Postgraduate Course: Trauma (GMED12052)

Course Outline
School	Deanery of Clinical Sciences	College	College of Medicine and Veterinary Medicine
Credit level (Normal year taken)	SCQF Level 12 (Postgraduate)
Course type	Online Distance Learning	Availability	Not available to visiting students
SCQF Credits	5	ECTS Credits	2.5
Summary	Understanding 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.