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AN5005: APPLIED ANATOMY: BACK AND SPINE (2019-2020)

Last modified: 25 Sep 2019 09:58


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
Session First Sub Session 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 (Studied)

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.


Details, including assessments, may be subject to change until 31 August 2023 for 1st half-session courses and 22 December 2023 for 2nd half-session courses.

Summative Assessments

Reflective Report

Assessment Type Summative Weighting 40
Assessment Weeks 12 Feedback Weeks 15

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Learning Outcomes
Knowledge LevelThinking SkillOutcome
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OSPE

Assessment Type Summative Weighting 30
Assessment Weeks 12 Feedback Weeks 14

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20 minutes practical exam.

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Short Answer Questions

Assessment Type Summative Weighting 30
Assessment Weeks 12 Feedback Weeks 14

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30 minutes written short answer questions.

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Formative Assessment

Class Test - Multiple Choice Questions

Assessment Type Formative Weighting
Assessment Weeks 7,8,9,10,11 Feedback Weeks

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Resit Assessments

Oral Exam

Assessment Type Summative Weighting 100
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Learning Outcomes
Knowledge LevelThinking SkillOutcome
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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.
ReflectionCreateCritically analyse various elements of the course, in relation to their professional application and create a reflective report.

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