Credit Points 10

Legacy Code 401190

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Description In this subject, students will develop their image acquisition, optimisation and measurement skills. They will learn to perform more extensive cardiac sonographic scan and will further develop their professional and ethical attributes. This subject, which includes a work-integrated learning component, will ensure the consolidation of foundational skills, knowledge and attributes.

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 5001 - Physics for Diagnostic Ultrasound
RADI 7002 - Practice of Sonography 1 (Cardiac)

Co-requisite(s) RADI 6001 - Pathophysiology in Diagnostic Ultrasound

Restrictions

Students must be enrolled in  4743 - Graduate Diploma in Cardiac Sonography or 4751 - Master of Cardiac Sonography.

Assumed Knowledge

Basic human anatomy and physiology.

Learning Outcomes

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

1. Apply knowledge of imaging protocols to ensure quality sonographic practice
2. Appraise acquisition, optimisation and measurement techniques to achieve diagnostic sonographic images
3. Differentiate normal from abnormal cardiac ultrasound features to support clinical decisions
4. Investigate communication styles to ensure best patient care and optimal professional relationships
5. Evaluate clinical experiences to enhance reflective practice skills.

Subject Content

Module 1: Sonographic Practice 2
I. (Cardiac) Image acquisition and measurements 3
II. (Cardiac) Image acquisition and measurements 4

Module 2: Professional & Ethical Practice 2
I. Professional Communication
II. Ethical practice
III. Work health safety & ergonomics
IV. Professional development

Module 3: Speciality Imaging Skills II
I. Measuring LV systolic function 1
II. Measuring LV diastolic function 1
III. Evaluating Valve Function 1
IV. Evaluating Cardiomyopathies 1
V. Evaluating Cardiomyopathies 2

Work integrated learning

Each student will have an accredited cardiac sonographer as a clinical supervisor at their training site. The clinical supervisor will be provided with numerous means of support by WSU, including: 
- An email at the commencement of the program from the program coordinator to verify support for the student and to ensure the supervisor that they can contact the coordinator at any time.
- Information about subject content each semester via email: 1. Learning Objectives - sent at the start of the semester, and 2. Practical assessment details - sent at the mid-point of the semester.
- A Zoom meeting in week 3 of the first semester where clinical supervisor recommendations are given (along with the opportunity for Q and A).

Special Requirements

Legislative pre-requisites

Legislative requirements (such as a criminal record check) are not deemed necessary for students in the ultrasonography 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.