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DE5515: PHYSICAL DISABILITY (2021-2022)

Last modified: 31 May 2022 13:05


Course Overview

With regard to physical disability this course will explore  the definition , prevalence,aetiology, relevant biological science and relevant behavioural science.

The effect on oral health and dentition will be explored as well as the management of the condition for optimal oral health and treatment planning

Course Details

Study Type Postgraduate Level 2
Session Second Sub Session Credit Points 15 credits (7.5 ECTS credits)
Campus Aberdeen Sustained Study No
Co-ordinators
  • Dr Iain Ramsay Bovaird

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 course involves maintainaing a log of patient contact as well as  self directed learning and attendance at appropriate workshops and lectures within the institute of dentistry


Contact Teaching Time

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

Teaching Breakdown

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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 Written Report

Assessment Type Summative Weighting 100
Assessment Weeks 46 Feedback Weeks 51

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Learning Outcomes
Knowledge LevelThinking SkillOutcome
ReflectionCreateBe able to link elements from the clinical care and service planning course in to your management of patients with this condition
ReflectionEvaluateHave practical experience of and understanding of the condition such that you are able to appropriately plan the patients care including taking all fields of dental care in to account .

Formative Assessment

There are no assessments for this course.

Course Learning Outcomes

Knowledge LevelThinking SkillOutcome
ReflectionAnalyseHave an understanding of current developments in the management of the condition and how oral care and maintaining good oral health can be best managed for the patient .
ReflectionCreateBe able to link elements from the clinical care and service planning course in to your management of patients with this condition
ReflectionEvaluateUnderstand the aetiology and natural history of the condition in order to fully understand and consider how dental and oral health may be affected
ReflectionEvaluateHave practical experience of and understanding of the condition such that you are able to appropriately plan the patients care including taking all fields of dental care in to account .

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