Neurology (NUNK_017)
About Study Course
Objective
The aim of the course is to acquire knowledge of the main syndromes and diseases of the nervous system, pathogenesis, diagnostics, and principles of treatment.
Prerequisites
Theoretical knowledge of the nervous system, anatomy and physiology.
Learning outcomes
On completion of the course the students will be able to:
• describe and define the basic principles of neurological examination;
• characterise aetiology, pathophysiology, clinical aspects and treatment principles of neurological diseases;
• evaluate general and specific clinical symptoms of neurological diseases.
Upon completion of the course the students will be able to:
• discover and interpret clinical and radiological features of neurological diseases;
• prescribe the necessary examinations to make the correct diagnosis;
• formulate the neurological diagnosis;
• explain the choice of appropriate treatment and its effectiveness;
• prognose the possible treatment results and outcome of various neurologic disorders.
Upon successful completion of study course the students will be able to:
• identify the most common neurological disease symptoms, to argue and to rationalise the neurological diagnosis;
• develop tactics applicable for a particular neurological clinical situation, to optimally diagnose and treat the neurological disease.
Study course planning
| Study programme | Study semester | Program level | Study course category | Lecturers | Schedule |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Medicine, MF | 10 | Master’s | Required | Andrejs Millers, Zanda Priede, Ilga Ķikule, Elīna Polunosika, Iveta Haritončenko, Jānis Mednieks, Jānis Vētra, Elīna Pūcīte | |
| Medicine, SSNMFz | 9 | Master’s | Required | Daina Pastare, Jānis Vētra, Elīna Pūcīte, Evija Miglāne, Jānis Mednieks, Santa Ašmane, Kristaps Jurjāns, Madara Mičule, Andrejs Kostiks, Dace Ziemele |
