Clinical Sonography PG (Part A) (10167.1)

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Clinical Sonography PG (Part A)
Available teaching periods Delivery mode Location
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EFTSL Credit points Faculty
0.125 3 Faculty Of Health
Discipline Study level HECS Bands
Discipline Of Medical Radiation Post Graduate Level Band 2 2021 (Commenced After 1 Jan 2021)
Band 3 2021 (Commenced Before 1 Jan 2021)
This unit commences a clinical focus of the student?s work in the Master of Medical Ultrasound. Students will focus on an ultrasound clinical examination or anatomical region according to their own professional interest. Working with academic and clinical supervisors, the students will work towards mastery of knowledge and clinical skill in their chosen ultrasound speciality. This unit will commence the development of a clinical portfolio of their own work in that area. The unit Clinical Sonography PG (Part B) will finalise this work. The major outcome of this work will be an exegesis, with a focus on the ultrasound clinical examination or anatomical region chosen. This will be undertaken under the guidance of an academic supervisor.

Learning outcomes

After successful completion of this unit, students will be able to:
1. Plan and develop a clinical portfolio to a standard acceptable within the profession; and
2. Plan and undertake a literature review of their chosen area of the clinical portfolio.


Graduate attributes

1. UC graduates are professional - communicate effectively
1. UC graduates are professional - display initiative and drive, and use their organisation skills to plan and manage their workload
1. UC graduates are professional - employ up-to-date and relevant knowledge and skills
1. UC graduates are professional - take pride in their professional and personal integrity
1. UC graduates are professional - use creativity, critical thinking, analysis and research skills to solve theoretical and real-world problems
2. UC graduates are global citizens - behave ethically and sustainably in their professional and personal lives
2. UC graduates are global citizens - make creative use of technology in their learning and professional lives
2. UC graduates are global citizens - think globally about issues in their profession
3. UC graduates are lifelong learners - evaluate and adopt new technology


Corequisites

Students must be enrolled in the Master of Medical Ultrasound, and the unit Epidemiology and Principles of Research PG, 9594.

Assumed knowledge

A high level of medical ultrasound skills and knowledge. Students must be practicing clinical sonographers.
Year Location Teaching period Teaching start date Delivery mode Unit convener
Not available

Required texts

None

Submission of assessment items

Use of text matching software

This unit may involve activities relying on work place interactions and therefore, additional student responsibilities are required in addition to those described in this section. Work-place learning requires strict adherence to professional practice principles and ethics. Client/patient confidentiality must always be maintained, including for assessment items. If you are planning any activities that involve human or animal research, or collection of data, you will need to apply for ethical clearance prior to commencement of the activity. Additional information will be available on the Canvas site.

Participation requirements

None

Required IT skills

Access to the Internet and Canvas site are essential.

Work placement, internships or practicums

This unit may involve work integrated learning and therefore additional student responsibilities are required in addition to those described in this section. Work-place learning requires strict adherence to professional practice principles and ethics. Client/patient confidentiality must always be maintained, including for all assessment items.