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Postgraduate Course: Trauma (GMED12052)

Course Outline
SchoolDeanery of Clinical Sciences CollegeCollege of Medicine and Veterinary Medicine
Credit level (Normal year taken)SCQF Level 12 (Postgraduate)
Course typeOnline Distance Learning AvailabilityNot available to visiting students
SCQF Credits5 ECTS Credits2.5
SummaryUnderstanding of trauma patient care.
Course description Not entered
Entry Requirements (not applicable to Visiting Students)
Pre-requisites Co-requisites
Prohibited Combinations Other requirements None
Course Delivery Information
Academic year 2017/18, Not available to visiting students (SS1) Quota:  None
Course Start Semester 1
Timetable Timetable
Learning and Teaching activities (Further Info) Total Hours: 50 ( Programme Level Learning and Teaching Hours 1, Directed Learning and Independent Learning Hours 49 )
Assessment (Further Info) Written Exam 75 %, Coursework 25 %, Practical Exam 0 %
Additional Information (Assessment) Discussion Boards (25%)
Exam (75%)
University Common Marking Scheme (PG) will be applied
Feedback Not entered
No Exam Information
Learning Outcomes
Clinical and functional anatomy with pathological and operative relevance; A sound working knowledge of the range of arthroplasties for Primary and revision surgery for patello femoral, unicompartmental and total replacement of the knee with particular reference to secure bone anchorage, alignment, ligament stability and optimising range of movement; A good knowledge of post-operative complications, their prophylaxis and management; Demonstrate critical understanding of anatomy and apply this knowledge and understanding to the systematic assessment of patients presenting with musculoskeletal disorders and disease; Critically appraise reconstructive surgical procedures. Knowledge of alternative joint procedures such as osteotomies and arthrodeses.
Reading List
None
Additional Information
Graduate Attributes and Skills Not entered
KeywordsNot entered
Contacts
Course organiserMr John Mckinley
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Course secretaryMiss Sarah Jones
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