Medical Ultrasound
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For radiographers, doctors, midwives, scientists and others wishing to practice clinical ultrasound within their professional roles. Lectures are in block release, in conjunction with compulsory clinical placements. Underlying theory is integrated with practice ensuring performance of diagnostic ultrasound examinations (O&G; General Medical; Vascular; a student Negotiated topic) in accordance with accepted good practice.
KEY BENEFITS
- Expert outside speakers contribute extensively to the programme.
- Located in the heart of London in the School of Medicine, though the student groups are multi-disciplinary.
- Student-tutor contact time is substantial and is supplemented by e-learning.
- The program…
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For radiographers, doctors, midwives, scientists and others
wishing to practice clinical ultrasound within their professional
roles. Lectures are in block release, in conjunction with
compulsory clinical placements. Underlying theory is integrated
with practice ensuring performance of diagnostic ultrasound
examinations (O&G; General Medical; Vascular; a student
Negotiated topic) in accordance with accepted good practice.
KEY BENEFITS
- Expert outside speakers contribute extensively to the programme.
- Located in the heart of London in the School of Medicine, though the student groups are multi-disciplinary.
- Student-tutor contact time is substantial and is supplemented by e-learning.
- The programme has two ultrasound machines that are frequently used in teaching sessions.
- Service focused: Students are required to develop and apply ultrasound imaging skills in their clinical training placement. A member of the Programme Team will visit the student in their workplace to support them and observe their work, and at the end of each stage competence must be demonstrated by clinical assessment.
- Integration of academic and practical skills: Students are expected to apply theory to practice in their clinical placements and to communicate their findings effectively.
PURPOSEThis Ultrasound programme is for radiographers, doctors,
midwives, clinical scientists and other professionals wishing to
practice clinical ultrasound. The programme provides knowledge to
enable integration of theoretical concepts with ultrasound
proficiency. Students may exit with the 60 credit PG Cert, the 120
credit PG Dip or progress to the MSc.
DESCRIPTION
The CASE accredited programme facilitates the acquisition of the skills necessary for the use of ultrasound imaging in clinical practice. The development of clinical proficiency is therefore an integral part of the course.
Health professionals are taught the principles and practice of
ultrasound science, the practical applications of ultrasound and an
appreciation of the principles of scientific investigation.
Throughout the course clinical practice is assessed; this does not
simply cover technique, but also knowledge, comprehension,
communication, analysis and management - in terms of the patient,
the technology and the personal qualities of the practitioner.
Medico-legal, ethical and professional issues are also
discussed.
Through an introduction to the physics, equipment, safety and
relevant professional issues alongside clinical modules, students
have the opportunity to understand current techniques and acquire
proficiency in medical ultrasound. The clinical modules chosen may
be obstetric and gynaecology ultrasound, general medical ultrasound
or vascular ultrasound. An individually negotiated work-based
module can be taken to meet a student’s individual needs within the
PG Cert in Specialist Ultrasound Practice. This option allows
students to put together a personalised, proficiency based learning
programme. This may be suitable for an experienced sonographer
extending proficiency in a specialist area (eg. Musculo-skeletal
ultrasound, breast ultrasound, paediatric ultrasound, emergency
ultrasound). Alternatively this may be suitable for a clinician who
wishes to utilise ultrasound imaging in their clinical
practice.
In addition, to progress to the PG Dip or MSc, study of research
methodologies is required.
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