Undergraduate Course: Process of Care - Cardiovascular System (MBCH09002)
Course Outline
| School | Edinburgh Medical School |
College | College of Medicine and Veterinary Medicine |
| Credit level (Normal year taken) | SCQF Level 9 (Year 3 Undergraduate) |
Availability | Not available to visiting students |
| SCQF Credits | 25 |
ECTS Credits | 12.5 |
| Summary | 'Process of Care - Cardiovascular System' is one of the four courses covering all of the systems of the body. These integrated courses will bring together basic scientists and practicing clinicians to teach about the presentation, diagnosis and management of the diseases affecting the different body system. There will be integration with the clinical aspects of cardiovascular disease with underlying pathology, microbiology, pharmacology and surgical aspects of therapy. It will include a combination of lectures tutorials, clinico-pathological conferences, case based learning and bedside teaching with opportunities for clinical experience. Most of the teaching will take place within teaching hospitals although there will be some element from general practice. |
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Entry Requirements (not applicable to Visiting Students)
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Other requirements | None |
Course Delivery Information
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Learning Outcomes
| Intended learning objectives are that students will understand the pathogenesis and clinical presentation of cardiovascular disease, to become competent at history taking and cardiovascular examination and know how the most common forms of cardiovascular disease are treated. In addition to acquiring a broad knowledge base, students should be able to demonstrate and understand that many patients in hospital have experienced a frightening and perhaps life-threatening cardiac event and can respond appropriately. They should be able to demonstrate competent diagnostic skills (e.g. history taking, examination, diagnostic summary), therapeutic skills (e.g. treatment, explanation and advice, reassurance and support) and practical skills (e.g. resuscitation, electrocardiography).
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Additional Information
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The course lasts for seven weeks. The first weeks focus on teaching clinical skills and relevant core information. Weeks 4-7 consolidates clinical skills, provides opportunity for clinical experience in cardiovascular disease and assessment. |
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Contacts
| Course organiser | Dr Martin Denvir
Tel: (0131) 537 1846
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Course secretary | Miss Linda Pollock
Tel: (0131) 242 6477
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