Rentgenology and Radiology (RAK_007)
About Study Course
Objective
To develop understanding of the physical basis of various radiological examination methods, such as radiography, ultrasonography, computed tomography, magnetic resonance imaging, angiography, scintigraphy, positron emission tomography, basics of image interpretation, diagnostic possibilities, as well as clinical indications and contraindications. Understand their use and possibilities in most common pathology diagnostics.
Prerequisites
Basics of physics, human normal anatomy, physiology, pathology.
Learning outcomes
Upon completion of the course students are familiar with radiological methods, resolution capabilities, indications for the examinations. Understand the ionising radiation and it’s biological effect.
Students are able to recognise the radiological images of organs; see the pathological changes and recognise the most frequent diseases in general radiological images.
Students are able to analyse radiological descriptions and images, can recognise the most frequent diseases and their radiological signs.
Study course planning
| Study programme | Study semester | Program level | Study course category | Lecturers | Schedule |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Nursing Studies, LFMZFb | 2 | Bachelor’s | Required | Andris Kalns, Dāvids Orlovs, Zane Zarembo, Artūrs Šilovs, Reinis Pitura, Mārtiņš Pēterfelds, Andrejs Lioznovs, Jūlija Frolova, Matīss Breikšs, Atis Svare, Anastasija Astrahanceva, Kalvis Kaļva, Liliāna Ilgača, Anna Krasiļņikova, Jekaterina Safronova, Nauris Zdanovskis, Elīza Lāce, Roberts Naglis | |
| Nursing Studies, MZF | 2 | Bachelor’s | Required | Edgars Naudiņš, Jekaterina Gagarina, Andris Kalns, Dāvids Orlovs, Zane Zarembo, Artūrs Šilovs, Reinis Pitura, Mārtiņš Pēterfelds, Toms Klinovičs, Jeļena Birdina-Sarāne, Andrejs Lioznovs, Līga Jaunozoliņa, Jūlija Frolova, Matīss Breikšs, Atis Svare, Anastasija Astrahanceva, Kalvis Kaļva, Liliāna Ilgača, Anna Krasiļņikova, Jekaterina Safronova, Nauris Zdanovskis, Elīza Lāce, Roberts Naglis |
| Study programme | Study semester | Program level | Study course category | Lecturers | Schedule |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Nursing Studies, MZFz | 2 | Bachelor’s | Required | ||
| Nursing Studies, LFMZFbz | 2 | Bachelor’s | Required |
