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About Study Course

ECTS:3
Course supervisor:Donats Breiva
Study type:Full time
Course level:Doctor
Target audience:Medicine
Language:Latvian
Study course description Full description, Full time
Branch of science:Anatomy; Clinical medicine

Objective

To ensure acquisition and improvement of theoretical knowledge and practical skills in radiology according to the requirements of the thoracic surgery speciality regulations to prepare doctors for certification in the speciality of thoracic surgery according to regulatory documents of the Republic of Latvia.

Learning outcomes

Knowledge

1.Able to demonstrate advanced or extended knowledge and understanding of the technology of radiological examination of patients with pulmonary pathology.

Skills

1.Able to independently apply theory, methods and problem-solving skills to be able to:
Choose the right radiological regimen for the patient;
Independently interpret X-ray images in case of lung cancer;
Independently interpret X-ray images in case of lung abscess;
Independently interpret X-ray images in case of pulmonary tuberculosis.

Competence

1.Able to independently formulate and critically analyse complicated scientific and professional problems, to substantiate decisions, and to conduct additional analysis, if needed.
Able to integrate knowledge from different fields, make a contribution to the creation of new knowledge, development of research or professional activity methods, to demonstrate understanding and ethical responsibility for the potential impact of scientific results or professional activity.