Special Medicine (LF_147)
About Study Course
Objective
To acquire knowledge about inflammatory eye diseases and ophthalmological degenerative diseases. To get acquainted with ophthalmological and otorhinolaryngological examination options. To know the types of injuries to the eye and ENT organs and what to do in case of specific injuries. To acquire knowledge about diseases of the ear, throat and nose, clinical manifestations, diagnosis, prevention and treatment thereof.
To acquire knowledge of the aetiology, pathogenesis, clinic, complications, principles of treatment, emergency tactics and patient care in case of skin and sexually transmitted diseases, differentiating the age of patients.
Prerequisites
In anatomy and physiology, pharmacology, communication.
Learning outcomes
As a result of completing the study course, the student:
• is able to name and describe the anatomical structures of the organ of vision, describe the functions of vision and list age-related features;
• is able to demonstrate knowledge of the anatomy and physiology of ENT organs;
• is able to name possible methods of examination of the organs and functions of the eye and ENT;
• is able to classify eye diseases;
• is able to describe inflammatory eye diseases;
• describes degenerative eye diseases;
• describes possible traumatic damage to the visual apparatus;
• is able to classify and describe diseases of the ear;
• describes diseases of the nose;
• classifies and describes diseases of the sinuses;
• describes diseases of the pharynx and larynx;
• describes the aetiopathogenesis, clinic of major skin diseases and STDs, classification of symptoms, basic principles of diagnosis and treatment.
As a result of completing the study course, the student:
• is able to apply the knowledge acquired in the diagnosis of eye and ENT diseases;
• is able to justify the principles of the anatomical structures of the eye and ENT organs;
• knows how to act in case of eye and ENT organ injuries based on acquired knowledge;
• can assess the aetiology, pathogenesis and symptoms of skin diseases and STDs, differentiate according to severity and hazard, and applies the basic principles of diagnosis and treatment.
A result of completing the study course, the student will be able to assess the types and risks of ENT and eye injuries. Will be able to plan what to do in case of specific injuries. Will be able to explain the mechanisms of development of hearing and visual impairment and the types of hearing impairment.
Will be able to diagnose and assess skin diseases and STDs and educate the patient, their family and the care team about health preservation and preventive measures. Will be able to identify, evaluate and solve disease-related problems.
Study course planning
| Study programme | Study semester | Program level | Study course category | Lecturers | Schedule |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Physician's Assistant, LFAP | 3 | First level | Required | Zinaida Plavoka, Daiga Čerāne, Eva Katvare |
