Postgraduate handbook 2004
Medicine, Nursing and Health Sciences

Graduate Certificate in Medical Ultrasound

This course is offered by the Department of Medical Imaging and Radiation Sciences in off-campus mode through Monash's Centre for Learning and Teaching Support. It is intended for radiographers or other suitably qualified health professionals seeking to gain an understanding of the principles of ultrasound and study in a particular field of ultrasound.

Applicants will generally be graduates of a degree program in radiography and medical imaging or equivalent who have attained their Statement of Accreditation from the Australian Institute of Radiography or equivalent.
Applicants holding degrees in other related areas (such as medicine, nursing, biomedical sciences, radiation therapy, nuclear medicine or other health sciences) will be considered, and will be assessed on a case-by-case basis by the Department of Medical Imaging and Radiation Sciences.
Prior to admission to the sonographic imaging units, applicants must provide evidence verifying that they are actively engaged in clinical ultrasound for the equivalent of three days a week. The university does not accept any responsibility for finding clinical placements and examination variety. Suitably qualified international students wishing to undertake the diploma in their country of residence must also satisfy the Department of Medical Imaging and Radiation Sciences in respect to the appropriateness of their clinical supervision. The course involves compulsory attendance of up to five days at Monash's Clayton campus.

Course structure

The course consists of four units, which are completed over a minimum of one year part-time study (two 16-week semesters)

Year one

Semester 1

• SON4000 Physics of medical ultrasound and instrumentation
• SON4010 Embryology, anatomy and pathophysiology

Semester 2

• SON4020 Sonographic professional skills and sonography of the breast and thyroid
• SON4021 Sonographic abdominal imaging
• SON4022 Sonographic imaging of the reproductive system
• SON4023 Obstetric sonography
• SON4024 Musculoskeletal, neonatal and paediatric sonography
• SON4025 Sonographic vascular and postoperative imaging

Assessment

Assessment includes written assignments, theory and image recognition exams, clinical skills examinations and hurdle requirements.

Inquiries

Inquiries should be directed to the School of Biomedical Sciences Office, building 13C, Monash University, Victoria 3800, telephone (03) 9905 1212 or email enquiries.radiography@med.monash.edu.au. Website http://www.med.monash.edu.au/BRadMedImag/courses/SON3402/.

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