Course code: 3433
This
course is offered by the Department of Medical Imaging and Radiation Sciences.
The course 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, completed over a minimum of three years of part-time study (six 16-week semesters) in the off-campus learning mode.
Assessment includes written assignments, theory and image recognition exams, clinical skills examinations, hurdle requirements, research reports and presentations
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/radiography/postgrad/
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