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DRPS : Course Catalogue : Deanery of Clinical Sciences : Trauma and Orthopaedics

Postgraduate Course: Paediatric (TROR12004)

Course Outline
SchoolDeanery of Clinical Sciences CollegeCollege of Medicine and Veterinary Medicine
Credit level (Normal year taken)SCQF Level 12 (Postgraduate)
Course typeOnline Distance Learning AvailabilityNot available to visiting students
SCQF Credits5 ECTS Credits2.5
SummarySurgical management of musculoskeletal disorder in the infant & child.
Course description On completion of this course, the student will be able to: Critically appraise the procedures employed in the diagnosis and management of common orthopaedic conditions of childhood, Recognise musculoskeletal conditions encountered in childhood, understand their effects on development and their management, Exercise a high level of autonomy and initiative in professional activities at a level of independent orthopaedic practice, Demonstrate knowledge of paediatric trauma and the indications for urgent assessment and diagnosis by specialist colleagues.
Entry Requirements (not applicable to Visiting Students)
Pre-requisites Co-requisites
Prohibited Combinations Other requirements None
Course Delivery Information
Academic year 2018/19, Not available to visiting students (SS1) Quota:  None
Course Start Semester 2
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: Critically appraise the procedures employed in the diagnosis and management of common orthopaedic conditions of childhood, Recognise musculoskeletal conditions encountered in childhood, understand their effects on development and their management, Exercise a high level of autonomy and initiative in professional activities at a level of independent orthopaedic practice, Demonstrate knowledge of paediatric trauma and the indications for urgent assessment and diagnosis by specialist colleagues.
Reading List
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Additional Information
Graduate Attributes and Skills Not entered
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Contacts
Course organiserMr John McKinley
Tel:
Email: john@mc-kinley.com
Course secretaryMiss Sarah Jones
Tel: (0131) 651 4932
Email: sarah.jones@ed.ac.uk
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