Obstetrics and Gynaecology (RAA_061)
About Study Course
Learning outcomes
1.Health care for women. 1. Has knowledge and understanding of normal female anatomy and physiology, stages of reproductive development: - gynaecological examination, - menstruation (physiology, menstrual cycle disorders, premenstrual syndrome), - menopause: normal physiology, hormone replacement therapy, emotional and sexual problems. 2. Has knowledge and understanding of care and examination of pregnant women: - care of a pregnant woman: to be ready to assist in the management of a normal pregnancy, in the management of a normal delivery process, in the evaluation of embryonic development, in the evaluation of pregnancy-related diseases, in emotional and sexual problems. 3. Has knowledge and understanding of the main threats to a woman’s life and health: - abortions: spontaneous, artificial; indications, complications, - childbirth, - injuries, - malignant tumours, - cardiovascular diseases. 4. Orients oneself in the specifics of preventive work, rehabilitation measures: - contraception, - preventive measures: cancer screening programme (oncocytology, breast examination, mammography, gynaecological examination, occult blood test), - osteoporosis prevention (exercise). 5. Has knowledge and understanding of specific women’s health problems: - inflammations in the small pelvis, - endometriosis, - precancerous conditions, - tumours, - chronic pelvic pain, - vaginitis, - sexually transmitted diseases, - sterility, problems related to pelvic muscle dysfunction: urinary incontinence, uterine prolapse, - psychological problems. Specifics of women’s work. Knowledge of risk factors in women’s work.
1.Skills to be strengthened during the course - examination, treatment methods, disease prevention and health promotion measures: Gynaecological procedures: gynaecological examination, examination of mammary glands, palpation, explanation of hormonal contraception issues. Determining the date of delivery, assisting in childbirth. Skills in women’s care: health examination and related consultations: knowledge of diagnostic methods, assessment of physical work capacity, explaining the harmfulness of tobacco, sexual education, counselling in cases of psychological problems, stress management, education about hormone replacement therapy for menopausal women. Knowledge of the work environment risk factors and the ability to explain them to working women.
1.The competences acquired allow to justify decisions, perform additional analysis if necessary: able to explain the impact of environmental changes on the incidence of diseases in the population, understand the application of preventive, diagnostic and therapeutic methods in this aspect. Able to assess patient complaints, their connection to the patient’s state of health. Has a broad understanding of diseases and risk factors thereof, the most common diseases in the population, care in case of chronic diseases, diseases that cause disability, and conditions that require emergency care. Has an understanding of the use of preventive and diagnostic manipulations in primary health care. Ability to provide treatment to the patient at the level of primary care, organise rehabilitation if necessary. Understanding of diagnostic possibilities at the primary and secondary level of health care, the possibilities of referring the patient to a specialist doctor if necessary. Ability to organise and conduct consultations on issues related to the organisation of health care.
