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About Study Course

ECTS:3
Course supervisor:Madara Rēdele
Study type:Full time
Course level:Doctor
Target audience:Medicine
Language:Latvian
Study course description Full description, Full time
Branch of science:Clinical medicine; Medicinal Genetics

Objective

To introduce the medical genetics resident to the most common problems in ophthalmology, to differentiate and recognise them in relation to congenital syndromic and non-syndromic defects.

Learning outcomes

Knowledge

1.During the time allotted for the study course, medical genetics resident acquires basic knowledge in ophthalmology.

Skills

1.As a result of completing the study course, the medical genetics resident will be able to assess the patient’s ophthalmological condition, will be able to evaluate the results of laboratory and radiological examinations, judge the prognosis of the disease, the tactics of treatment and further care.

Competence

1.After successful completion of the study course, the medical genetics resident has acquired the mandatory competence. The medical resident’s knowledge corresponds the overall understanding of development and examination of a newborn or a child. Able to draw up an appropriate investigation plan for establishing a diagnosis, prescribe examinations. Knowledge of the specific problem is sufficient to understand its essence, to diagnose and, if necessary, provide emergency assistance, implement diagnostic, treatment and preventive measures under the guidance of a specialist.