Course code: 3433 + Off-campus (Department of Medical Imaging and Radiation Sciences, Clayton) + Full-fee-paying course: $TBC (Australian residents); $23,000 (international students)
The 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 encourage 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
covered include abdominal, breast, thyroid, reproductive, obstetrics,
musculoskeletal, paediatric and vascular ultrasound. The final 24 credit points
of the course are designed to develop skills in evidence-based practice through
theory and a small research project.
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.
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.
The course consists of 10 units that are completed over a minimum of three years part-time study (six 18-week semesters).
Further informationFor more information, contact the School of Biomedical Sciences, building 13C, Monash University, Clayton campus. Telephone +61 3 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, Victoria 3800, Australia, by the first week in December 2004. Late applications will be considered. |
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