Sonographic abdominal imaging (6 points)
(MED)
Leader: Mr Peter Coombs
Offered:
Clayton First semester 2004 (OCL)
Clayton Second semester 2004 (OCL)
Clayton First semester 2005 (OCL)
Clayton Second semester 2005 (OCL)
Synopsis:
Objectives: On successful completion of this unit student will be able to: 1. describe and justify the selection of protocols, imaging parameters, equipment and transducers for sonographic examinations of the organs and structures comprising the digestive and urinary systems; 2. perform routine sonographic examinations of the abdomen safely and to a standard expected of a competent and ethical sonographer; 3. recognise and describe normal and abnormal sonographic appearances of the organs and structures comprising the digestive and urinary systems and related artefacts; 4. appreciate the need to adaapt and modify standard imaging protocols when dictated by the clinical condition of the patient together with the limitations of this imaging method; 5. use Spectral, Colour and Power Doppler techniques where appropriate; 6. demonstrate an understanding of the application of contrast agents and tissue harmonic imaging in abdominal sonography, describe and apply quality assurance principles to sonographic abdominal imaging.
Assessment: Compulsory attainment of a requisite number of sonographic abdominal examinations + Two case based minor assignments: 20% + Written examination (2 hours): 40% + Image recognition examination (1 hour): 20% + Clinical skills assessment: 20%
Prerequisites: SON4000, SON4010
Corequisites: 3 days a week performing relevant clinical ultrasound examinations or equivalent
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