Credit Points 10

Coordinator Catherine Robinson Opens in new window

Description In this subject, students will enhance their skills in image acquisition, optimisation, and measurement. They will learn to identify crucial features of fetal and maternal anatomy and physiology required to perform a comprehensive O&G sonographic assessment. Additionally, students will explore effective communication techniques for delivering adverse findings, managing workplace relationships, and meeting patient expectations. They will collaborate with peers and incorporate feedback to deliver a multimedia presentation to a professional audience with confidence. The subject also includes a work-integrated learning component to promote the development of skills, knowledge, and attributes.

School Medicine

Discipline Radiography

Student Contribution Band HECS Band 2 10cp

Level Postgraduate Coursework Level 7 subject

Pre-requisite(s) RADI 7020 - Practice of O G Sonography 2

Co-requisite(s) RADI 6002 - Research Foundations for Sonography

Restrictions

Students must be enrolled in the program 4802 - Graduate Diploma in Obstetric and Gynecological Sonography.

 

Assumed Knowledge

Basic human anatomy, physiology and mathematics.

Learning Outcomes

After successful completion of this subject, students will be able to:

1. Acquire obstetric sonographic images demonstrating key features of maternal anatomy and fetal organ systems
2. Evaluate pathologies of the female pelvis based on sonographic images and findings
3. Investigate communication styles that engender trust and mutual respect to ensure optimal patient care and professional relationships in the clinical setting
4. Implement reflective practice and peer collaboration to identify areas for improvement in professional and clinical performance 

Subject Content

Module 1: Professional and Ethical Practice 3
1. Communicating adverse findings
2. Managing workplace relationships and patient expectations 
3. Professional learning opportunities
Module 2: Specialty Knowledge and Imaging Skills 3A (Obstetrics)
1. Fetal brain
2. Fetal spine and limbs
3. Fetal face and neck
4. Cardiovascular system
5. Fetal heart and thorax
6. Electrophysiology
7. Fetal abdomen and genitourinary tract
8. Multifetal pregnancies
9. Anomalies of the cervix and placenta
Module 3: Specialty Knowledge and Imaging Skills 3B (Gynecology)
1. Pathologies of the uterus and endometrium
2. Pathologies of the ovaries and adnexa

Work integrated learning

Work Integrated Learning

Western Sydney University seeks to enhance student learning experiences by enabling students to engage in the culture, expectations and practices of their profession or discipline.  This program includes a placement or other community-based unpaid practical experience.

Special Requirements

Legislative pre-requisites

Legislative requirements (such as a criminal record check) are not deemed necessary for students in the O&G 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 states 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.