Postgraduate Course: Introduction to Clinical Evidence (DENT11105)
Course Outline
| School | School of Clinical Sciences |
College | College of Medicine and Veterinary Medicine |
| Course type | Standard |
Availability | Not available to visiting students |
| Credit level (Normal year taken) | SCQF Level 11 (Postgraduate) |
Credits | 10 |
| Home subject area | Dentistry |
Other subject area | None |
| Course website |
None |
Taught in Gaelic? | No |
| Course description | This is the first course in a series of courses which introduces the postgraduate students to online distance education and the skills necessary to search for and make use of relevant clinical scientific literature. The broad aims are:
¿ To provide an introduction to this modular course of study.
¿ To help participants understand the difference between Masters level education and that of undergraduate teaching or traditional short courses of didactic teaching or skills coaching.
¿ To adapt to online distance education and understand how to navigate the virtual learning environment.
¿ To direct participants towards a wide range of resources and give guidance on how to find, use and reflect on the available evidence.
¿ To introduce clinical photography and the gathering of data for a portfolio of evidence
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Entry Requirements (not applicable to Visiting Students)
| Pre-requisites |
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Co-requisites | |
| Prohibited Combinations | |
Other requirements | None |
| Additional Costs | None |
Course Delivery Information
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| Delivery period: 2013/14 Flexible, Not available to visiting students (SS1)
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Learn enabled: No |
Quota: None |
Web Timetable |
Web Timetable |
| Course Start Date |
05/08/2013 |
| Breakdown of Learning and Teaching activities (Further Info) |
Total Hours:
100
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Lecture Hours 2,
Seminar/Tutorial Hours 6,
Online Activities 12,
Feedback/Feedforward Hours 2,
Formative Assessment Hours 3,
Directed Learning and Independent Learning Hours
75 )
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| Additional Notes |
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| Breakdown of Assessment Methods (Further Info) |
Written Exam
90 %,
Coursework
10 %,
Practical Exam
0 %
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| No Exam Information |
Summary of Intended Learning Outcomes
Understand the concept of self-directed learning and the level of assessment for this Masters degree
Have a logical approach to data gathering
Understand forward planning and consideration of resource and time management
Understand the basic research principles of literature search, critical appraisal, and types of clinical trials and be able to perform a Medline search.
Present a range of information using the appropriate audio-visual techniques.
Be able to navigate the virtual learning environment and participate in the online educational experience
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Assessment Information
Participation in tutorials and discussion board 20%
Written assignment 20%
Clinical images 20%
Project 40%
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Special Arrangements
| Computer specification to enable participation |
Additional Information
| Academic description |
Not entered |
| Syllabus |
Details to be finalised |
| Transferable skills |
Not entered |
| Reading list |
Available on the VLE as links to the University of Edinburgh library |
| Study Abroad |
Not entered |
| Study Pattern |
A mixture of reading material, virtual classroom tutorials, recorded lectures, labyrinth scenarios, screen capture videos and video demonstrations. |
| Keywords | IT skills, Evidence based dentistry, Virtual learning environment, Primary care research |
Contacts
| Course organiser | Dr Oonagh Lawrie
Tel: (0131) 536 4930
Email: Oonagh.Lawrie@ed.ac.uk |
Course secretary | Mrs Monika Wenham
Tel: 0131 536 4416
Email: Monika.Wenham@ed.ac.uk |
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