Endocrinology (RSS_017)
About Study Course
Objective
To ensure the acquisition and improvement of theoretical knowledge and practical skills in enocrinology, in accordance with the requirements of the specialty of sexologist, sexopathologist, in order to prepare the doctor for certification in the specialty of sexologist, sexopathologist, in accordance with the regulatory documents of the Republic of Lithuania.
Learning outcomes
1.Able to present and explain questions about a child's normal sexual maturation, sexual maturation disorders, premature puberty, delayed puberty, prolonged puberty, benign variants of early sexual maturation, sexual differentiation and sexual development disorders, inter-sexuality, same hermaphroditism, pseudo-hermaphroditism, gonadal dysgenesis.
Knows the anatomy and functions of the hypothalamus-pituitary system; sex hormones, their physiological effects in the male body (gonadotropin-releasing hormone, follicle-stimulating hormone, luteinizing hormone, prolactin, testosterone); in the female body (gonadotropin-releasing hormone, follicle-stimulating hormone, luteinizing hormone, prolactin, testosterone, estrogens, progestogens).
Knows the etiology, pathogenesis, clinic, diagnosis and treatment methods of the following diseases: hypogonadotropic hypogonadism, hypergonadotropic hypogonadism, diabetes, adiposity, thyroid diseases (hypothyroidism, hyperthyroidism). Understands the pathogenesis and treatment options of sexual disorders caused by the aforementioned diseases.
Knows the basic principles of hormonal therapy for transsexual persons.
1.Performs anamnesis collection, clinical and instrumental diagnosis of endocrinological diseases; means treatment for endocrinological patients; interprets the results of clinical analyzes of patients with endocrine pathology (glucose regulation, lipid profile, thyroid hormones, sex hormones, adrenal hormones); interprets the results of instrumental and radiological examinations of patients with endocrine pathology (ultrasonography, computed tomography, magnetic resonance); diagnoses and treats endocrinological diseases under the supervision of a certified endocrinologist; diagnosis and treatment of sexual disorders (erectile dysfunction, premature ejaculation, libido disorders, orgasm disorders) caused by endocrinological diseases under the supervision of a certified endocrinologist; fills out the medical documentation.
1.Draws up diagnostic algorithms, analyzes and differentiates endocrinological diseases; understands, evaluates and chooses various treatment methods for endocrinological diseases and sexual disorders caused by endocrinological diseases; evaluates and draws up a treatment plan for endocrinological patients within the limits of competence; analyzes the course of treatment and corrects it as necessary under the guidance of a certified endocrinologist; analyzes treatments and draws conclusions based on the principles of evidence-based medicine.
