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About Study Course

Department: Residency Unit
ECTS:3
Course supervisor:Evija Miglāne
Study type:Full time
Course level:Doctor
Target audience:Medicine
Language:Latvian, English
Study course description Full description, Full time
Branch of science:Clinical medicine; Medicinal Genetics

Objective

Acquire theoretical knowledge in genetics of nervous system and genetic evaluation of neurological genetic diseases.

Learning outcomes

Knowledge

1.Demonstrate an in-depth and increased knowledge in clinical subject of genetics. Define pathogenesis and clinical features and treatment principles of genetic neurological diseases. Interpret results of clinical and laboratory investigation diagnosing neurological genetic diseases.

Skills

1.Apply and analyse results of genetic testing to ensure professional approach in diagnosis, treatment and care of neurological genetic diaseases.

Competence

1.Formulate and analyze the use of genetic investigations in neurology. Adequately evaluate the results of genetic analysis, define diagnosis, show understanding and ethical responsibility for the result of professional activity of a neurologist.