Credit Points 10

Legacy Code 401189

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Description In this subject, students will learn how to acquire and optimise ultrasound images and to make key measurements. They will learn to draw conclusions about cardiac anatomy and function based on images and measurements and will develop their professional and ethical skills by learning how to plan and implement a cardiac ultrasound scan in a safe and ethical manner. The skills and knowledge learnt in this subject, which includes a work-integrated learning component, provide foundational skills in cardiac sonography.

School Medicine

Discipline Radiography

Student Contribution Band HECS Band 2 10cp

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Level Postgraduate Coursework Level 7 subject

Co-requisite(s) RADI 5001 - Physics for Diagnostic Ultrasound

Assumed Knowledge

Applicants for this program must have successfully completed an undergraduate degree in natural and physical sciences or health.

Learning Outcomes

On successful completion of this subject, students should be able to:

1. Integrate transducer manipulation and machine optimisation to acquire standardised ultrasound images
2. Implement anatomical and physiological measurement techniques to address clinical indications
3. Identify normal and abnormal cardiac ultrasound features to support clinical outcomes
4. Plan examinations and structure workflow to ensure best patient outcomes
5. Apply a legal, ethical and safe work frameworks in professional practice
6. Document clinical experiences and activities to form reflective skills.

Subject Content

Module 1: Sonographic Practice 1
I. Anatomical planes and sonographic nomenclature
II. Ultrasound machine operation

Module 2: Professional & Ethical Practice 1
I. Planning and implementing an ultrasound examination
II. Legal and ethical practice
III. Work health safety & ergonomics
Module 3: Speciality Knowledge & Imaging Skills 1
I. Cardiac anatomy 1
II. The cardiovascular system 
III. Electrophysiology 1
IV. Image acquisition & measurement 1
V. Image acquisition & measurement 2
VI. Fundamental machine operation 1
VII. Fundamental machine operation 2

Special Requirements

Legislative pre-requisites

Legislative requirements (such as a criminal record check) are not deemed necessary for students in the course. For students who complete their clinical training in a NSW public hospital, the necessary legislative requirements will be part of their employment conditions. Clinical training for many of the students will be in a private setting, where the necessary requirements (which are likely to differ from public institutions) will be addressed as needed. Training for some students will occur in locations other than NSW (where legislative requirements can be competed if, and when required).  

Essential equipment

Students will need a computer and internet access to use the e-learning platform.