Postgraduate Course: The Hand (TROR12007)
Course Outline
| School | Deanery of Clinical Sciences |
College | College of Medicine and Veterinary Medicine |
| Credit level (Normal year taken) | SCQF Level 12 (Postgraduate) |
| Course type | Online Distance Learning |
Availability | Not available to visiting students |
| SCQF Credits | 5 |
ECTS Credits | 2.5 |
| Summary | Surgical 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.
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Entry Requirements (not applicable to Visiting Students)
| Pre-requisites |
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Co-requisites | |
| Prohibited Combinations | |
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 |
Semester 1 |
Timetable |
Timetable |
| Learning and Teaching activities (Further Info) |
Total Hours:
50
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Programme Level Learning and Teaching Hours 1,
Directed Learning and Independent Learning Hours
49 )
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| Assessment (Further Info) |
Written Exam
60 %,
Coursework
40 %,
Practical Exam
0 %
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| 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.
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Additional Information
| Graduate Attributes and Skills |
Not entered |
| Keywords | Not entered |
Contacts
| Course organiser | Dr Chantelle Aftab
Tel: (0131 6)51 4933
Email: Chantelle.Aftab@ed.ac.uk |
Course secretary | Ms Patrycja Mitrut
Tel: (0131 6)51 6248
Email: P.Mitrut@ed.ac.uk |
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