Pediatric Rheumatology (RBR_005)
About Study Course
Objective
1. Ensure the learning and improvement of theoretical skills in accordance with the terms of paediatric rheumatologist speciality regulations adopted in Latvia, and requirements of the European Union regarding the speciality (the program meets the requirements of European education in paediatric rheumatology, which are developed by the Paediatric Rheumatology European section (PRES) and approved by the Paediatric Section of the European Union of Medical Specialists (UEMS)), to prepare medical doctors for certification in the paediatric rheumatologist speciality in accordance to normative documentation of the Republic of Latvia.
2. Ensure the learning of basic theoretical knowledge and practical skills in paediatric rheumatology, both in stationary and ambulatory practice.
Learning outcomes
1.1. Demonstrate deep and broad knowledge regarding children’s musculoskeletal (connective tissue) system and autoimmune connective tissue disease aetiology, pathogenesis, diagnostics, treatment and rehabilitation, which ensures the basics to creative thinking in clinical work as well as research, and the capacity to work in an interdisciplinary environment.
2. Show basic knowledge in paediatric rheumatologic disease aetiology, pathogenetic mechanisms, clinical course, end-results and basic principles of diagnosis, differential diagnosis, and treatment.
1.1. The medical doctor understands the nature of the specific problem, diagnostic algorithms and is capable to provide professional specialised emergency aid, as well as realises in practice the diagnostic, treatment and prophylaxis measures, is capable to work, study or research in complicated und unforeseeable circumstances and, if necessary, modify them by using new approaches. The doctor has the capacity for constant development, is able to communicate with different patients, their parents, and colleagues, has pedagogic and research skills, has organisational skills in the workplace.
2. Follow the rheumatologic patient investigation algorithms and learn the principles of treatment prescription. Be able to communicate with colleagues, patients, persons involved in healthcare and patient relatives. Patient treatment under the supervision of the study program responsible. Complete the relevant medical documentation, make inpatient and outpatient records.
1.1. The doctor works according to his/her domain of authority at the highest level of knowledge, skill, and attitude acquisition and application, by performing the diagnosis, treatment, rehabilitation, and prophylaxis of children’s musculoskeletal (connective tissue) system and autoimmune connective tissue diseases, individually plans and organises personal improvement and development of professional competences as a specialist, takes responsibility for group work of the staff and is capable of innovation and entrepreneurship.
2. Make evidence based, verifiable decisions rooted in scientific reasoning in regards to patient health, as well as public health and the environment; give reasoning to and reflect decisions in medical documentation.
