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Units indexed by faculty Master of Medical UltrasoundCourse code: 3433 + Course abbreviation: MMedUS + Total credit points required: 72 + 6 semesters part-time Study mode and course locationOff-campus (Clayton) Course descriptionThis 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. Entry requirementsApplicants 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. Course structureThe course consists of 10 units as follows. Year oneSemester 1
Semester 2
Year twoSemester 1Semester 2
Year threeSemester 1
Semester 2
AssessmentAssessment includes written assignments, theory and image recognition exams, clinical skills examinations, hurdle requirements, research reports and presentations Contact detailsInquiriesSchool of Biomedical Sciences Office Telephone: +61 3 9905 1212 Email: enquiries.radiography@med.monash.edu.au. Website: www.med.monash.edu.au/bradmedimag/courses/son3402/index.html Course coordinatorAssociate Professor Marilyn Baird Previous page | Next page | Section contents | Title and contents |