Postgraduate Course: The Spine (TROR12008)
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 spine. |
| Course description |
On completion of this course, the student will be able to: Review the pathophysiology of musculoskeletal disorders affecting the spine, knowledge of anatomy of the spine. Critically appraise the procedures employed in diagnosis and management of spine disorders including operative and non-operative methods, knowledge of the assessment of a patient after failed spinal surgery. Apply a constant and integrated approach to critical analysis, evaluation and synthesis of new and complex ideas, information and issues.
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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 of musculoskeletal disorders affecting the spine, knowledge of anatomy of the spine. Critically appraise the procedures employed in diagnosis and management of spine disorders including operative and non-operative methods, knowledge of the assessment of a patient after failed spinal surgery. Apply a constant and integrated approach to critical analysis, evaluation and synthesis of new and complex ideas, information and issues.
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Additional Information
| Graduate Attributes and Skills |
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| 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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