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Clayton First semester 2007 (Off-campus)
Clayton Second semester 2007 (Off-campus)
Structure and function and Ultrasound of the shoulder and knee joints, the eye, neonatal head hips, kidneys and abdomen and the hips and abdomen of the paediatric patient. Embryologic development, anatomy of the neonatal brain and the aetiology, clinical manifestations and pathogenesis of various disorders affecting the neonatal brain and hips, paediatric abdomen, kidneys and hips and the ultrasound diagnosis of neonatal pathology will be included. Particular attention will be paid to the principles of neonatal and paediatric patient care.
On successful completion of this unit student will be able to:
Compulsory attainment of 20 sonographic shoulder examinations and 20 additional sonographic musuloskeletal examinations
10 paediatric 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