Postgraduate Course: Introductory Course in Prosthodontics (DENT11133)
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 4 week long course will prepare enrolled students to provide safe, effective clinical management of patients within the joint University/NHS Prosthodontic Unit. Students will attend a series of lectures, series and clinical skills sessions that will provide instruction in contemporary operative techniques and instruction in patient management and effective communication. |
Entry Requirements (not applicable to Visiting Students)
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Co-requisites | |
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Other requirements | None |
| Additional Costs | None |
Course Delivery Information
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| Delivery period: 2014/15 Full Year, Not available to visiting students (SS1)
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Learn enabled: No |
Quota: None |
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Web Timetable |
Web Timetable |
| Course Start Date |
15/09/2014 |
| Breakdown of Learning and Teaching activities (Further Info) |
Total Hours:
100
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Seminar/Tutorial Hours 40,
Supervised Practical/Workshop/Studio Hours 40,
Programme Level Learning and Teaching Hours 2,
Directed Learning and Independent Learning Hours
18 )
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| Additional Notes |
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| Breakdown of Assessment Methods (Further Info) |
Written Exam
50 %,
Coursework
0 %,
Practical Exam
50 %
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| No Exam Information |
Summary of Intended Learning Outcomes
By The End of this course students will:
1. Be familiar with the M Clin Dent Programme design, structure and assessment requirements.
2. Have an understanding of how specialist Prosthodontic care is delivered within the NHS.
3. Be able to demonstrate knowledge of contemporary operative clinical practice and demonstrate competence in simulated, practical clinical exercises.
4. Gain insight into effective Patient management and communication skills.
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Assessment Information
Written Examination, 1 hour - 50%
Practical Examination, 2 hours - 50%
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Special Arrangements
| None |
Additional Information
| Academic description |
Not entered |
| Syllabus |
Not entered |
| Transferable skills |
Not entered |
| Reading list |
Not entered |
| Study Abroad |
Not entered |
| Study Pattern |
4 week duration.
80 Hours Total Contact Time.
20 Hours Independent Learning
Lectures, seminars and practical sessions
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| Keywords | Introduction, Prosthodontics, Clinical Skills, Regulatory Framework, Patient Management, NHS Structu |
Contacts
| Course organiser | Dr Graeme Lillywhite
Tel: 0131 536 4928
Email: graeme.lillywhite@nhslothian.scot.nhs.uk |
Course secretary | Mrs Jacqueline Mcgurk
Tel: 0131 536 3979
Email: Jackie.McGurk@ed.ac.uk |
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