC, 2001. | ||||||||
| Additional Reading | |||||||||
| 1 | Williams Obstetrics e-book avilable online in RSU library recources | ||||||||
| 2 | Williams Gynecology e book available online in RSU library resources | ||||||||
| 3 | UpTodate evidence based online resourse available in RSU library resources | ||||||||
| Other Information Sources | |||||||||
| 1 | RCOG Green top guidelines | ||||||||
| 2 | www.pubmed.com | ||||||||
| 3 | WHO resources | ||||||||
| 4 | ESGO Guidelines | ||||||||
