Postgraduate Course: Principles of Vascular Imaging (VCHM12010)

Course Outline
School	Edinburgh Medical School	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	Principles and indications for vascular imaging.
Course description	To understand, interpret and manipulate ultrasound, CT and MR imaging and catheter angiography; Understanding of indications and factors determining appropriate investigation for a patient with vascular disease; Apply a constant and integrated approach to critical analysis, evaluation and synthesis of new and complex ideas, information and issues; Exercise a high level of autonomy and initiative in professional activities at a level of independent surgical practice.

Entry Requirements (not applicable to Visiting Students)
Pre-requisites		Co-requisites
Prohibited Combinations		Other requirements	None

Course Delivery Information

Academic year 2025/26, Not available to visiting students (SS1)		Quota: None
Course Start	Semester 2
Course Start Date	12/01/2026
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 60 %, Coursework 40 %, Practical Exam 0 %
Additional Information (Assessment)	Written Exam 60%, Coursework 40%
Feedback	Not entered
No Exam Information

Learning Outcomes
On completion of this course, the student will be able to: Justify your selection of an imaging modality for an individual patient case by assessing the merits and risks of the modalities available. Assess the risk of ionising radiation exposure to patient and staff. Understand the principles underlying the acquisition of imaging from a particular modality and the associated clinical relevance of this. Apply a constant and integrated approach to critical analysis, evaluation and synthesis of new and and complex ideas, information and issues Exercise a high level of autonomy and initiative in professional activities at a level of independent surgical practice.