This course is offered in off-campus learning mode by the Department of Medical Imaging and Radiation Sciences through Monash's Centre for Learning and Teaching Support. The course, conducted over three years part-time, is directed towards health care professionals who wish to develop proficiency in the provision of medical ultrasound and further training in the area of medical ultrasound research. Completion of the course entitles the graduate to be accredited by the Australian Sonographers Accreditation Registry.
The first two years of the course encourage students to develop a sound
knowledge and understanding of embryology, anatomy and pathophysiology as a
solid foundation to ultrasound methodology. The areas of practice covered
include abdominal, breast, thyroid, reproductive, obstetrics, musculoskeletal,
paediatric and vascular ultrasound. The final year of the course is designed to
prepare a trainee for a research career, and so meet the increasing demands of
the workplace for multi-skilled sonographers. Students who leave the course
after successfully completing the first four specific units are eligible to
receive a graduate certificate and after completing eight specific units are
eligible to receive a graduate diploma.
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 nine days at
Monash's Clayton campus.
The course consists of 10 units, which are completed over a minimum of three years of part-time study (six 16-week semesters).
Assessment includes written assignments, theory and image recognition exams, clinical skills examinations, hurdle requirements, research reports and presentations
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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