Postgraduate Course: Anatomy, Physiology, Pharmacology, Pain and Local Anaesthetic (APPPL) (DSAM11001)
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 | Available to all students |
| SCQF Credits | 10 |
ECTS Credits | 5 |
| Summary | Overall introduction to the programme and the basic sciences relevant to treatment under conscious sedation. |
| Course description |
The anatomy and physiology of the cardiovascular, respiratory and neurological systems will be evaluated and applied to clinical situations related to dental sedation. The pharmacology of the available drugs for dental sedation will be presented and appraised. The history of pain control in dentistry will be explored and the use of local anaesthetic evaluated.
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Entry Requirements (not applicable to Visiting Students)
| Pre-requisites |
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Co-requisites | |
| Prohibited Combinations | |
Other requirements | None |
Information for Visiting Students
| Pre-requisites | None |
| High Demand Course? |
Yes |
Course Delivery Information
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| Academic year 2021/22, Available to all students (SV1)
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Quota: None |
| Course Start |
Block 1 (Sem 1) |
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
0 %,
Coursework
100 %,
Practical Exam
0 %
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| Additional Information (Assessment) |
Coursework: 100%
Literature review examining the evidence base around a particular sedation technique, drug or complication (2000 words). |
| Feedback |
Feedback on the summative assessment will be provided within three weeks of the coursework submission. |
| No Exam Information |
Learning Outcomes
On completion of this course, the student will be able to:
- Demonstrate a critical understanding of the anatomy, physiology and pharmacology relevant to providing treatment under conscious sedation
- Demonstrate a critical understanding of pain pathway theories
- Apply knowledge, skills and understanding in using a range of local anaesthetic techniques to achieve adequate pain control
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Reading List
- Practical Conscious Sedation (Craig and Boyle)
- Clinical Sedation in Dentistry (Girdler, Hill and Wilson)
- A Colour Atlas and Textbook of Oral Anatomy (Berkovitz)
The reading list will be provided year on year, updated to reflect the current literature
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Additional Information
| Graduate Attributes and Skills |
The graduates of this course will:
Enquiry
- be able to critically assess existing understanding and the limitations of their own knowledge
- search for, evaluate and use information to develop their knowledge and understanding
Aspiration and personal development
- recognise the importance of reflecting on their learning experiences and be aware of their own learning style
- be independent learners who take responsibility for their own learning
- be able to make decisions on the basis of independent thought, taking into account ethical and professional issues
Outlook and engagement
- be able to use collaboration and debate effectively to test, modify and strengthen their own views
- be intellectually curious and able to sustain intellectual interest
Research and enquiry
- be able to identify, define and analyse problems and identify or create processes to solve them
- be able to exercise critical judgment in creating new understanding
- be ready to ask key questions and exercise rational enquiry
Personal and intellectual autonomy
- be able to respond effectively to unfamiliar problems in unfamiliar contexts
- be open to new ideas, methods and ways of thinking
Personal effectiveness
- be able to manage risk while initiating and managing change
- have the confidence to make decisions based on their understandings and their personal and intellectual autonomy
Communication
- further their own learning through effective use of the full range of communication approaches
- seek and value open feedback to inform genuine self-awareness
- use effective communication to articulate their skills as identified through self reflection
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| Keywords | anatomy,physiology,pharmacology,pain,local anaesthetic |
Contacts
| Course organiser | Miss Suzanne Lello
Tel: (0131) 536 3972
Email: slello@ed.ac.uk |
Course secretary | Miss Jennifer Allison
Tel: (0131) 536 3975
Email: Jen.Allison@ed.ac.uk |
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