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General Surgery and Traumatology

Study Course Description

Course Description Statuss:Approved
Course Description Version:3.00
Study Course Accepted:26.01.2023 14:48:20
Study Course Information
Course Code:LF_175LQF level:Level 5
Credit Points:1.00ECTS:1.50
Branch of Science:Clinical MedicineTarget Audience:Medical Services
Study Course Supervisor
Course Supervisor:Dina Berloviene
Study Course Implementer
Structural Unit:RSU Liepāja Branch
The Head of Structural Unit:
Contacts:Liepāja, Riņķu Street 24/26, lfatrsu[pnkts]lv, +371 63442118, +371 63442119, +371 63484632
Study Course Planning
Full-Time - Semester No.1
Lectures (count)4Lecture Length (academic hours)2Total Contact Hours of Lectures8
Classes (count)1Class Length (academic hours)2Total Contact Hours of Classes2
Total Contact Hours10
Study course description
Preliminary Knowledge:
In anatomy, physiology, communication and ethics.
Objective:
To develop an understanding of medical disciplines by studying surgery and traumatology, aetiology, clinics and tactics thereof in emergency situations.
Topic Layout (Full-Time)
No.TopicType of ImplementationNumberVenue
1Asepsis, antisepsis, antiseptics, sterilisation, bleeding, wounds.Lectures1.00auditorium
2Surgical diseases of the head and neck.Lectures1.00auditorium
3Surgical diseases of the chest and abdomen.Lectures1.00auditorium
4Trauma surgery, classification according to trauma localisation, oncological diseases.Lectures1.00auditorium
5Emergency assistance in case of various acute symptoms.Classes1.00auditorium
Assessment
Unaided Work:
Independent preparation on the relevant topic in advance, using e-study materials, recommended reading and Internet resources, with subsequent evaluation and practical application in practical classes.
Assessment Criteria:
Class attendance, tests, at the end of the course cycle – a combined module exam.
Final Examination (Full-Time):Test (Semester)
Final Examination (Part-Time):
Learning Outcomes
Knowledge:The student will be able to explain surgical diseases, aetiology thereof, clinic and tactics in emergency situations and patient care.
Skills:Students will be able to assess the aetiology of surgery, symptoms. Will be able to deal with emergency situations.
Competencies:Students will be able to educate the patient and/or their family members and make decisions in the assessment of the patient’s state of health.
Bibliography
No.Reference
Required Reading
1Bērnu ķirurģija /A. Pētersona red. – Rīga: Nacionālais apgāds, 2005 (akceptējams izdevums)
2Dobelis J. Bērnu uroloģija. – Rīga, 2003 (akceptējams izdevums)
3Medicīniskās aprūpes rokasgrāmata, Rīga,-Medicīnas apgāds; 2001. (akceptējams izdevums)
4Savicka M. Apdeguma trauma. Rīga: Nacionālais apgāds, 2004. (akceptējams izdevums)