Postgraduate Course: Veterinary Musculoskeletal Pain (Small Animal) (PAMA11076)
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 | Available to all students |
| SCQF Credits | 20 |
ECTS Credits | 10 |
| Summary | This course will provide students with an opportunity to integrate the learning gained in the MSc in the Clinical Management of Pain courses, and apply it to address problems and challenges in the real world/clinical setting. Students will create their own learning using the Student-Led Individually Created Course (SLICC) approach. They will plan, propose, carry out, reflect on and evaluate a piece of work from their own contexts, encompassing the interdisciplinary nature of pain management. The SLICC framework requires that students use the generic learning outcomes to articulate their learning in their own defined project, reflect frequently using a blog, and collect and curate evidence of their learning in an e-portfolio. They receive relevant formative feedback on a Midway Reflective Report, which is the same format as the Final Reflective Report, which forms the summative assessment. All this is with the guidance of an academic tutor.
The course will encourage critical appraisal of students own practical experiences, and allow them to reflect on their learning in the context of the interdisciplinary nature of pain management.
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| Course description |
This is a 10-week distance learning course worth 20 credits. Students are expected to spend 20 hours per week on this course (200 hours in total). Ideally the chosen piece of work should link to their own contexts and/or employment. Students will be given an overview of what is expected well in advance. They will be provided with relevant support, materials and resources.
Students define their own learning outcomes and by looking forward into their future professional/ personal aims and career aspirations, will examine the development of their attributes. The SLICC framework requires that students reflect frequently using a blog, and collect and curate evidence of their learning in an e-portfolio.
They will submit and receive formative feedback on a midway report. Their work is then incorporated into a final written self-reflective report which forms the summative assessment.
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Information for Visiting Students
| Pre-requisites | The minimum entry requirement is a UK 2:1 undergraduate degree, or its international equivalent in a relevant discipline. Relevant disciplines include: medicine; nursing; dentistry; psychology; occupational therapy; physiotherapy; pharmacology; osteopathy; other allied health care profession involved in the management of pain.
Applications from those with non-university professional qualifications such as RGN with appropriate clinical experience will be considered on an individual basis.
Where applicable, you will also be required to meet any language requirements in accordance with the University's regulations.
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| High Demand Course? |
Yes |
Course Delivery Information
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| Academic year 2024/25, Not available to visiting students (SS1)
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Quota: None |
| Course Start |
MVM Online Learning Block 3 |
| Course Start Date |
07/04/2025 |
Timetable |
Timetable |
| Learning and Teaching activities (Further Info) |
Total Hours:
200
(
Seminar/Tutorial Hours 4,
Dissertation/Project Supervision Hours 6,
Feedback/Feedforward Hours 10,
Formative Assessment Hours 30,
Summative Assessment Hours 40,
Programme Level Learning and Teaching Hours 4,
Directed Learning and Independent Learning Hours
106 )
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| Additional Information (Learning and Teaching) |
94
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| Assessment (Further Info) |
Written Exam
0 %,
Coursework
100 %,
Practical Exam
0 %
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| Additional Information (Assessment) |
Assessment and Feedback in this course is covered by the University of Edinburgh Assessment and Feedback Principles and Priorities.
Key principles that will underpin assessment activities are evidence-based practice and the application of theory to clinical practice.
Summative Assessment will consist of the following:
Assessment 1: Submission of a 3000 - word written report (100%)
Formative Assessment will consist of the following:
- Written proposal
- Interim report
- Reflective blogs
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| Feedback |
Assessment and Feedback in this course is covered by the University of Edinburgh Assessment and Feedback Principles and Priorities
Throughout your studies, you will receive regular feedback on your work. This helps to maximise the effectiveness of learning and teaching and enhances your performance. Feedback can be any comment from another person that may result in improving your learning and understanding. It is important to remember that feedback is not always in written form on a marked piece of work. Whilst feedback can take this form, the majority of feedback you will receive during your university career is not associated with a mark.
Feedback is provided on all items of in-course assessment, both summative and formative. Formative feedback may take the form of group feedback where only salient points for the whole group are provided.
When marked work is returned to you, it is your responsibility to read and think about the feedback given and not just look at the mark. The feedback gives you an indication of what you did well, what you misunderstood and what you did not address correctly. If you have any questions, please contact the named Course Organiser.
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| No Exam Information |
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| Academic year 2024/25, Not available to visiting students (SS2)
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Quota: None |
| Course Start |
MVM Online Learning Block 3 |
| Course Start Date |
07/04/2025 |
Timetable |
Timetable |
| Learning and Teaching activities (Further Info) |
Total Hours:
200
(
Seminar/Tutorial Hours 4,
Dissertation/Project Supervision Hours 6,
Feedback/Feedforward Hours 10,
Formative Assessment Hours 30,
Summative Assessment Hours 40,
Programme Level Learning and Teaching Hours 4,
Directed Learning and Independent Learning Hours
106 )
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| Additional Information (Learning and Teaching) |
106
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| Assessment (Further Info) |
Written Exam
0 %,
Coursework
100 %,
Practical Exam
0 %
|
| Additional Information (Assessment) |
Assessment and Feedback in this course is covered by the University of Edinburgh Assessment and Feedback Principles and Priorities.
Key principles that will underpin assessment activities are evidence-based practice and the application of theory to clinical practice.
Summative Assessment will consist of the following:
Assessment 1: Submission of a 3000 - word written report (100%)
Formative Assessment will consist of the following:
- Written proposal
- Interim report
- Reflective blogs
|
| Feedback |
Assessment and Feedback in this course is covered by the University of Edinburgh Assessment and Feedback Principles and Priorities
Throughout your studies, you will receive regular feedback on your work. This helps to maximise the effectiveness of learning and teaching and enhances your performance. Feedback can be any comment from another person that may result in improving your learning and understanding. It is important to remember that feedback is not always in written form on a marked piece of work. Whilst feedback can take this form, the majority of feedback you will receive during your university career is not associated with a mark.
Feedback is provided on all items of in-course assessment, both summative and formative. Formative feedback may take the form of group feedback where only salient points for the whole group are provided.
When marked work is returned to you, it is your responsibility to read and think about the feedback given and not just look at the mark. The feedback gives you an indication of what you did well, what you misunderstood and what you did not address correctly. If you have any questions, please contact the named Course Organiser.
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| No Exam Information |
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| Academic year 2024/25, Not available to visiting students (SS3)
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Quota: None |
| Course Start |
MVM Online Learning Block 3 |
| Course Start Date |
07/04/2025 |
Timetable |
Timetable |
| Learning and Teaching activities (Further Info) |
Total Hours:
200
(
Seminar/Tutorial Hours 4,
Dissertation/Project Supervision Hours 6,
Feedback/Feedforward Hours 10,
Formative Assessment Hours 30,
Summative Assessment Hours 40,
Programme Level Learning and Teaching Hours 4,
Directed Learning and Independent Learning Hours
106 )
|
| Additional Information (Learning and Teaching) |
106
|
| Assessment (Further Info) |
Written Exam
0 %,
Coursework
100 %,
Practical Exam
0 %
|
| Additional Information (Assessment) |
Assessment and Feedback in this course is covered by the University of Edinburgh Assessment and Feedback Principles and Priorities.
Key principles that will underpin assessment activities are evidence-based practice and the application of theory to clinical practice.
Summative Assessment will consist of the following:
Assessment 1: Submission of a 3000 - word written report (100%)
Formative Assessment will consist of the following:
- Written proposal
- Interim report
- Reflective blogs
|
| Feedback |
Assessment and Feedback in this course is covered by the University of Edinburgh Assessment and Feedback Principles and Priorities
Throughout your studies, you will receive regular feedback on your work. This helps to maximise the effectiveness of learning and teaching and enhances your performance. Feedback can be any comment from another person that may result in improving your learning and understanding. It is important to remember that feedback is not always in written form on a marked piece of work. Whilst feedback can take this form, the majority of feedback you will receive during your university career is not associated with a mark.
Feedback is provided on all items of in-course assessment, both summative and formative. Formative feedback may take the form of group feedback where only salient points for the whole group are provided.
When marked work is returned to you, it is your responsibility to read and think about the feedback given and not just look at the mark. The feedback gives you an indication of what you did well, what you misunderstood and what you did not address correctly. If you have any questions, please contact the named Course Organiser.
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| No Exam Information |
Learning Outcomes
On completion of this course, the student will be able to:
- You will be expected to have a better understanding of the pathophysiology of musculoskeletal diseases affecting veterinary small animal species and the pain generating mechanisms involved.
- You will be expected to have a better understanding of the influence of biobehavioural contributors to animals' pain experience
- You will be expected to have a better understanding of the use of validated pain assessment tools
- You will be expected to have a better understanding of the role of comorbidities in complicating therapeutic management
- You will be expected to have a better understanding of the pharmacology of pain-relieving medicines and their implementation in a rational, multimodal approach to musculoskeletal pain management
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Reading List
A Resource List will be provided to ensure access to appropriate and relevant resources to enable participation in this course. Details about Resource Lists can be found at https://www.ed.ac.uk/information-services/research-teaching-staff/resource-lists/information-for-students
Resource material will be provided to enhance each week¿s material. |
Additional Information
| Graduate Attributes and Skills |
During the course students will have to 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 distance learning, it will contribute to their IT, writing and communication skills which can be applied to both clinical and academic environments. Finally, they 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 should also improve.
GENERIC COGNITIVE SKILLS: the ability to apply critical analysis, evaluation and synthesis to forefront issues and developments, develop original and creative responses to problems and issues, critically review, consolidate and extend knowledge, skills, practices and thinking, deal with complex issues and make informed judgements in situations in the absence of complete or consistent data/information.
COMMUNICATION, IT AND NUMERACY SKILLS: use a wide range of routine skills and a range of advanced and specialised skills such as communication with peers, more senior colleagues and specialists, evaluation of a wide range of numerical and geographical data
AUTONOMY, ACCOUNTABILITY AND WORKING WITH OTHERS: exercise substantial autonomy and initiative in professional and equivalent activities, work in a peer relationship with specialist practitioners, demonstrate leadership and/or initiative and make an identifiable contribution to change and development and/or new thinking, manage complex ethical and professional issues |
| Keywords | Not entered |
Contacts
| Course organiser | Dr Sarah Henderson
Tel: 0131 242 6130
Email: Sarah.Henderson@ed.ac.uk |
Course secretary | Ms Ewelina Skala
Tel: (0131 5)37 1000
Email: eskala2@exseed.ed.ac.uk |
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