Postgraduate Course: Neuropathic Pain (PAMA11038)
Course Outline
| School | School of Clinical Sciences |
College | College of Medicine and Veterinary Medicine |
| Course type | Standard |
Availability | Not available to visiting students |
| Credit level (Normal year taken) | SCQF Level 11 (Postgraduate) |
Credits | 25 |
| Home subject area | Pain Management |
Other subject area | None |
| Course website |
www.painmanagement.ed.ac.uk |
Taught in Gaelic? | No |
| Course description | This course provides the opportunity for students to understand the scope of the problem of neuropathic pain, the mechanisms and pathophysiology of neuropathic pain and the benefits and barriers to specific pain interventions. Students will also be asked to examine various acute and chronic neuropathic conditions, consider the evidence for neuropathic pain management options, explore the gaps between evidence and practice and also understand how to apply this knowledge to the clinical setting. |
Entry Requirements (not applicable to Visiting Students)
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Other requirements | None |
| Additional Costs | None |
Course Delivery Information
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Summary of Intended Learning Outcomes
| The course aims to contribute to improved patient outcomes by providing postgraduate, clinically relevant education of international standard in the sciences, concepts, approaches and procedures forming that form the basis of the management of neuropathic pain. |
Assessment Information
This elective course is assessed by participation in critical online discussion and multiple choice questioning. Independent critical exploration of clinically relevant patient case studies will also be assessed for the purpose of enhancing or further developing the student¿s abilities in the management of neuropathic pain.
Key principles that will underpin assessment activities are evidence-based practice and the application of theory to clinical practice. The principle of constructive alignment will underpin all assessments. This will ensure the assessment tasks are aligned with the specific course objectives, the content of the course and the teaching methods employed. Details of Assessment as below:
Online discussion: 20%
Short Answer Question/MCQ questions: 20%
Critical Evaluation of Case Studies: 60%
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Special Arrangements
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Additional Information
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Contacts
| Course organiser | Dr Sarah Henderson
Tel: (0131) 242 6399
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Course secretary | Mrs Nina Cryne
Tel: (0131) 242 6461
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