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Units indexed by faculty Graduate Diploma in Medical UltrasoundCourse code: 3402 + Course abbreviation: GradDipMedUS + Total credit points required: 48 + 4 semesters part-time Study mode and course locationOff-campus (Clayton) Course descriptionThis course, offered by the Department of Medical Imaging and Radiation Sciences, is directed towards health care professionals who wish to develop proficiency in the provision of medical ultrasound. Completion of the course entitles the graduate to be accredited by the Australian Sonographers Accreditation Registry. Entry requirementsApplicants will generally be graduates of a degree program in radiography and medical imaging or equivalent who have a minimum of 12 months of post-qualification work experience and 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 the Clayton campus of Monash University. Course structureThe course consists of eight units. Year oneSemester 1
Semester 2
Year twoSemester 1Semester 2
AssessmentAssessment includes written assignments, theory and image recognition exams, clinical skills examinations and hurdle requirements. Contact detailsInquiriesSchool of Biomedical Sciences office Telephone +61 3 9905 1212 Email: medical.ultrasound@med.monash.edu.au Website: www.med.monash.edu.au/bradmedimag/courses/son3402/index.html Course coordinatorMs Tania Griffiths Previous page | Next page | Section contents | Title and contents |