Institute of

Anatomical Sciences

 

Diploma in Anatomical Technology and Science via Accumulated Experience

 

The Institute has recognised that many of its members have vast experience in the techniques and skills that are required to complete the Diploma but seem to find the idea of completing the traditional diploma off-putting.

The Diploma in Anatomical Technology and Science via Accumulated Experience (DATS-AE) consists of a series of module forms to be filled out, with a section for a brief CV-type statement for applicants to further explain and validate their claims for points.

As people move to other places of employment, some techniques may no longer be a part of their duties.  

If this is the case, and you wish to complete a module on a subject that is no longer part of your work, please contact the IAS Education Officer for further information.    

15 modules from which the applicant must pick 10 in order to complete the Diploma:

   
Module 1 Preservation of cadavers/specimens
   
Module 2     Producing a specimen using dissection/prosection techniques
   
Module 3 Museum techniques - Pot construction and Specimen mounting
   
Module 4 Museum techniques – Osteology and Preparation of Skeletal material
   
Module 5 Museum techniques - Injection, Impregnation, Embedding, Casting, Coating
   
Module 6 Museum techniques – Model-making
   
Module 7 AVA - Photography, Poster-making and Teaching displays
   
Module 8 AVA - Making a video or Computer Aided Learning programme
   
Module 9 Histology - Preparation and production of histological specimens
   
Module 10 Administration and management - Setting up/ running of classes, organising timetables
   
Module 11 Administration and management – Legal implications, Risk Assessments, First Aid
   
Module 12 Knowledge of Anatomy - Demonstrating, Teaching, Presentations, Published material
   
Module 13 Knowledge and experience of Related Sciences - Dentistry, Chiropody, Physiology etc
   
Module 14 Job-related speciality
   
Module 15 Specific area of personal research and skill
 

-          50 points are available for each module

-          Maximum points allocated for completing the Diploma is 500

-          Applicant must achieve at least 350 points in order to be awarded the full Diploma

-          Application for DATS-AE is limited to those who have been members of the IAS for 10 years or more

-          Completed module forms should be returned to the IAS Education Officer, who will arrange for the forms to be reviewed by examiners

-          A viva voce examination will be conducted in the applicant’s workplace with the intent to confirm the information that is recorded on the forms

Application forms can be downloaded below and should be returned with the registration fee to the IAS Education Officer who will then forward all 15 module forms to the applicant. 

A further fee of £150 will be incurred at the time of assessment.  This will cover the travel costs and expenses of the examiners.  It is foreseen that one assessment will examine all 10 modules.  If more than one assessment is deemed necessary during the course of the Diploma, examination fees will be dealt with on a case-by-case basis.


Download Application Form              

Sample Module Form

For more information contact:  Education Officer: Tracy Cuffe