Last modified: 05 Aug 2021 13:04
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.
| Study Type | Postgraduate | Level | 5 |
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| Term | First Term | Credit Points | 15 credits (7.5 ECTS credits) |
| Campus | Aberdeen | Sustained Study | No |
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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.
Information on contact teaching time is available from the course guide.
| Assessment Type | Summative | Weighting | 30 | |
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| Assessment Weeks | 12 | Feedback Weeks | 14 | |
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30 minutes written short answer questions. Email feedback. |
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| Assessment Type | Summative | Weighting | 30 | |
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| Assessment Weeks | 12 | Feedback Weeks | 14 | |
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20 minutes practical exam. Email feedback. |
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| Assessment Type | Summative | Weighting | 40 | |
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| Assessment Weeks | 12 | Feedback Weeks | 15 | |
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| Assessment Weeks | 7,8,9,10,11 | Feedback Weeks | ||
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| Assessment Type | Summative | Weighting | 100 | |
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| Knowledge Level | Thinking Skill | Outcome |
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| Factual | Remember | Identify all the major structures (Bones, Muscles, vessels and nerves). |
| Conceptual | Understand | Predict the function of the muscles. |
| Procedural | Analyse | To compare and determine the types and mechanisms of movement of the joints. |
| Reflection | Create | Critically analyse various elements of the course, in relation to their professional application and create a reflective report. |
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