Surgical orthopaedic anatomy

Overview

The QUT Medical Engineering Research Facility (MERF) has designed a comprehensive 12-week Surgical Orthopaedic Anatomy Course. You will explore specific joint regions of the body through surface anatomy, osteology, clinical anatomy, surgical approaches and clinical case studies. It involves weekly anatomical demonstrations with cadaveric prosected specimens as well as surgical approaches and dissection using cadaveric material demonstrated by leading orthopaedic surgeons. In addition, you will be given the opportunity to participate in a human movement gait lab.

This course is supported by the Australian Orthopaedic Association (AOA). The Association has determined 3 credit points will be awarded for this course.

It is conducted by professional university staff from the Anatomical & Surgical Skill Laboratory at MERF. Who should participate

Pre-medical students, medical professionals and delegates wishing to apply to the Australian Orthopaedic Association (AOA) surgical education training (SET) program. This program offers 3 credit points towards SET applications.

Delivery

Where:

QUT Medical Engineering Research Facility (MERF)
Staib Road
Prince Charles Hospital Campus
Chermside QLD 4032

The course is also available online at the same time as on-site sessions.

External:

• Online

When:

Workshops

Wednesday nights, 6 - 9:30 pm

1st 2013 course: 15 May 2013 to 13 August 2013
2nd 2013 course: 4 September 2013 to 4 December 2013

Revision weeks:
1st 2013 course:  Monday 5 to Friday 9 August 2013
2nd 2013 course: Monday 25 to Friday 29 November 2013

MERF Facility will be open 9 am - 3 pm for optional self-directed learning and revision whether registered for on-site or online option.

Exam week

Online registrants must attend on-site.
1st 2013 course:

• Monday 12 August 2013, 6 - 9 pm: written exam
• Tuesday 13 August 2013, 2 - 9pm: practical exam (multiple group sessions).
  
  2nd 2013 course:
  
• Monday 3 December 2013, 6 - 9 pm: written exam
• Tuesday 4 December 2013, 2 - 9pm: practical exam (multiple group sessions).

Details: The course can be undertaken either on-site or online. Sessions will run concurrently.

Cost

AU$4,500 (GST exempt).

Includes a light supper (for on-site attendees) including tea and coffee.

Contact

General enquiries

Course Manager at the Office of Continuing Professional Education.

Academic enquiries

For course or assessment information, contact the course coordinator Jodie Kelly.

Course Director: Mr Anton Sanker
Surgical Director: Prof Ross Crawford

Details

The Australian Orthopaedic Association (AOA) has determined 3 credit points will be awarded for this course.

You will receive a certificate of completion upon satisfactory completion of the assessment.

Prerequisites

Minimum undergraduate anatomy knowledge required as per medical degree.

Delegates are required to undertake self-directed learning to revise adjacent anatomical structures and pathways related to the specific joint modules. Assumed knowledge will not be directly assessed.

2013 Program outlines

Week	Topic	1st course dates	2nd course dates
1	Shoulder	15 May	24 September
2	Elbow	22 May	11 September
3	Wrist	29 May	18 September
4	Spine	5 June	9 October
5	Revision	12 June	16 October
6	Hip Pelvis	19 June	23 October
7	Knee	10 July	30 October
8	Ankle	17 July	6 November
9	Gait workshop	24 July	13 November
10	Revision	31 July	20 November
11	Revision week Saturday tutorial	5-9 August 10 August	25-29 November 30 November
12	Exams	12-13 August	3-4 December

Register

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Payment

When you register for the course, you will create an account with us.

You will be able to access your account, including your invoice, using your email address and password.

You'll need to pay your fees online by credit or debit card.

FEE-HELP and HECS-HELP are not available for Continuing Professional Education courses.

Terms and conditions

At all times during this course, delegates are expected to comply with the QUT Student Code of Conduct.

Cancellation

To cancel your registration, you must apply in writing to the Course Manager at the Office of Continuing Professional Education. Email cpe@qut.edu.au

If you cancel at least 10 business days before the course commences, you will receive a partial refund, ie: the full fee less $100 administration fee.

No registration refunds will be made within 10 business days of the course starting.

You may transfer your registration to another person. Advise us in writing of the full name and details of the person replacing you before the course starts.

We reserve the right to cancel the course under certain circumstances, such as low registration numbers. If this happens, we will advise you as soon as possible, and give you a full refund. We are not responsible for any expenses you may have incurred if the course is cancelled.