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About Study Course

ECTS:4
Course supervisor:Madara Rēdele
Study type:Full time
Course level:Doctor
Target audience:Medicine
Language:Latvian
Study course description Full description, Full time
Branch of science:Clinical medicine; Medicinal Genetics

Objective

To teach the medical genetics resident to recognize the more common mental illnesses in children, to recognize them as part of genetic syndromes.

Learning outcomes

Knowledge

1.During the time allotted for the study course, the medical genetics resident acquires basic knowledge in child psychiatry.

Skills

1.As a result of the study course, the medical genetics resident will be able to evaluate psychomotor development, language, behavioral and emotional disorders, will be able to evaluate the results of laboratory examinations, judge the prognosis of the disease, the tactics of treatment and further care.

Competence

1.After successful completion of the study course, the medical genetics resident achieves the mandatory competence in child psychiatry. The resident's knowledge corresponds to the general overview of the child's mental development and examination. Able to create an appropriate investigation plan for establishing a diagnosis, order examinations. Knowledge of the given problem is sufficient to understand its essence, diagnose and, if necessary, provide emergency assistance, implement diagnostic, treatment and preventive measures under the guidance of a specialist.