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

Postgraduate Course: The Hand (TROR12007)

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 diseases of the hand.
Course description On completion of this course, the student will be able to: Review the pathophysiology and anatomy of musculoskeletal disorders affecting the hand and wrist, demonstrate and awareness of the presentation and management of work related hand disorders; Detailed knowledge of surgical approach to digits with particular regard for restoration of function. Critically appraise the procedures employed in diagnosis and management of hand disorders, ability to manage common hand infections. Apply a constant and integrated approach to critical analysis, evaluation and synthesis of new and complex ideas, information and issues. Knowledge of specific traumatic injuries to the hand.
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 1
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: Review the pathophysiology and anatomy of musculoskeletal disorders affecting the hand and wrist, demonstrate and awareness of the presentation and management of work related hand disorders; Detailed knowledge of surgical approach to digits with particular regard for restoration of function. Critically appraise the procedures employed in diagnosis and management of hand disorders, ability to manage common hand infections. Apply a constant and integrated approach to critical analysis, evaluation and synthesis of new and complex ideas, information and issues. Knowledge of specific traumatic injuries to the hand.
Reading List
None
Additional Information
Graduate Attributes and Skills Not entered
KeywordsNot entered
Contacts
Course organiserDr Chantelle Aftab
Tel: (0131 6)51 4933
Email: Chantelle.Aftab@ed.ac.uk
Course secretaryMs Patrycja Mitrut
Tel: (0131 6)51 6248
Email: P.Mitrut@ed.ac.uk
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