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About Study Course

ECTS:6
Course supervisor:Ardis Platkājis
Study type:Full time
Course level:Doctor
Target audience:Medicine
Language:Latvian
Study course description Full description, Full time
Branch of science:Clinical medicine; Roentgenology and Radiology

Objective

To ensure acquisition of theoretical knowledge and practical skills in musculoskeletal radiology according to the requirements of radiology speciality regulations to prepare doctors for certification in radiologist’s speciality according to regulatory documents of the Republic of Latvia.

Learning outcomes

Knowledge

1.• To classify and briefly describe the normal anatomy of the musculoskeletal system and the most common anatomical variants.
• To differentiate, analyse and briefly describe the clinicopathology, radiological findings (X-ray, USG) and basic principles of treatment of common pathologies of the musculoskeletal system.
• To recognise, formulate and radiologically assess the significance of musculoskeletal CT scans, indications for i/v contrast administration, contraindications.

Skills

1.• To recognise, characterise and evaluate normal and abnormal findings in radiographs of the musculoskeletal system (X-ray and USG) under the guidance of a certified physician.
• To distinguish between, interpret and explain musculoskeletal radiograph projections and the basic principles of their performance under the guidance of a certified physician.
• To demonstrate, explain and use the basic principles and findings of musculoskeletal USG under the guidance of a certified physician.
• To distinguish between, interpret and explain musculoskeletal CT protocols (including i/v contrast administration, arthrography) and their descriptions under the guidance of a certified physician.

Competence

1.• To evaluate, substantiate and justify musculoskeletal radiographs and their descriptions under the guidance of a certified physician.
• To plan, interpret and compare radiographic projections of the musculoskeletal system under the guidance of a certified physician.
• To plan, interpret and justify USG examination of the musculoskeletal system, findings and descriptions under the guidance of a certified physician.
• To plan, interpret and evaluate musculoskeletal CT protocols and their descriptions (including i/v contrast administration, arthrography) under the guidance of a certified physician.