Course code: 3433 + Department of Medical Imaging and Radiation Sciences, Clayton campus + Full-fee-paying course: $12,600 (Australian residents); $21,750 (international students)
This course caters for radiographers and other science graduates currently practising sonography without formal qualifications who wish to gain a formal academic qualification in ultrasound.
The initial 48 credit points of the course encourages students to
develop a sound knowledge and understanding of embryology, anatomy and
pathophysiology as a solid foundation to ultrasound methodology. In
collaboration with the faculties of Science and Law, students will receive a
rigorous introduction to the physical principles of ultrasound, digital image
processing and advanced reconstruction techniques. This collaborative approach
enables the teaching of ethics, medico-legal principles, infection control,
communication and the principles of history-taking to be appropriately
contextualised in relation to the practice of ultrasound.
The emphasis on the course is clinical ultrasound. The areas of practice
which are covered include abdominal, breast, thyroid, reproductive, obstetrics,
musculoskeletal, paediatric and vascular ultrasound. The final 24 credit points
of the course are designed to prepare a trainee for a research career, and so
meet the increasing demands of the workplace for multi-skilled sonographers.
Applicants will generally be graduates of a degree program in radiography and medical imaging or equivalent who have a minimum of 12 months postgraduation experience and have attained their Statement of Accreditation of the Australian Institute of Radiography. The Department of Medical Imaging and Radiation Sciences will individually assess applicants holding other qualifications.
This course consists of 10 units that are completed over a minimum of three years part-time study (six 18-week semesters).
Students that have previously completed the Graduate Diploma in Medical Ultrasound may be considered for an accelerated entry into the third year of the Master of Medical Ultrasound program. All advanced standing applications are assessed on a case-by-case basis.
Further informationFor more information, contact the School of Biomedical Sciences, building 13C, Monash University, Clayton campus. Telephone (03) 9905 1212, or see http://www.med.monash.edu.au/BRadMedImag/courses/SON3402/. Completed applicationsCompleted applications are to be forwarded to the Student Administration Officer, Department of Medical Imaging and Radiation Sciences, PO Box 64, Monash University Clayton campus, Victoria 3800 by 5 December 2003. Late applications will be considered. |
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