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DRPS : Course Catalogue : Deanery of Clinical Sciences : Clinical Ophthalmology

Postgraduate Course: Acute Ophthalmology, Trauma and Advanced Surgical Techniques (COPH12006)

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 Credits10 ECTS Credits5
SummaryAcute ophthalmology, trauma and advanced surgical techniques.
Course description On completion of this course, the student will be able to:

Demonstrate awareness of the latest advancements in ophthalmic investigations, treatments and surgical techniques and also of their limitations in the acute setting including management of anaphylaxis and cardiopulmonary resuscitation; Demonstrate in-depth knowledge and understanding of the assessment, treatment and management of ocular trauma and injury, intraocular foreign body, sudden painless loss of vision, intraocular and postoperative infection in planning medical/surgical care in acute and longer-term management.
Entry Requirements (not applicable to Visiting Students)
Pre-requisites Co-requisites
Prohibited Combinations Other requirements None
Course Delivery Information
Academic year 2020/21, Not available to visiting students (SS1) Quota:  None
Course Start Semester 2
Course Start Date 11/01/2021
Timetable Timetable
Learning and Teaching activities (Further Info) Total Hours: 100 ( Programme Level Learning and Teaching Hours 2, Directed Learning and Independent Learning Hours 98 )
Assessment (Further Info) Written Exam 60 %, Coursework 40 %, Practical Exam 0 %
Additional Information (Assessment) Written Exam 60%, Coursework 40%
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No Exam Information
Learning Outcomes
On completion of this course, the student will be able to: Demonstrate awareness of the latest advancements in ophthalmic investigations, treatments and surgical techniques and also of their limitations in the acute setting including management of anaphylaxis and cardiopulmonary resuscitation; Demonstrate in-depth knowledge and understanding of the assessment, treatment and management of ocular trauma and injury, intraocular foreign body, sudden painless loss of vision, intraocular and postoperative infection in planning medical/surgical care in acute and longer-term management.
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Additional Information
Graduate Attributes and Skills Not entered
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Contacts
Course organiserDr Heather Ellis
Tel: (0131)536 2033
Email: Heather.Ellis@ed.ac.uk
Course secretaryMs Karen Muir
Tel: (0131) 536 2041
Email: Karen.Muir@ed.ac.uk
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