? Credit Points : 20  ? SCQF Level : 11  ? Acronym : HEA-P-TranNur

The aim of this course is to explore some of the complexity of nursing in relation to organ transplantation. The course aims further to provide students with a sound understanding of the application of biological and social science principles to areas of clinical practice.

? This course is not available to visting students.

? Pre-requisites : None

? Co-requisites : none

? Costs : None

Home subject area

Nursing Studies, (School of Health in Social Science, Schedule D)

? Normal year taken : Postgraduate

? Delivery Period : Semester 1 (Blocks 1-2)

? Contact Teaching Time : 2 hour(s) per week for 10 weeks

All of the following classes

Type Day Start End Area Lecture Monday 15:00 15:50 Central Lecture Monday 16:10 17:00 Central

Understanding of underlying conditions, psychological and ethical aspects related to organ donation and transplantation in Liver and Renal disease.

One long course paper of 4000-5000 words.

The Course Secretary should be the first point of contact for all enquiries.

Course Secretary

Mrs Lorna Sheal
Tel : (0131 6)50 3890
Email : L.Sheal@ed.ac.uk

Course Organiser

Dr Jennifer Tocher
Tel : (0131 6)51 1991
Email : Jennifer.Tocher@ed.ac.uk

School Website : http://www.health.ed.ac.uk/

College Website : http://www.hss.ed.ac.uk/