Dermatovenerology

Study Course Description

Course Description Statuss:Approved

Course Description Version:12.00

Study Course Accepted:24.04.2023 09:07:49

Study Course Information
Course Code:		DVK_001		LQF level:		Level 6
Credit Points:		1.00		ECTS:		1.50
Branch of Science:		Clinical Medicine; Dermatology and Venereology		Target Audience:		Rehabilitation
Study Course Supervisor
Course Supervisor:		Elga Bataraga
Study Course Implementer
Structural Unit:		Department of Dermatology and Venereology
The Head of Structural Unit:
Contacts:		Riga, 18 Baznicas Street, dvkrsu[pnkts]lv, +371 26194765
Study Course Planning
Full-Time - Semester No.1
Lectures (count)		4	Lecture Length (academic hours)		2	Total Contact Hours of Lectures		8
Classes (count)		2	Class Length (academic hours)		4	Total Contact Hours of Classes		8
Total Contact Hours								16
Part-Time - Semester No.1
Lectures (count)		4	Lecture Length (academic hours)		2	Total Contact Hours of Lectures		8
Classes (count)		2	Class Length (academic hours)		4	Total Contact Hours of Classes		8
Total Contact Hours								16
Study course description
Preliminary Knowledge:
Biology, anatomy, histology, physiology, pathophysiology, biochemistry, microbiology, propedeutics, pharmacology and internal diseases.
Objective:
To develop a theoretical understanding of the indications and contraindications of physiotherapeutic methods in cases of various skin and sexually transmitted diseases, taking into account their epidemiology, etiology, knowing the clinics of diseases, principles of diagnosis and treatment. In practice, by analyzing the course of patients' illness and medical documents, to acquire skills in planning physiotherapeutic options.
Topic Layout (Full-Time)
No.	Topic			Type of Implementation		Number	Venue
1	Insight into the history of Dermatovenerology. Skin as the organ. Functions of skin. Therapeutic principles of skin diseases. Classification and etiopathogenesis of skin diseases. Mycosis – diagnostics and principles of treatment. Pyodermas. Parasitic dermatoses.			Lectures		1.00	E-Studies platform
2	Papulosquamous dermatoses, allergic skin diseases, principles of diagnostics and treatment. Diagnostic and treatment technologies in dermatovenereology.			Lectures		1.00	E-Studies platform
3	Connective tissue disorders. Professional skin diseases. Toxicodermias, urticaria. Dermatosurgery.			Lectures		1.00	E-Studies platform
4	Sexually transmitted diseases. Syphilis. Gonorrhea. HIV.			Lectures		1.00	E-Studies platform
5	Most common skin diseases, aetiology, diagnostics and differential diagnostics. Physiotherapeutic manipulations for patients with skin diseases. Parasitic skin diseases, pyodermas, mycoses and viral diseases. Bullous dermatoses.			Classes		1.00	clinical base
6	Dermatitis and allergic skin diseases: allergic dermatitis, atopic dermatitis, eczema. UV rays therapy. Chronic dermatoses – psoriasis, Lichen ruber planus, connective tissue diseases, complications, therapy.			Classes		1.00	clinical base
Topic Layout (Part-Time)
No.	Topic			Type of Implementation		Number	Venue
1	Insight into the history of Dermatovenerology. Skin as the organ. Functions of skin. Therapeutic principles of skin diseases. Classification and etiopathogenesis of skin diseases. Mycosis – diagnostics and principles of treatment. Pyodermas. Parasitic dermatoses.			Lectures		1.00	E-Studies platform
2	Papulosquamous dermatoses, allergic skin diseases, principles of diagnostics and treatment. Diagnostic and treatment technologies in dermatovenereology.			Lectures		1.00	E-Studies platform
3	Connective tissue disorders. Professional skin diseases. Toxicodermias, urticaria. Dermatosurgery.			Lectures		1.00	E-Studies platform
4	Sexually transmitted diseases. Syphilis. Gonorrhea. HIV.			Lectures		1.00	E-Studies platform
5	Most common skin diseases, aetiology, diagnostics and differential diagnostics. Physiotherapeutic manipulations for patients with skin diseases. Parasitic skin diseases, pyodermas, mycoses and viral diseases. Bullous dermatoses.			Classes		1.00	clinical base
6	Dermatitis and allergic skin diseases: allergic dermatitis, atopic dermatitis, eczema. UV rays therapy. Chronic dermatoses – psoriasis, Lichen ruber planus, connective tissue diseases, complications, therapy.			Classes		1.00	clinical base
Assessment
Unaided Work:
Preliminary preparation of the topic to be discussed in the practical class, report on the selected/chosen topic.
Assessment Criteria:
Independent work: report, assessment criteria – compliance of the content of the report with the selected topic, student’s individual contribution, level of student’s knowledge evaluated by the lecturer when discussing the independent work with the student, work design. Examination: activity during practical classes (50%), assessment of the independent work (50%).
Final Examination (Full-Time):		Exam (Oral)
Final Examination (Part-Time):		Exam (Oral)
Learning Outcomes
Knowledge:		Students will be able to recognize skin and sexually transmitted diseases and will characterize the peculiarities of their course in different age groups; will describe principles of diagnostics and differential diagnostics of skin and sexually transmitted diseases and develop skills in patient care; will record and describe up-to-date methods of medical examination and treatment in dermatology and venereology.
Skills:		Students will be able to assess condition of the patient’s skin, recognize symptoms of skin and venereal diseases; analyze and correctly interpret obtained medical data and findings of examinations establishing necessity and possibility to apply physical therapy.
Competencies:		Cooperate with physicians, colleagues, patients and their family members on professional level; interpret findings of examinations and apply them in treatment; respect wishes of a patient and comply with the law.
Bibliography
No.	Reference
Required Reading
1	Vīksna L., Sidhoma E., Bantauska D. Dermatoloģijas pamati. Medicīnas apgāds, 2021, 295 lpp.
2	Kang S., Amagai M., Bruckner A.L., Enk A.H., et.al. Fitzpatrick's Dermatology. 2-Volume Set, 9th Ed. McGraw-Hill Education / Medical, 2019, 1866 p.
3	Bolognia J.L., Schaffer J.V., Cerroni L. Dermatology. 2-Volume Set, 4th Ed. Elsevier, 2018, 2880 p.
Additional Reading
1	Wolff K., Johnson R.A., Saavedra A.P., Roh E.K. Fitzpatrick's Color Atlas and Synopsis of Clinical Dermatology. 8th Ed. McGraw-Hill Education / Medical, 2017, 976 p.
2	Habif's Clinical Dermatology : a Color Guide to Diagnosis and Therapy. 2021
3	Shimizu H. Shimizu's Dermatology. 2nd Ed. Wiley Blackwell, 2017, 664 p.
4	Alikhan A., Hocker T.L.H. Review of Dermatology. 1st Ed. Elsevier, 2017, 504 p.
5	Habif T., Dinulos J., Chapman M.S., Zug K. Skin Disease Diagnosis and Treatment. 4th Ed. Elsevier, 2017, 688 p.
6	Krutmann J., Honingsmann H., Elmets C.A., Bergstresser P.R. Dermatological Phototherapy and Photodiagnostic Methods. 2nd Ed. Springer, 2009, 447 p.
7	Katsambas A.D., Lotti T.M., Dessinioti C., D'Erme A.M. European Handbook of Dermatological Treatments. 3rd Ed. Springer, 2015, 1579 p.
8	Rubins A. Dermatoveneroloģija. Latvijas Dermatovenerologu asociācija un Latvijas Dermatoveneroloģijas fonds, 2020, 592 lpp.
9	Vasariņš P., Miltiņš A. Klīniskā dermatoveneroloģija. Zvaigzne ABC, 1999, 476 lpp.
10	Branta D., Froļenko J., Gūtmane R., Rožkalns V. Dermatoloģija un veneroloģija. I un II daļa. Zvaigzne, 1975, 232 lpp.
11	Gūtmane R. Dermatoloģijas bilžu ābece. Rīga: (B. i.), 2002, 109 lpp.
Other Information Sources
1	https://www-amboss-com.db.rsu.lv/row/campus/2018/rsu-activa…
2	http://site.ebrary.com/lib/rsub
3	https://accessmedicine.mhmedical.com
4	https://www.clinicalkey.com
5	http://search.ebscohost.com/
6	http://www.medscape.com