RADI 7001 Advanced Principles and Practice of Cardiac Sonography
Credit Points 10
Legacy Code 401247
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Description This subject is an essential part of the final year of the Master of Sonography. It ensures that students advance the knowledge and skills gained in prior subjects as they select and study a contemporary ultrasound technique or technology. In clinical practice, students evaluate their use of the chosen technique or technology, and compose a narrative literature review on the same topic . Additionally, students have the opportunity to teach imaging skills to first year student sonographers, and write a reflection about their teaching experience.
School Medicine
Discipline Radiography
Student Contribution Band HECS Band 2 10cp
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Level Postgraduate Coursework Level 7 subject
Pre-requisite(s) RADI 7005 - Practice of Cardiac Sonography 4 Or
RADI 7014 - Practice of Vascular Sonography 4 Or
RADI 7022 - Practice of Obstetric and Gynecological Sonography 4
Restrictions
Students must be enrolled in the Master of Cardiac Sonography.
Learning Outcomes
On successful completion of this subject, students should be able to:
- Evaluate relevant research and compose a literature review utilizing advanced research and academic writing skills
- Appraise the clinical application of a contemporary cardiac ultrasound technology
- Reflect on the aspects of adept cardiac sonography practice through teaching student sonographers
Subject Content
Module 1. Contemporary Cardiac Ultrasound Technology
- subject introduction: An Overview of potential research Topics and subject structure
- Journals forum: meetings weeks 2, 3 and 4 to discuss and review relevant grey literature, review articles and original research
- Imaging tutorial: practical lessons on i) the clinical application, and ii) the research utility of the chosen contemporary ultrasound technology (week 7)
- Writing tutorials: meetings weeks 7, 9 and 10 on the essential aspects of writing and editing a literature review
Module 2. Teaching Experience
- Teaching preparation: a tutorial on preparing a teaching plan (aims, outcomes, timetable) and the structure of the teaching sessions (week 4)
- Teaching sessions: two teaching sessions to first year cardiac sonography students (in weeks 5 and 13)
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.
| Type | Length | Percent | Threshold | Individual/Group Task | Mandatory |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Report | 2000 words (excluding references) | 50 | Y | Individual | Y |
| Report | 1000 words (excluding images and legends) | 30 | N | Individual | Y |
| Reflection | 800 words total | 20 | N | Individual | Y |
| Proposal | 300 words | S/U | Y | Individual | Y |
Teaching Periods
Autumn (2024)
Campbelltown
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Autumn (2025)
Campbelltown
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