Postgraduate Course: Introduction to Clinical Evidence (DENT11105)
Course Outline
| School | School of Clinical Sciences |
College | College of Medicine and Veterinary Medicine |
| Credit level (Normal year taken) | SCQF Level 11 (Postgraduate) |
Availability | Not available to visiting students |
| SCQF Credits | 10 |
ECTS Credits | 5 |
| Summary | 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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| Course description |
Details to be finalised
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Entry Requirements (not applicable to Visiting Students)
| Pre-requisites |
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Co-requisites | |
| Prohibited Combinations | |
Other requirements | None |
Course Delivery Information
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| Academic year 2014/15, Not available to visiting students (SS1)
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Quota: None |
| Course Start |
Flexible |
Timetable |
Timetable |
| 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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| Assessment (Further Info) |
Written Exam
90 %,
Coursework
10 %,
Practical Exam
0 %
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| Additional Information (Assessment) |
Participation in tutorials and discussion board 20%
Written assignment 20%
Clinical images 20%
Project 40%
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| Feedback |
Not entered |
| No Exam Information |
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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Reading List
| Available on the VLE as links to the University of Edinburgh library |
Additional Information
| Graduate Attributes and Skills |
Not entered |
| Special Arrangements |
Computer specification to enable participation |
| 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 | Miss Jennifer Allison
Tel: 0131 536 3975
Email: Jen.Allison@ed.ac.uk |
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