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AN5505: APPLIED ANATOMY: BACK AND SPINE (2020-2021)

Last modified: 05 Aug 2021 13:04


Course Overview

This applied anatomy course is designed for anyone wishing to learn, refresh or enhance their functional and applied anatomy knowledge of 'Back and Spine' for their own interest or for academic development. Attendees will include, but are not limited to: clinicians, allied healthcare professionals, science graduates, and anatomists. The course will begin with a five week structured, online self-study resources with clear guidance and support which includes online interactive discussion board engagement and online video lectures to help student focus their preparation for a 2 day intensive on-campus workshop, working with the cadaveric material. Knowledge and understanding will be assessed mainly by practical and written examination. A non-credit awarding option without a formal assessment is also available. At the end of the course, attendees would be able to gain an in depth applied/working knowledge of the structure and function of the human back and spine.

Course Details

Study Type Postgraduate Level 5
Term Second Term Credit Points 15 credits (7.5 ECTS credits)
Campus Aberdeen Sustained Study No
Co-ordinators
  • Dr Shahida Shahana

What courses & programmes must have been taken before this course?

  • Any Postgraduate Programme

What other courses must be taken with this course?

None.

What courses cannot be taken with this course?

None.

Are there a limited number of places available?

No

Course Description

This applied anatomy course is designed for anyone wishing to learn, refresh or enhance their functional and applied anatomy knowledge of 'Back and Spine' for their own interest or for academic development. Attendees will include, but are not limited to: clinicians, allied healthcare professionals, science graduates, and anatomists. The course will begin with a five week structured, online self-study resources with clear guidance and support which includes online interactive discussion board engagement and online video lectures to help student focus their preparation for a 2 day intensive on-campus workshop, working with the cadaveric material. Knowledge and understanding will be assessed mainly by practical and written examination. A non-credit awarding option without a formal assessment is also available. At the end of the course, attendees would be able to gain an in depth applied/working knowledge of the structure and function of the human back and spine.

 Our online virtual learning resources include; commercial interactive 3D digital anatomy (Primal Pictures: AnatomyTV), cadaveric-based full body dissection videos (Acland’s Anatomy) and bespoke anatomy content. Weekly MCQ based online self-assessment system will help student to reflect on their own knowledge gain and also to prepare them for more advance level of on-campus applied anatomy workshop, consisting of: cadaveric-based interactive small group practical sessions augmented by brief keynote applied and clinical anatomy presentations/practical sessions.

Associated Costs

DescriptionValue
Ultrasound practical MSK session40.0000

Details, including assessments, may be subject to change until 30 August 2024 for 1st term courses and 20 December 2024 for 2nd term courses.

Summative Assessments

Written exam (30%) = SBA, Online
Practical exam (30%) = SBA, Online
Reflective report (40%)
 

Resit for students taking the course in AY20/21

Viva on a mutually agreed date before the term ends

Resit for students who failed the course in AY19/20 or for C8 students

Viva on a mutually agreed date before the term ends

Formative Assessment

There are no assessments for this course.

Course Learning Outcomes

Knowledge LevelThinking SkillOutcome
FactualRememberIdentify all the major structures (Bones, Muscles, vessels and nerves).
ConceptualUnderstandPredict the function of the muscles.
ProceduralAnalyseTo compare and determine the types and mechanisms of movement of the joints.
ReflectionAnalyseCritically analyse various elements of the course, in relation to their professional application and create a reflective report.
FactualRememberIdentify all the major structures (Bones, Muscles, vessels and nerves).
ConceptualUnderstandPredict the function of the muscles.
ProceduralAnalyseTo compare and determine the types and mechanisms of movement of the joints.
ReflectionCreateCritically analyse various elements of the course, in relation to their professional application and create a reflective report.

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