Musculoskeletal, neonatal and paediatric sonography (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 the structure and function and pathological conditions associated with the shoulder and knee joints and eye and recognise their cross-sectional representation on sonographic images; 2. describe the embryologic development of the neonatal brain and the aetiology, clinical manifestations and pathogenesis of various disorders affecting the neonatal brain and hips and paediatric abdomen, kidneys, and hips and recognise their representation of sonographic images; 3. describe sonographic imaging techniques and protocols to facilitate the production of diagnostic images demonstrating the shoulder and knee joints, eye, neonatal brain and hips, and paediatric abdomen and kidneys and hips; 4. perform sonographic examinations of the shoulder to a standard expected of a competent sonographer with due regard to quality assurance principles; 5. appreciate the need to adapt and modify the standard imaging protocols when dictated by the clinical presentation or clinical question; 6. describe the application of patient care principles to neonatal and paediatric sonography.
Assessment: Compulsory attainment of a requisite number of relevant sonographic examinations + Two case based minor assignments: 20% + Written examination (2 hours) 40% + Image recognition examination (1 hour): 20% + Clinical skills assessment: 20%
Off-campus attendance requirements: Recommended attendance at a one day workshop at the Clayton campus
Prerequisites: SON4000, SON4010
Corequisites: 3 days a week performing relevant clinical ultrasound examinations or equivalent
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