Postgraduate Course: Fundamentals in Paediatric Emergency Medicine 2 (PECM11002)
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 | 20 |
ECTS Credits | 10 |
| Summary | The course is the second in a group of 3 which make up the PG Certificate. When all 3 courses are successfully completed, students will be able to recognise, assess and manage the ill or injured child, based on sound and current evidence. |
| Course description |
This course covers emergency care of pathological conditions in the following systems:
Neurology and neuro-muscular
Spine
This is followed by an exploration of sepsis, inflammation and coagulation. Finally elements of sedation and analgesia are explored.
The course follows a problem-based approach. Weekly exercises and discussion board topics allow the student to search for evidence regarding best practice; and present the information in a structured manner following standard scientific writing.
An end-of-term assignment allows the student to explore a topic chosen from a list and present this as a formal essay.
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Course Delivery Information
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| Academic year 2022/23, Not available to visiting students (SS1)
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Quota: None |
| Course Start |
Semester 2 |
Timetable |
Timetable |
| Learning and Teaching activities (Further Info) |
Total Hours:
200
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Programme Level Learning and Teaching Hours 4,
Directed Learning and Independent Learning Hours
196 )
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| Assessment (Further Info) |
Written Exam
40 %,
Coursework
60 %,
Practical Exam
0 %
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| Feedback |
Tutors will comment on all discussion posts with constructive feedback. Sample answers and additional feedback will be provided after the weekly exercises.
End of term assignment will be marked and feedback provided within a period of 15 working days (where possible) following the submission date (excluding holiday periods whereby the university is closed).
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| No Exam Information |
Learning Outcomes
On completion of this course, the student will be able to:
- Understand the theoretical framework underpinning current practice in paediatric emergency medicine (knowledge and understanding)
- Analyse the literature to enable developments in knowledge to be implemented in the clinical setting (apply knowledge)
- Understand the pathophysiological basis of critical illness and injury, and apply the therapies available to help restore homeostasis (making judgement)
- Present cogent arguments for a chosen line of treatment based on analysis of the available evidence (communication skills)
- Identify learning needs and how to address these, to facilitate their own personal professional development (learning skills)
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Reading List
| There is no formal reading list. A Resource List is attached to this course with direct access to relevant text, journal articles and other resources relevant to the weekly topic. |
Additional Information
| Graduate Attributes and Skills |
Not entered |
| Keywords | Sick Child,Medical management,Paediatric Emergency |
Contacts
| Course organiser | Dr Tom Beattie
Tel: (0131) 312 1643
Email: Tom.Beattie@ed.ac.uk |
Course secretary | Miss Lisa Horsburgh
Tel: (0131) 312 1643
Email: Lisa.Horsburgh@ed.ac.uk |
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