PgCert PgDip MSc Podiatric Medicine  PgCert PgDip MSc Podiatric Medicine Queen Margaret University, Edinburgh ../webroot/files/Institutions/cover_photo/1533812772Queen-Margaret-University.jpg

THIS INNOVATIVE COURSE - THE FIRST IN THE WORLD WILL PROVIDE YOU WITH A THEORETICAL UNDERPINNING FOR EXTENDED SCOPE POSTS AND PODIATRIC SPECIALISATION. This well established course is delivered collaboratively between the Department of Podiatry, Queen Margaret University, Edinburgh and the Division of Podiatric Medicine and Surgery, Glasgow Caledonian University. It is designed to develop the academic skills of people considering or presently working in extended scope roles or specialisation. It is accredited by the Royal College of Physicians and Surgeons, Glasgow and the Society of Chiropodists and Podiatrists. Structure: You will study 60 Masters level credits in Year One which will include two core modules in diagnostic investigations and pharmacology. Successful completion of these 60 credits confers eligibility to receive a postgraduate certificate (PgCert). In Year Two, a further 60 Masters level credits will be studied from the available optional modules. Successful completion of 120 M level credits confers eligibility to receive a postgraduate diploma (PgDip). The qualification may then be taken to MSc by undertaking a dissertation. Course Covers: PgCert Core modules: - principles of diagnostic investigations# - Pharmacology for surgical practice* - Research methods+ PgDip - Core modules outlined above, plus 60 Masters level credits to be made up from the following elective modules: (30 credit modules): - Tissue viability by elearning* - MSK management of the foot and lower limb* - Management of diabetes care services* - Prevention and management of diabetes complications* - Podopaediatrics# - Diabetes and tissue viability# (15 credit modules): - Evaluation of diabetes and developing practice* - Health psychology and diabetes* - Medicine and pathology* - Diagnostic imaging for podiatrists# - Anatomy for surgery# (1530 credit modules): Independent learning in health and social care# Work based learning GCU# (153045 credit modules): Developing professional practice ?work based learning QMU* (153045 credits) MSc - As per PgDip, plus dissertation NB. Modules denoted with * are delivered by QMU and those with # by GCU. Modules in italics are currently undergoing validation - the others are validated. Teaching and Assessment: A range of student-centred learning methods including tutorials, seminars and experimental laboratory classes are utilised. Your performance will be assessed by course work, however, some modules do require assessment by examination Careers: This course is intended to enable you to extend your scope of practice and prepare you for extended roles within the profession. There is an acceptance that the role of podiatry within the healthcare team has developed rapidly in recent times. This programme as a post-registration professional development, provides the podiatrist working within the NHS or private practice with the opportunity to progress their career in the area of specialization within podiatry. AttendanceLocation: At QMU and Glasgow Caledonian University. Call John Veto for exact details.