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DRPS : Course Catalogue : Deanery of Clinical Sciences : Dentistry

Postgraduate Course: Dental Trauma (DENT11163)

Course Outline
SchoolDeanery of Clinical Sciences CollegeCollege of Medicine and Veterinary Medicine
Credit level (Normal year taken)SCQF Level 11 (Postgraduate)
Course typeOnline Distance Learning AvailabilityNot available to visiting students
SCQF Credits20 ECTS Credits10
SummaryThe aim of this course is to review the diagnosis, management and treatment of oro-dental trauma.
Course description This module aims to review the aetiology, presentation, diagnosis, management and sequellae of dental trauma. Additionally, the course content will review non-accidental injury and child protection procedures.
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 Flexible
Timetable Timetable
Learning and Teaching activities (Further Info) Total Hours: 200 ( Programme Level Learning and Teaching Hours 4, Directed Learning and Independent Learning Hours 196 )
Assessment (Further Info) Written Exam 0 %, Coursework 100 %, Practical Exam 0 %
Additional Information (Assessment) Clinical procedures / e-portfolio / reflective logbook 40%
Discussion Board / Wiki 10%
Written assignments 50%
Feedback Students receive informal feedback / feed forward from their on-line tutor on a weekly basis. Students receive formal feedback at the end of each module on assessed course-work and written assignments.
No Exam Information
Learning Outcomes
On completion of this course, the student will be able to:
  1. Describe different types of oro-dental trauma and identify the various types of oro-dental trauma
  2. Identify the sequellae of oro-dental trauma
  3. Plan the appropriate management of oro-dental trauma
  4. Demonstrate clinical skills in relation to various aspects of dental trauma
  5. Identify potential non-accidental injury and to define the child protection process
Reading List
Available on the VLE as links to the University of Edinburgh library.
Additional Information
Graduate Attributes and Skills Be able to apply the skills necessary for study and enquiry in an on-line academic environment.
Possess skills in understanding research in this subject and have the ability to analyse literature in an appropriate way.
KeywordsDental trauma,dento-alveolar trauma,non-accidental injury,child protection procedur,trauma sequellae
Contacts
Course organiserDr Jennifer Foley
Tel:
Email: jfoley10@exseed.ed.ac.uk
Course secretaryMiss Jennifer Allison
Tel: (0131) 536 3975
Email: Jen.Allison@ed.ac.uk
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