Postgraduate Course: Introduction to Neuromodulation (PAMA11086)
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 | Not available to visiting students |
| SCQF Credits | 10 |
ECTS Credits | 5 |
| Summary | This course provides an introduction to neuromodulation as an intervention tool for managing chronic refractory neuropathic pain. The focus of this course is for students to have a basic understanding on the science and technology as well as the clinical aspects of neuromodulation. The course will also enable students to recognise and appropriately refer patients for consideration for neuromodulation. |
| Course description |
The course will be structured to introduce a range of key aspects of neuromodulation including:
1. The background, science and the technology behind the use of electricity as a means of neuromodulation
2. The evidence base, patient selection, referral criteria and assessment will be considered. Students will be encouraged to think critically about the different pain conditions that can be managed with neuromodulation and also understand post-neuromodulation care.
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Entry Requirements (not applicable to Visiting Students)
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Co-requisites | |
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Other requirements | None |
Course Delivery Information
| Not being delivered |
Learning Outcomes
On completion of this course, the student will be able to:
- Demonstrate a critical understanding of the science and principal mechanisms of neuromodulation
- Demonstrate ability in evaluating the range of technology and devices available for peripheral and central neuromodulation
- Demonstrate a critical understanding and knowledge of the current evidence and the contemporary approach for decision making to refer patients with different chronic pain conditions for neuromodulation
- Develop a critical awareness of the assessment, patient selection, outcome measures and aftercare of patients following neuromodulation
- Demonstrate the importance of effective and efficient communication with other healthcare professionals
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Additional Information
| Graduate Attributes and Skills |
During the course, students will demonstrate the ability to work both independently and collaboratively with others. Their knowledge and understanding of the topic will improve but they will also learn generic approaches/skills. As the course is delivered online, it will contribute to their IT, writing and communication skills which can be applied to both clinical and academic environments. Finally, students will be expected to be able to bring together and draw from the information provided through the course during their assignment writing. Competences such as structuring of work and accurate referencing would also be expected to improve. |
| Keywords | neuromodulation,electricity,chronic refractory neuropathic pain,assessment,outcome measures |
Contacts
| Course organiser | Dr Sarah Henderson
Tel: 0131 242 6130
Email: Sarah.Henderson@ed.ac.uk |
Course secretary | Mrs Moira Henderson
Tel: (0131) 242 7355
Email: Moira.Henderson@ed.ac.uk |
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