Orthopaedic Medical Technology

Snapshot

Overview

Technology has always been central to the treatment in orthopaedics and rehabilitation. The use of technology has never been greater than it is today. The number and variety of devices available now are almost bewildering. For instance, twenty-five years ago there was only one type of artificial hip and today there are more than forty. This rapid development has considerable implications for all those working in these fields.

This programme aims to develop your understanding of the basic principles involved in the development and the use of orthopaedic and medical technology. Knowledge of these principles will contribute to your ability to respond flexibly to new technological developments introduced into your workplace in the future. The programme also aims to provide an opportunity for candidates to prepare for part of the theory element of the examination for the Certificate in Orthopaedic Medical Technology awarded by the British Orthopaedic Association.

Course Content and Structure

The programme consists of four distance learning modules. The modules may be studied individually so that you can choose to study the modules you wish. Each module requires approximately 60 hours of study and must be completed within 6 months of your starting date.

The full syllabus can be found on the course website.

Tutor Support

When you need to discuss any aspects of your study, you may contact your tutor for support. Your tutor is available for direct contact by telephone; a telephone answering service is available after office hours and you may also contact your tutor by email, post or fax. Email is the preferred option for all tutor contact. Tutor support is available for each module for a maximum period of six months from the date you start the module.

You are encouraged to contact other students, even to form local groups where possible, to share ideas.

Assessment

Throughout each module you monitor your own progress using self-assessment questions (SAQs), which appear throughout the text and for each unit you will submit written exercises to your tutor for marking.

Registration

You may register for this programme, or for a module in this programme, at any time. As soon as payment has been made, your module will be forwarded to you. For each module you will be given a completion date. This will be either the end of November or the end of May, depending on your starting date. You will always be given a minimum of six months tutor support for each module.

If you do not complete your module within the allowed six month period, you may re-register for a further six month period. You will be sent a reminder letter and re-registration form before your registration expires. All you need to do is complete them and return them with your e-registration fee, and you can continue your study for the next six months.

Contact

To apply for this course, or to request further information, please contact:

Distance Learning Section
Department of Orthopaedic and Trauma Surgery
College of Medicine, Dentistry and Nursing
TORT Centre
Ninewells Hospital and Medical School
Dundee DD1 9SY.

Tel: +44 (0) 1382 496 278
Fax: +44 (0) 1382 496 200

Email: dls@dundee.ac.uk