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Children and Adolescent Endocrinology I (REN_007)
About Study Course
ECTS:4
Course supervisor:Vitolds Mackēvičs
Study type:Full time
Course level:Doctor
Target audience:Medicine
Language:Latvian
Study course description Full description, Full time
Branch of science:Clinical medicine; Paediatrics
Objective
To understand the difference between the endocrine pathology in children and the endocrine pathology in adults theoretically and practically. To know, be able to diagnose and understand treatment principles of the endocrine pathology usually observed in children. To know and understand diagnosis, treatment and prevention of metabolic syndrome, diabetes mellitus in children.
Learning outcomes
Knowledge
1.To understand pathogenesis of the endocrine pathology in children, its potential diagnosis and treatment.
Skills
1.Well developed communication skills, ability to apply clinical, laboratory, endoscopic and diagnostic imaging techniques to examine properly children and adolescent.
Competence
1.To be able to assess endocrine disorders in children and youth.
