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Postgraduate handbook 2005 - Medicine, Nursing and Health Sciences

Graduate Certificate in Medical Ultrasound

Course code: 3432

Course description

This course, offered by the Department of Medical Imaging and Radiation Sciences, 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.

Entry requirements

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, completed over a minimum of one year part-time study (two 16-week semesters) by off-campus learning.

Year one
Semester 1
Semester 2

Assessment

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

Inquiries

School of Biomedical Sciences Office
Building 13C
Monash University, Victoria 3800
Australia
Telephone: +61 3 9905 1212
Email: enquiries.radiography@med.monash.edu.au
Website: http://www.med.monash.edu.au/BRadMedImag/courses/SON3402/

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