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Clayton First semester 2007 (Off-campus)
Clayton Second semester 2007 (Off-campus)
Sonographic scanning methods, standard protocols and interpretational skills for recognition of sonographic appearances of normal anatomy, anatomical variants and disease processes associated with the female pelvis, the scrotum and its contents. Appreciation of when to modify standard approaches to the clinical question and patient presentation and recognise limitations of ultrasound in relation to other medical imaging and laparoscopic examinations of the reproductive system. Introduction to ultrasound techniques in respect to the evaluation of the prostate and penis with an emphasis upon the selection of appropriate imaging modes.
On successful completion of this unit students will be able to:
Compulsory attainment of a requisite number of obstetric sonographic examinations
Two case based minor assignments: 20%
Written examination (2 hours): 40%
Image recognition examination (1 hour): 20%
Clinical skills assessment: 20% or Evidence Based Clinical Practice Assignment: 20%
Recommended attendance at a one day workshop at the Clayton campus
3 days a week performing relevant clinical ultrasound examinations or equivalent