Postgraduate Course: Advanced Examination and Investigation Techniques (PCOP11008)
Course Outline
School | Deanery of Clinical Sciences |
College | College of Medicine and Veterinary Medicine |
Credit level (Normal year taken) | SCQF Level 11 (Postgraduate) |
Course type | Online Distance Learning |
Availability | Not available to visiting students |
SCQF Credits | 10 |
ECTS Credits | 5 |
Summary | Advanced ophthalmic examination and investigation techniques. |
Course description |
On completion of this course, the student will be able to demonstrate a thorough understanding and detailed knowledge of:
1) Optical coherence tomography (OCT), retinal nerve fibre layer (RNFL) analysis, staining techniques, fundus fluorescein angiography (FFA).
2) Diagnosis from slit lamp findings; corneal foreign body (FB) removal; swab techniques.
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Entry Requirements (not applicable to Visiting Students)
Pre-requisites |
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Co-requisites | |
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Other requirements | None |
Course Delivery Information
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Academic year 2020/21, Not available to visiting students (SS1)
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Quota: None |
Course Start |
Full Year |
Timetable |
Timetable |
Learning and Teaching activities (Further Info) |
Total Hours:
100
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Programme Level Learning and Teaching Hours 2,
Directed Learning and Independent Learning Hours
98 )
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Assessment (Further Info) |
Written Exam
50 %,
Coursework
50 %,
Practical Exam
0 %
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Additional Information (Assessment) |
Written Exam 50%, Coursework 50%
Discussion Boards 25%, Written Exam 50%, Reflective e-Learning Portfolio 25% |
Feedback |
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No Exam Information |
Learning Outcomes
On completion of this course, the student will be able to demonstrate a thorough understanding and detailed knowledge of: 1) Optical coherence tomography (OCT), retinal nerve fibre layer (RNFL) analysis, staining techniques, fundus fluorescein angiography (FFA). 2) Diagnosis from slit lamp findings; corneal foreign body (FB) removal; swab techniques.
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Additional Information
Graduate Attributes and Skills |
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Keywords | Not entered |
Contacts
Course organiser | Dr Heather Ellis
Tel: (0131)536 2033
Email: Heather.Ellis@ed.ac.uk |
Course secretary | Ms Karen Muir
Tel: (0131) 536 2041
Email: Karen.Muir@ed.ac.uk |
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