Neurology and Neurosurgery (NUNK_014)
About Study Course
Objective
To obtain knowledge about the pathogenesis, clinical manifestations and basic principles of treatment of the most common diseases of the nervous system.To obtain skills and competences in examination of neurological patients.
Prerequisites
For the neurology part: prior knowledge of anatomy and physiology of the nervous system; For the neurosurgery part: prior knowledge in the anatomy and physiology of the nervous system and acquired practical skills in the neurological examination of patients.
Learning outcomes
1.Describe the most common etiology of neurological diseases, basic principles of pathogenesis, clinical picture
1.Review the history of neurological and neurosurgical diseases, the patient's chief complaints
1.Based on the history and neurological examination, recognise the symptoms and identify the location of the lesion and the possible diseases that could cause these symptoms.
Study course planning
| Study programme | Study semester | Program level | Study course category | Lecturers | Schedule |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Occupational Therapy | 4 | Bachelor | Required | Madara Mičule, Sintija Liepiņa, Evelīna Korsaka, Elīna Polunosika, Anastasija Moiseja, Estere Zeltiņa, Kaspars Auslands, Rolfs Ozols, Elīna Ozoliņa, Elīna Pūcīte, Kintija Sīviņa |
| Study programme | Study semester | Program level | Study course category | Lecturers | Schedule |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Physiotherapy | 5 | Bachelor | Required | Madara Mičule, Sintija Liepiņa, Evelīna Korsaka, Elīna Polunosika, Anastasija Moiseja, Estere Zeltiņa, Kaspars Auslands, Rolfs Ozols, Elīna Ozoliņa, Elīna Pūcīte, Kintija Sīviņa | |
| Physiotherapy | 5 | Bachelor | Required | Madara Mičule, Sintija Liepiņa, Evelīna Korsaka, Elīna Polunosika, Anastasija Moiseja, Estere Zeltiņa, Kaspars Auslands, Rolfs Ozols, Elīna Ozoliņa, Elīna Pūcīte, Kintija Sīviņa |
