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About Study Course

ECTS:6
Course supervisor:Ilona Vilkoite
Study type:Full time
Course level:Doctor
Target audience:Medicine
Language:Latvian
Study course description Full description, Full time
Branch of science:Clinical medicine; Internal medicine

Objective

To ensure the acquisition of theoretical knowledge and practical skills in working with children's patients with the main goal - adolescent age, in accordance with the requirements of the regulations of the specialty, in order to prepare the doctor for certification in the specialty of gastroenterology.

Learning outcomes

Knowledge

1.To know paediatric patients major gastrointestinal disease characteristics, the differences in the investigation and treatment; the potential lifelong impact and prognosis for the adult patient.

Skills

1.To be able to examine adolescent patients, to assess the patient's physical and mental development; to predict the possible course of disease in adult life.

Competence

1.To predict and prevent paediatric patients risks during the adult practice takeover; to be able to work with paediatric gastroenterologist; find opportunities for collaboration during patient treatment and retain observation continuity.