Graduate Certificate in Medical Ultrasound

Course code: 3432 + Course abbreviation: GradCertMedUltra + Total credit points required: 24 + 2 semesters part-time

Study mode and course location

Off-campus (Clayton – P/T only)

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.

Course objectives

On completion of the course graduates should be able to: 1. Demonstrate knowledge and understanding of the scientific concepts underpinning ultrasound modes including B Mode, Pulsed and Continuous Wave, Colour and Power Doppler, tissue harmonic imaging, digital image processing and 3-D imaging; 2. Select the optimum sonographic imaging system, transducers and technical factors; implement the scanning method(s) required for the production of excellent diagnostic sonographic images consistent with the medical indications for the examination, taking into consideration patient status; 3. Demonstrate knowledge and understanding of the potential biological consequences of ultrasound, and demonstrate knowledge and understanding of sonographic instrumentation, optimisation of instrumentation and quality assurance; 4. Critically evaluate sonographic scan appearances and images in terms of technical parameter optimisation, image quality, scan positioning, anatomy and pathological processes as they relate to the aspect of sonographic practice of interest to the graduate; 5. Demonstrate knowledge and understanding of professional ethics, guidelines and standards for the conduct of clinical ultrasound, medico-legal issues, patient care, infection control and professional communication; 6. Demonstrate knowledge of embryology, foundational anatomy and pathophysiology; 7. Demonstrate knowledge of complementary imaging modalities and allied testing as they relate to sonographic practice in the candidate’s chosen specialty; and 8. Perform sonographic examinations associated with the elective units of study chosen to complement the core units of study.

Course structure

Semester 1

SON4000 Physics of medical ultrasound and instrumentation
SON4010 Embryology, anatomy and pathophysiology

Semester 2

Select two from the following:

SON4020 Sonographic professional skills and sonography of the breast and thyroid
SON4021 Sonographic abdominal imaging
SON4022 Sonographic imaging of the reproductive system
SON4023 Obstetric sonography
SON4024 Musculoskeletal, neonatal and paediatric sonography
SON4025 Sonographic vascular and postoperative imaging

Assessment

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

Contact details

Telephone: +61 3 9905 8635; email: radiation sciences@med.monash.edu.auor visit www.med.monash.edu.au/radiography/postgrad/

Course coordinator

Mr Paul Lombardo

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