RADI 7012 Practice of Vascular Sonography 2

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Credit Points 10

Legacy Code 401295

Coordinator Donna Oomens Opens in new window

Description In this unit, students will build on the knowledge and imaging skills they developed in Practice of Vascular Sonography 1. Additionally, they will learn to perform non-imaging physiological measurements, and be introduced to treatment protocols for vascular patients to complement their understanding of pathology. Image interpretation, report writing and essential aspects of professional practice are also included in this unit.

School Medicine

Discipline Radiography

Student Contribution Band HECS Band 2 10cp

Level Postgraduate Coursework Level 7 subject

Pre-requisite(s) RADI 7011

Co-requisite(s) RADI 7016

Restrictions

Students must be enrolled in 4765 Graduate Diploma in Vascular Sonography

Assumed Knowledge

Basic human anatomy, physiology and mathematics.

Assessment

The following table summarises the standard assessment tasks for this subject. Please note this is a guide only. Assessment tasks are regularly updated, where there is a difference your Learning Guide takes precedence.

Item Length Percent Threshold Individual/Group Task
Critical Review 20 entries 20 N Individual
Practical Examination 90 minutes 50 Y Individual
Final examination: Written Exam 90 minutes 30 N Individual
Logbook: Record of Practice 400 studies S/U Y Individual

Prescribed Texts

  • Myers, K, Clough, A. Practical vascular ultrasound: an illustrated guide[Internet].2014
  • Sch?berle, W. Ultrasonography in vascular diagnosis: a therapy-oriented textbook and atlas[Internet].2018.Available from: http://ezproxy.uws.edu.au/login?url=https://ebookcentral.proquest.com/lib/uwsau/reader.action?docID=5494664&query=9783319649979

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