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Topical Issues in Obstetrics and Gynaecology
Study Course Description
Course Description Statuss:Approved
Course Description Version:5.00
Study Course Accepted:06.02.2023 08:59:05
| Study Course Information | |||||||||
| Course Code: | DUGK_012 | LQF level: | Level 7 | ||||||
| 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, 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) | 4 | Class Length (academic hours) | 3 | Total Contact Hours of Classes | 12 | ||||
| Total Contact Hours | 20 | ||||||||
| Full-Time - Semester No.2 | |||||||||
| Lectures (count) | Lecture Length (academic hours) | Total Contact Hours of Lectures | 0 | ||||||
| Classes (count) | 4 | Class Length (academic hours) | 3 | Total Contact Hours of Classes | 12 | ||||
| Total Contact Hours | 12 | ||||||||
| Study course description | |||||||||
| Preliminary Knowledge: | In human anatomy, physiology, genetics, microbiology, venereology, pharmacology, histology, pathology, obstetrics and gynecology. | ||||||||
| Objective: | To promote the acquisition of in-depth knowledge in gynecological oncology, about the main gynecological pathologies of the adolescent period and the organization of gynecological assistance for children and adolescents, female sexual dysfunction, diagnosis and treatment of infertility, diagnosis and treatment of genital tract infections, abnormal development of the newborn adaptation period after childbirth. | ||||||||
| Topic Layout (Full-Time) | |||||||||
| No. | Topic | Type of Implementation | Number | Venue | |||||
| 1 | Non specific symptoms, but specific situations in paediatric and adoloscent gynaecology. | Lectures | 1.00 | E-Studies platform | |||||
| 2 | Vulvar lesions: Diagnosis and management. | Lectures | 1.00 | E-Studies platform | |||||
| 3 | Pelvic floor after delivery. | Lectures | 1.00 | E-Studies platform | |||||
| 4 | Self-care in SRHR: guideline, terminology, conceptual framework, and WHO recommendations. WHO guidance on self-care during antenatal care. | Lectures | 1.00 | E-Studies platform | |||||
| 5 | Fertility control in-to the hands of woman. | Classes | 1.00 | E-Studies platform | |||||
| 6 | Monthly bleeding-natural or nuisance. | Classes | 1.00 | E-Studies platform | |||||
| 7 | Knowledge and practical skills – delivery in cephalic and breech presentation, pathology of placental period. | Classes | 1.00 | clinical base | |||||
| 8 | Knowledge and practical skills – operative vaginal delivery. Shoulder dystocia. | Classes | 1.00 | clinical base | |||||
| 9 | Challenges in prenatal diagnostics. | Classes | 1.00 | E-Studies platform | |||||
| 10 | Sexual dysfunction | Classes | 1.00 | clinical base | |||||
| 11 | Novelties in gynaecology. | Classes | 1.00 | E-Studies platform | |||||
| 12 | Intimate partner violance. | Classes | 1.00 | E-Studies platform | |||||
| Assessment | |||||||||
| Unaided Work: | Preliminary preparation for the topic of the relevant lesson, using recommended literature and Internet sources, with their subsequent evaluation and practical application in practical lessons. Students should fill out the study course survey questionnaire (for an example, see the video: https://panopto.rsu.lv/Panopto/Pages/Viewer.aspx?id=9558208…) | ||||||||
| Assessment Criteria: | MCQ in classes. Must be seen video lectures in e-studies. Must attend at least 7 of 8 classes. The formation of final grade – writing of an essay, which the student writes in the second semester. | ||||||||
| 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 apply the knowledge and skills gained as a result of the study course in the identification of female sexual dysfunction, the identification of intimate partner violence, the identification of malignant diseases of the female genital organs and the selection of appropriate action tactics. | ||||||||
| Clinical Skills: | |||||||||
| No. | Skill | Level | |||||||
| 1 | Manual ablation of placenta | C1 - High level | |||||||
| 2 | Methods of shoulder release in case of dystocia | C1 - High level | |||||||
| 3 | Reproductive hystory of gynecological patient | C1 - High level | |||||||
| Bibliography | |||||||||
| No. | Reference | ||||||||
| Required Reading | |||||||||
| 1 | IV kursā nolasīto lekciju, nodarbību materiāls. | ||||||||
| 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, 2004. (akceptējams izdevums) | ||||||||
| 5 | Perinatālā perioda aprūpe | ||||||||
| 6 | Obstetric Interventions - Cambridge University Press | ||||||||
| 7 | Ārvalstu studentiem/For International students: | ||||||||
| 8 | Obstetric Interventions - Cambridge University Press | ||||||||
| 9 | The material of the lectures and lessons in the IV course. | ||||||||
| Additional Reading | |||||||||
| 1 | Latvijas ginekologu un dzemdību speciālistu asociācijas vadlīnijas mājas lapā (latviešu plūsmai) | ||||||||
| 2 | www.uptodate.com - Overview of sexual dysfunction in women: Management | ||||||||
| 3 | www.uptodate.com - Overview of sexual dysfunction in women: Epidemiology, risk factors, and evaluation | ||||||||
| 4 | www.uptodate.com - Intimate partner violence: Epidemiology and health consequences | ||||||||
| 5 | www.uptodate.com - Infant benefits of breastfeeding | ||||||||
| Other Information Sources | |||||||||
| 1 | RSU bibliotēkas resursi/RSU library resources | ||||||||
| 2 | www.pubmed.com | ||||||||
| 3 | WHO Recommendations | ||||||||
