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About Study Course

ECTS:15
Course supervisor:Anita Brila
Study type:Full time
Course level:Doctor
Target audience:Medicine
Language:Latvian
Study course description Full description, Full time
Branch of science:Clinical medicine; Public and environmental health

Objective

To obtain knowledge about microbiology, classification of microorganisms, structure of microorganisms, pathogenicity, virulence factors and resistance formation mechanisms, diagnostic methods of microorganisms (traditional, classical and contemporary).

Learning outcomes

Knowledge

1.As a result of acquisition of the study course a medical resident will obtain knowledge about classification of microorganisms, pathogenicity and virulence factors of microorganisms, laboratory examinations methods and their application opportunities.

Skills

1.As a result of acquisition of the study course a medical resident will be able to apply laboratory examination methods, laboratory examination results of patients and environment samples by performing epidemiological examination of a disease case.

Competence

1.As a result of successful acquisition of the study course a medical resident will develop a competence level of a certified public health physician and will be able to determine the necessary scope of laboratory examinations individually or in the presence of a specialist while performing epidemiological examination of a case of disease.