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SON4024

Faculty of Medicine, Nursing and Health Sciences

18 September 2017 03 July 2024
Monash University

Postgraduate - Unit

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6 points, SCA Band 2, 0.125 EFTSL

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LevelPostgraduate
FacultyFaculty of Medicine, Nursing and Health Sciences
Organisational UnitDepartment of Medical Imaging and Radiation Sciences
OfferedClayton First semester 2013 (Off-campus)
Clayton Second semester 2013 (Off-campus)
Coordinator(s)Mr Paul Lombardo

Synopsis

Sonographic scanning methods and standard protocols related to examinations of the musculoskeletal system and paediatric brain, hips and abdomen. Interpretational skills in respect to recognition of sonographic appearances of normal anatomy, anatomical variants, disease processes and the ability to modify standard
sonographic approaches with regards to the clinical question and patient presentation. Particular attention will be paid to the principles of neonatal and paediatric patient care.

Outcomes

On successful completion of this unit students will be able to:

  1. describe the anatomy, pathophysiology and sonographic appearances of common disorders affecting the musculoskeletal system.
  2. describe the anatomy, pathophysiology and sonographic appearances of common disorders affecting the neonatal brain, hips and abdomen;
  3. describe sonographic imaging techniques and protocols to facilitate the production of diagnostic images demonstrating the shoulder and knee joints, neonatal brain, hips and paediatric abdomen;
  4. perform sonographic examinations of the shoulder and/or the paediatric kidneys to a standard and ethical conduct expected of a competent sonographer;
  5. appreciate the need to adapt and modify the standard imaging protocols when dictated by the clinical presentation or clinical question;
  6. describe the application of patient care principles to neonatal and paediatric sonography.

Assessment

Compulsory attainment of the requisite number of ultrasound examinations (hurdle
requirement)
Two x 1500 word assignments (30%)
Written examination (2 hours)(40%)
Image recognition examination (1 hour)(20%)
Clinical skills assessment (10%)

Chief examiner(s)

Mr Paul Lombardo

Prerequisites

SON4000, SON4010

Co-requisites

3 days a week performing relevant clinical ultrasound examinations or equivalent