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Therapeutic Skills II
Last Updated: 2026-02-05 15:47:16
Abstract
This course provides basic clinical and pharmaceutical knowledge and its application for triage, diagnostics and therapy support for the most common diseases in geriatrics, gynaecology, oncology, paediatrics and neurology (epilepsy). In addition, the role of nutrition in special life situations and in selected health disorders is taught.
Objective
students - know and understand the pathomechanisms and the clinical lead and warning symptoms (red flags) of the most common diseases in the fields listed. - can triage patients by applying this knowledge: i.e. analyse simple symptoms and disease patterns, make a tentative diagnosis and recommend suitable medication or further examinations or measures. - know the therapeutic guidelines, drug classes and selected, practice-relevant drugs (including indications and the most frequent and important dosages, adverse drug reactions, interactions and contraindications). (for detailed learning objectives, see the guideline)
Content
• geriatrics • gynaecology • oncologie • paediatrics • neurology (epilepsy) • nutrition
Resources
Lecture Notes
Provided via myStudies.
Literature
As specified in the lecture notes
General Information
- Language
- German
- Levels
- MSC , WBZ
- Frequency
- Yearly recurring
Examination
- Type
- graded semester performance
Registration & Places
Course Components
| Type | Title | Time & Place | Hours |
|---|---|---|---|
| lecture with exercise | Therapeutic Skills II |
|
48 h semesterly |