Postgraduate Course: The Spine (TROR12008)
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 | Surgical management of diseases of the spine. |
Course description |
On completion of this course, the student will be able to: Review the pathophysiology of musculoskeletal disorders affecting the spine, knowledge of anatomy of the spine. Critically appraise the procedures employed in diagnosis and management of spine disorders including operative and non-operative methods, knowledge of the assessment of a patient after failed spinal surgery. Apply a constant and integrated approach to critical analysis, evaluation and synthesis of new and complex ideas, information and issues.
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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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Academic year 2023/24, Not available to visiting students (SS1)
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Quota: None |
Course Start |
Semester 1 |
Timetable |
Timetable |
Learning and Teaching activities (Further Info) |
Total Hours:
50
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Programme Level Learning and Teaching Hours 1,
Directed Learning and Independent Learning Hours
49 )
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Assessment (Further Info) |
Written Exam
60 %,
Coursework
40 %,
Practical Exam
0 %
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Additional Information (Assessment) |
Written Exam 60%, Coursework 40% |
Feedback |
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No Exam Information |
Learning Outcomes
On completion of this course, the student will be able to: Review the pathophysiology of musculoskeletal disorders affecting the spine, knowledge of anatomy of the spine. Critically appraise the procedures employed in diagnosis and management of spine disorders including operative and non-operative methods, knowledge of the assessment of a patient after failed spinal surgery. Apply a constant and integrated approach to critical analysis, evaluation and synthesis of new and complex ideas, information and issues.
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Additional Information
Graduate Attributes and Skills |
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Keywords | Not entered |
Contacts
Course organiser | Dr Chantelle Aftab
Tel: (0131 6)51 4933
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Course secretary | Mr Adam Chalmers
Tel: (0131 6)51 3900
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