Orthopaedics Learna - Diploma MSc

Overview

This comprehensive MSc programme Orthopaedics at Learna - Diploma MSc combines academic rigour with practical clinical insights, ensuring you acquire the advanced skills and knowledge required to excel in modern orthopaedic practice. The curriculum follows a case-based learning approach and explores the latest advancements in musculoskeletal medicine, covering key areas such as trauma management, degenerative joint diseases, paediatric orthopaedics, and sports injuries. As part of the programme, you will undertake an independent research project, contributing original insights to the field.

Who is this course for?

• Nurses- Enhance skills for when working in wards, dealing with orthopaedic issues in a range of settings. Gain a better understanding of the subject to better treat patients within the field. Address shortage of specialists in the subject area, caused by the COVID-19 pandemic.
• Doctors- Widen portfolio of medical expertise to further career opportunities within the discipline of orthopaedics. Gain in-depth knowledge of the latest surgical and biomechanical techniques to meet local, regional and national needs for managing orthopaedic trauma. Address shortage of specialists in the subject area, caused by the COVID-19 pandemic.
• Our target market is not limited to the categories mentioned above, and all those who wish to learn how to apply the fundamentals of orthopaedics to benefit suffering patients.
• Medical graduates (in related fields such as Biomedical Science and/or Dietetics): Following the completion of this programme students will be able to extend their knowledge and understanding of the speciality of orthopaedics, while furthering their career progression opportunities.
• Anaesthetists: The successful completion of this programme would further the individuals understanding of orthopaedics, and would aid in their career advancement. While there is no subspeciality for orthopaedic anaesthesia, the individual would be able to list it as a special interest.
• Operating department staff and allied health professionals: The successful completion of this programme would allow operating department staff and allied health professionals to further their knowledge surrounding orthopaedics, which would increase their ability to effectively treat and assist any patients.
• Surgical Care Practitioners (SCPs)
• Assisting in Surgery: SCPs assist orthopaedic surgeons during operations, helping to increase the number of surgeries that can be performed and ensuring high standards of care during procedures.
• Patient Management: They also manage pre- and post-operative care, reducing the burden on surgeons and ensuring continuity of care.
• International practitioners: Following the completion of this programme international practitioners would have an increased knowledge of common orthopaedic conditions, such as musculoskeletal disorders. This will aid in their diagnosis, treatment and care of patients who otherwise would not be able to access treatment due to a shortage of Orthopaedic surgeons in their area.