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:

1.  Employ proficient research and writing skills to compose a narrative literature review about a contemporary ultrasound technique or technology
2. Appraise the clinical application of a contemporary  ultrasound technique or technology
3. Reflect on  key aspects of adept  sonography practice  via student sonographer teaching

Subject Content

Module 1. Contemporary Ultrasound Techniques and Technology

1. Subject  Introduction. An overview of the subject structure and of the potential areas of (student selected ultrasound technique or technology) focus 
2. Journals Forum.  Discuss and review relevant grey literature, review articles and original research (related to the chosen area of focus)
3. Imaging Tutorial. Practical lessons on a) the clinical application, and b) the research utility of the chosen contemporary ultrasound technique or technology 
4. Writing Tutorials. Two meetingson the essential aspects of writing and editing a narrative literature review 

Module 2. Teaching  Practice and Reflection

1. Teaching Preparation.  A tutorial on preparing a teaching plan (aims, outcomes, timetable) and  conducting practical teaching activities
2. Teaching  Practice. Practical imaging instruction to first year cardiac sonography students