3432 - Graduate Certificate in Medical Ultrasound
This course entry should be read in conjunction with information provided in the Faculty information section of this Handbook by the managing faculty for this course
| Abbreviated title | GradCertMedUltra |
|---|---|
| Managing faculty | Medicine, Nursing and Health Sciences |
| Intake restrictions | This course is not available to international student visa holders. |
| Study location and mode | Off-campus (Clayton) |
| Total credit points required | 24 |
| Duration (years) | 1 year PT Part-time study only. |
| Contact details | School of Biomedical Sciences office: telephone +61 3 9905 8635; email radiation.sciences@med.monash.edu.au or visit http://www.med.monash.edu.au/radiography/postgrad |
| Course coordinator | Mr Paul Lombardo |
Description
Assessment
Assessment includes written assignments, theory and image recognition exams and clinical skills examinations.
Objectives
A graduate from the Graduate Certificate in Medical Ultrasound will be able to demonstrate knowledge and understanding of the following:
- human embryology, anatomy and pathophysiology relevant to sonographic imaging
- the scientific concepts underpinning ultrasound modes
- the potential biological consequences of ultrasound, optimisation of sonographic instrumentation and quality assurance.
Graduates will gain further knowledge from completing at least two electives selected from the Graduate Diploma in Medical Ultrasound clinical units that include the following areas:
- professional ethics, guidelines and standards for the conduct of clinical ultrasound, medico-legal issues, patient care and infection control
- professional communication.
Graduates will also be able to perform sonographic examinations in areas that may include abdominal, pelvic, obstetric, vascular, musculoskeletal and small parts applications.
Structure
Requirements
Semester 1
- SON4000 Physics of medical ultrasound and instrumentation
- SON4010 Embryology, anatomy and pathophysiology
Semester 2
Select two of:
- 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
Award(s) received on completion *
* Where more than one award is listed, or in the case of double degrees, where more than one award is listed for one or both components of the double degree, the actual award/s conferred may depend on units/majors/streams/specialisations studied, the level of academic merit achieved (eg in the case of 'with honours' programs), or other factors relevant to the individual student's program of study.