Postgraduate Course: Diagnosis and Treatment Planning 2 (ORTH12005)
Course Outline
| School | Deanery of Clinical Sciences |
College | College of Medicine and Veterinary Medicine |
| Credit level (Normal year taken) | SCQF Level 12 (Postgraduate) |
Availability | Available to all students |
| SCQF Credits | 10 |
ECTS Credits | 5 |
| Summary | This course builds on the skills and attributes gained in the first year and augments the knowledge and motor skills for diagnosis and treatment planning. |
| Course description |
This course will teach the student
(a) how to analyse and asses a clinical problem in orthodontics at a more advanced level than year 1;
(b) formulate a problem list
(c) outline the aims of treatment and
(d) devise a course of treatment that will achieve the desired result.
Consideration of the patient¿s clinical, psychological and medical needs in relation to such treatment will be emphasised.
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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 |
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
100 %,
Coursework
0 %,
Practical Exam
0 %
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| Additional Information (Assessment) |
100% written exam |
| Feedback |
Feedback is generally provided within three weeks of the exam date. |
| Exam Information |
| Exam Diet |
Paper Name |
Hours & Minutes |
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| Outwith Standard Exam Diets January | Orthodontics Written Exam Year 2 Semester 1 - Diagnosis and Treatment Planning 2 | 0:15 | |
Learning Outcomes
On completion of this course, the student will be able to:
- describe an orthodontic problem accurately from the clinical examination and records;
- how to formulate a problem list;
- to describe the aims of treatment; and
- formulate an ideal treatment plan and any alternatives
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Reading List
| To be provided prior to the start of teaching |
Additional Information
| Graduate Attributes and Skills |
Graduates will acquire a higher degree of personal skills in dealing with patients, such a communication, analysis of problems, and ability to deliver a clear and concise treatment plan. |
| Keywords | diagnosis,treatment plan,advanced,orthodontics |
Contacts
| Course organiser | Dr Niall McGuinness
Tel: (0131) 536 4964
Email: niall.mcguinness@nhslothian.scot.nhs.uk |
Course secretary | Ms Petra Hopert
Tel: 0131 536 3982
Email: Petra.Hopert@ed.ac.uk |
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