Ultrasound (Gynaecological)

The next study block for this module will run in Lancaster, 18 - 22 November 2013. The exam date is 05 March 2014.

Why study with us?

This course equips students with skills and knowledge in gynaecological ultrasound. It is taught by leading experts in the field, with access to excellent learning facilities, including a well-equipped ultrasound laboratory. There is a large amount of flexibility and each module can be taken as a single module for continuing professional development, or as part of a PGC, PGD or full MSc.

The aim of this module is to develop practitioners' interpretative skills in cross-sectional anatomy of the non-pregnant female pelvis and their ability to recognise pathological abnormalities demonstrated in the above mentioned areas. Students will also develop competencies which enable them to evaluate the role of ultrasound in relation to other diagnostic techniques; establish and adhere to examination protocols.

Finance

If you are employed within NHS North West and this module is to be funded by your employing Trust, please contact your Line Manager and CPD Lead for advice relating to funding and the funding application process.

What can this course lead to?

On successful completion, this module can be drawn into the MSc Medical Imaging Ultrasound or associated programmes by Accreditation of Prior Learning (APL).

Resources and facilities

We are amongst the UK’s leading health and wellbeing faculties and are proud of the high level of support we are able to offer to our students. We provide a wide range of high-quality courses supported by expert academic and clinical practice staff.

You will enjoy great facilities, including a well-equipped ultrasound skills lab with top of the range machines. You can learn alongside caring, committed and experienced professionals. Our employment record is excellent.

Entry requirements

Prior successful study at underpinning level

More about levels and credits

Credit and UCAS requirements Credit: 20 credits Selection criteria

In addition to the academic entry requirements students will need to have appropriate clinical experience and access to the supervision and support of an experienced clinical practitioner who will act as their mentor for the duration of the course.

Modules

HMSU7030 Gynaecological Ultrasound (awarding 20 credits at level 7)

The course content for this module includes:

• regional normal cross-sectional anatomy of the non pregnant female pelvis including variants
• physiology of the menstrual cycle including hormone influences
• ultrasound appearances and assessment in normal and pathological conditions related to non-pregnant female reproductive system and associated structures
• early pregnancy failure
• examination techniques using transabdominal and transvaginal approaches
• adaptation to examination techniques in oncological diagnosis - mass differentiation
• interventional procedures including oocyte retrieval and HyCoSy
• infertility investigations and treatment
• doppler ultrasound investigations of the pelvic vasculature
• discussion of need for non-gynaecological ultrasound examinations where relevant.

Course summary

This module enables students to:

• develop interpretative skills in the ultrasound appearances of gynaecological organs in the female pelvis
• recognise pathological abnormalities and normal variants in the above mentioned areas
• establish and adhere to examination protocols
• evaluate the role of ultrasound in relation to other diagnostic imaging techniques
• study ultrasound procedures which are currently being developed to replace conventional radiographic examinations.

The assessment for this module includes:

• an unseen written examination (40% of the overall module mark)
• a case study project of 3000 words (60% of the overall module mark)
• completion of summative clinical assessments of competence.