CPD Course for Podiatrists - Anatomy for Surgical Practice (Sept 2015)

Anatomy for Surgical Practice

(CPD Course for Podiatrists)

Sept 2015

This module forms part of the MSc Theory of Podiatric Surgery but is offered as an individual module for continued professional development (CPD).  This module aims to enhance the qualified practitioner’s anatomical knowledge of the lower limb.  It compares the normal with the variations seen in normality and correlates the structures with function.  This module will allow the student to be able to critically appraise the literature relation anatomy to lower limb surgery.

The full MSc programme is accredited by the College of Podiatry Society of Chiropodists and Podiatrists, London. This module is offered by Glasgow Caledonian University (GCU).

Course Duration:     Trimester A (3 Months)   

Course Start Date:   14 September 2015    

Course Mode:           Part time

Teaching/Learning Strategy:

This module is delivered as a blended learning approach with 15 hours face-to-face contact time delivered as a block. 

There are 135 hours of directed and self-directed learning.

The module will engage students in the following types of learning experience:

• Keynote lectures
• Clinical demonstrations in the University of Glasgow Laboratory of Human Anatomy 
• Laboratory based clinical sessions – cadaver dissection
• On-line tutorials and discussion boards
• Self-directed learning.
• Formative assessment opportunities such as a presentation and guided tasks will allow students to identify learning strategies to meet their personal learning needs.

Syllabus:

Anatomy of the lower limb including

• Vascular supply
• Nerve supply
• Musculoskeletal

Anatomy, related to surgical practice of;

• The foot and related structures;
• Site & choice of incision in relation to access, skin creases, blood & nerve supply

Anatomical variations found in the lower limb.

Transferrable skills

Successful completion of the module will facilitate a wide range of transferrable skills including;

• working in a self-directed manner, taking responsibility for own learning & personal development.
• Developing IT skills that underpin effective learning, developing knowledge and understanding in the context of this subject.
• Demonstrating critical thinking and problem solving skills in a range of situations and developing a range of communication skills.

Minimum Entry Requirements: UK Honours degree 2:2 (or equivalent) English Language Requirements: IELTS score of 6.5 (or equivalent) with no element below 6.0

Postgraduate students registered on this award will normally be chiropodists or podiatrists registered with the Health and Care Professions Council or equivalent international professional registration.   

For more information

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