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DRPS : Course Catalogue : Deanery of Clinical Sciences : Paediatric Emergency Medicine

Postgraduate Course: Additional Topics in Paediatric Emergency Medicine (PECM11006)

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
SummaryStudents will be required to nominate 2 strands from a selection (of at least 4) topics provided. Topics may vary depending on trends in PEM, and student choice, but currently include Dermatology and Allergy, Infectious Diseases, Musculosketal Medicine and Toxicology). Students will submit in-depth work on 2 strands, but can also read and interact on an optional basis within all areas of the course, thereby developing a broader knowledge of PEM.
Course description .
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 Block 5 (Sem 2) and beyond
Timetable Timetable
Learning and Teaching activities (Further Info) Total Hours: 200 ( Online Activities 4, Formative Assessment Hours 3, Summative Assessment Hours 6, Revision Session Hours 1, Programme Level Learning and Teaching Hours 4, Directed Learning and Independent Learning Hours 182 )
Assessment (Further Info) Written Exam 60 %, Coursework 40 %, Practical Exam 0 %
Additional Information (Assessment) In course assessment 100%
Feedback Not entered
No Exam Information
Learning Outcomes
At the completion of the course the student should have an in-depth understanding in 2 of the chosesn strand areas. They should also be aware of the broad issues covered in other strands. The student will develop their skills in critical appraisal and examination of evidence behind treatment modalities.
Reading List
None
Additional Information
Graduate Attributes and Skills Not entered
KeywordsNot entered
Contacts
Course organiserDr Tom Beattie
Tel: (0131) 536 0803
Email: Tom.Beattie@ed.ac.uk
Course secretaryMiss Lisa Horsburgh
Tel: (0131) 536 0803
Email: Lisa.Horsburgh@ed.ac.uk
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