Oncology

Study Course Description

Course Description Statuss:Approved

Course Description Version:7.00

Study Course Accepted:07.12.2022 09:15:54

Study Course Information
Course Code:		LF_057		LQF level:		Level 5
Credit Points:		2.00		ECTS:		3.00
Branch of Science:		Clinical Medicine		Target Audience:		Medicine
Study Course Supervisor
Course Supervisor:		Rigonda Kalna
Study Course Implementer
Structural Unit:		RSU Liepāja Branch
The Head of Structural Unit:
Contacts:		Liepāja, Riņķu Street 24/26, lfrsu[pnkts]lv, +371 63442118, +371 63442119, +371 63484632
Study Course Planning
Full-Time - Semester No.1
Lectures (count)		6	Lecture Length (academic hours)		2	Total Contact Hours of Lectures		12
Classes (count)		10	Class Length (academic hours)		2	Total Contact Hours of Classes		20
Total Contact Hours								32
Study course description
Preliminary Knowledge:
In normal anatomy, functional physiology, fundamentals of physics, surgery and internal diseases.
Objective:
Learn the aetiology, pathogenesis, clinic, complications, treatment principles of oncological diseases.
Topic Layout (Full-Time)
No.	Topic			Type of Implementation		Number	Venue
1	Classification of oncological incidence trends, terminology.			Lectures		1.00	auditorium
2	Types of tumour metastasis. The main treatment principles.			Lectures		1.00	auditorium
3	Chemotherapy. Radiation therapy.			Lectures		1.00	auditorium
4	Hormone therapy, immunotherapy, surgery.			Lectures		1.00	auditorium
5	Mechanism of pain, analgesia. Breakthrough pain.			Lectures		1.00	auditorium
6	Palliative care.			Lectures		1.00	auditorium
7	Breast cancer.			Classes		1.00	auditorium
8	Lung cancer.			Classes		1.00	auditorium
9	Gynaecological disorders in women.			Classes		1.00	auditorium
10	Intestinal tumours.			Classes		1.00	auditorium
11	Stomach cancer.			Classes		1.00	auditorium
12	Malignant tumours of the skin.			Classes		1.00	auditorium
13	Complications, limitation thereof.			Classes		1.00	auditorium
14	Psychosocial rehabilitation.			Classes		1.00	auditorium
15	Emotional disturbances.			Classes		1.00	auditorium
16	Prevention.			Classes		1.00	auditorium
Assessment
Unaided Work:
During the study course, students independently prepare for theoretical lectures on individual topics.
Assessment Criteria:
Students’ participation in practical classes is assessed (20%), successful passing of theoretical tests (30%), at the end of the course – exam (50%).
Final Examination (Full-Time):		Exam (Written)
Final Examination (Part-Time):
Learning Outcomes
Knowledge:		Upon completing the study course, the student is able to describe oncological diseases and diagnosis thereof, is able to name and describe the principles of treatment of these diseases.
Skills:		As a result of completing the study course, the student knows how to differentiate the clinical signs and symptoms of oncology diseases, to rank them according to severity and degree of danger.
Competencies:		Will be able to assess, plan and provide measures for oncology patients.
Clinical Skills:
No.	Skill					Level
1	Administration of Medication by i/v Route using a Syringe with a Needle					A - Beginner level
2	Administration of Medication using a CVC (Perfusor)					A - Beginner level
3	Administration of Medication using a CVC (Perfusor)					B1 - Basic level
4	Administration of Medication using a PVC (Syringe)					A - Beginner level
5	Administration of Medication using a PVC (Syringe)					B1 - Basic level
6	Administration of Medication using a PVC (Perfusor)					A - Beginner level
7	Administration of Medication using a PVC (Perfusor)					B1 - Basic level
8	Bed making and changing of bed linen					A - Beginner level
9	Bed making and changing of bed linen					B1 - Basic level
10	Colostomy irrigation					A - Beginner level
11	Colostomy irrigation					B1 - Basic level
12	Colostomy irrigation					B2 - Intermediate level
13	Detection of ascites					A - Beginner level
14	Detection of ascites (by means of palpation)					A - Beginner level
15	Examination technique of breast, as well as supraclaviculal, infraclavicular and axillary lymph nodes					A - Beginner level
16	Examination technique of breast, as well as supraclaviculal, infraclavicular and axillary lymph nodes					B1 - Basic level
17	Examination technique of breast, as well as supraclaviculal, infraclavicular and axillary lymph nodes					B2 - Intermediate level
18	High O2 concentrations masks					A - Beginner level
19	High O2 concentrations masks					B1 - Basic level
20	Indwelling catheterisation for male					A - Beginner level
21	Indwelling catheterisation for male					B1 - Basic level
22	Indwelling catheterisation for male					B2 - Intermediate level
23	Indwelling female catheterisation					A - Beginner level
24	Indwelling female catheterisation					B1 - Basic level
25	Indwelling female catheterisation					B2 - Intermediate level
26	Insertion of Peripheral Venous Catheter					A - Beginner level
27	Insertion of Peripheral Venous Catheter					B1 - Basic level
28	Intramuscular injection					A - Beginner level
29	Intramuscular injection					B1 - Basic level
30	Intramuscular injection					B2 - Intermediate level
31	Intravenous Infusion of Medications with a Butterfly Needle					A - Beginner level
32	Intravenous Infusion of Medications with a Butterfly Needle					B1 - Basic level
33	Patient bed bathing					A - Beginner level
34	Patient bed bathing					B1 - Basic level
35	Patient feeding through nasogastric tube using bolus method					A - Beginner level
36	Patient feeding through nasogastric tube using bolus method					B1 - Basic level
37	Patient Feeding using the NG Tube Continuous Method					A - Beginner level
38	Patient Feeding using the NG Tube Continuous Method					B1 - Basic level
39	Taking an Axillar Temperature, using a Digital Thermometer					A - Beginner level
40	Taking an Axillar Temperature, using a Digital Thermometer					B1 - Basic level
41	Taking an Axillar Temperature, using a Glass Thermometer					A - Beginner level
42	Taking an Axillar Temperature, using a Glass Thermometer					B1 - Basic level
43	Taking an Oral Temperature, using a Digital Thermometer					B1 - Basic level
44	Withdrawing Medication from a Vial into a Syringe					A - Beginner level
45	Withdrawing Medication from a Vial into a Syringe					B1 - Basic level
46	Withdrawing Medication from an Ampoule into a Syringe					A - Beginner level
47	Withdrawing Medication from an Ampoule into a Syringe					B1 - Basic level
Bibliography
No.	Reference
Required Reading
1	Gardovskis J. RED. Ķirurģija. Rīga: Rīgas Stradiņa Universitāte, 2013.
Additional Reading
1	Gardovskis J. RED. Ķirurģija. Rīga: Latvijas Medicīnas akadēmija/ Rīgas Stradiņa Universitāte; Latvijas Ķirurgu asociācija, 2001.
2	Lazovskis. Klīniskie simptomi un sindromi, R. Nacionālais medicīnas apgāds, 2001.
3	J. Gardovskis, Modernās tehnoloģijas ķirurģijā. Rīga : Latvijas Ķirurgu Asociācija, 1999.
4	Sondore, Antoņina, Anestezioloģijas pamati vairāk nekā 1000 jautājumos un atbildēs / Antoņina Sondore. Rīga : Medicīnas Apgāds, 2016
5	I. Vanags, E. Daugulis, P. Tomiņš, Anestezioloģija, reanimatoloģija un intensīvā terapija, R. Nacionālais apgāds, 2002.
6	Bērnu ķirurģija, Aigara Pētersona redakcijā. R. Nacionālais apgāds, 2005.
7	A. Lācis. Perifērisko artēriju okluzīvo slimību diagnostika un ārstēšana, R. Nacionālais apgāds, 2004.
8	J. Dobelis, Bērnu uroloģija, Rīga. Madris, 2003
9	Medicīnas aprūpes rokas grāmata/ Zin. redakc. I. Paudere, SIA,J.L.V. 2001.
Other Information Sources
1	Lekciju materiāli
2	www.doctus.lv