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AN5503: APPLIED ANATOMY: LOWER LIMB (2021-2022)

Last modified: 31 May 2022 13:05


Course Overview

This applied anatomy course is designed for anyone wishing to refresh or enhance their knowledge of functional and applied anatomy 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 structured, online self-study resources with clear guidance to focus your preparation for 2 days of intensive face to face workshops, working with the cadaveric material. Knowledge and understanding will be assessed mainly by practical and written examination. A non-credit awarding option without formal assessment is also available. At the end of the course, attendees would be able to gain a applied/working knowledge of the structure and function of the lower limb.

Course Details

Study Type Postgraduate Level 5
Session Second 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 refresh or enhance their knowledge of functional and applied anatomy 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 structured, online self-study resources with clear guidance to focus your preparation for 2 days of intensive face to face workshops, working with the cadaveric material. Knowledge and understanding will be assessed mainly by practical and written examination. A non-credit awarding option without formal assessment is also available. At the end of the course, attendees would be able to gain a applied/working knowledge of the structure and function of the lower limb.

 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. An online self-assessment system will help you to reflect on your own knowledge and also to prepare you for the face-to-face workshops, consisting of: cadaveric-based small group practical sessions augmented by brief keynote applied and clinical anatomy presentations.


Contact Teaching Time

Information on contact teaching time is available from the course guide.

Teaching Breakdown

More Information about Week Numbers


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

Written online exam 30%

Practical exam 30%

Reflective report 40%

 

Resit: viva

Formative Assessment

There are no assessments for this course.

Course Learning Outcomes

Knowledge LevelThinking SkillOutcome
ProceduralAnalyseAt the end of the course students should be able to: 3. To compare and determine the types and mechanisms of movement of the joints.
FactualRememberAt the end of the course students should be able to: 1. Identify all the major structures (Bones, Muscles, vessels and nerves).
ConceptualUnderstandAt the end of the course students should be able to : 2. Predict the function of the muscles.
ReflectionCreateAt the end of the course students should be able to: 4. Critically analyse various elements of the course, in relation to their professional application and create a reflective report.

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