Postgraduate Course: The Hand (TROR12007)
Course Outline
| School | Edinburgh Medical School |
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)
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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: 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 Yingya Xu
Tel:
Email: yxu7@ed.ac.uk |
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