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Postgraduate Certificate in Clinical Ultrasound (PC-CU)
Postgraduate CertificateYear: 2018 Delivered: Online
About this course
- Overview
- Entry and participation requirements
- Attributes, outcomes and skills
- Course structure
- Further study
Coordinator
Associate Professor Colin Royse and Associate Professor Alistair Royse
Contact
Ultrasound Education Group
Currently enrolled students:
- General information: http://www.commercial.unimelb.edu.au/mclinicalultrasound/
- Email: support@heartweb.com
Future students:
- Further information: http://www.heartweb.com.au/
- Email: support@heartweb.com
Overview
| Award title | Postgraduate Certificate in Clinical Ultrasound |
|---|---|
| Year & campus | 2018 |
| Fees information | Subject EFTSL, level, discipline and census date |
| Study level & type | Graduate Coursework |
| AQF level | Non-AQF |
| Credit points | 50 credit points |
| Duration | 6 months full-time or 12 months part-time |
Please note that this course has been discontinued. For all new students, please refer to the new Graduate Certificate in Clinical Ultrasound (GC-CLINUS).
This online program will be offered to practicing medical professionals who wish to obtain further expertise in medical ultrasound for clinical practice. It is part of the nested program of courses related to the use of clinical Ultrasound. It also includes the Postgraduate Certificate and Postgraduate Diploma in Clinical Ultrasound (which will be a pre-requisites). The course is designed to provide the knowledge-base necessary for diagnostic-level performance of echocardiography and interpretation; surface ultrasound uses such as ultrasound guided procedures and nerve blocks; and other medical specialist specific ultrasound applications such as vascular ultrasound examination. The aim is to provide advanced knowledge to specialist craft groups to facilitate use of ultrasound relevant to their specialty.
Links to further information
Entry requirements
1. In order to be considered for entry, applicants must have completed:
• an undergraduate qualifications sufficient to practice as a medical practitioner, such as MBBS or equivalent degrees.
Meeting this requirement does not guarantee selection.
2. In ranking applications, the Selection Committee will consider
• prior academic performance; and
• the professional experience.
3. The Selection Committee may seek further information to clarify any aspect of an application in accordance with the Admission and Selection into Course Policy.
4. The minimum English language requirements for this course are Band 7.0
Inherent requirements (core participation requirements)
For the purposes of considering requests for Reasonable Adjustments under the Disability Standards for Education (Cwth 2005), and Students Experiencing Academic Disadvantage Policy, academic requirements for this subject are articulated in the Subject Description, Subject Objectives, Generic Skills and Assessment Requirements of this entry.
The University is dedicated to provide support to those with special requirements. Further details on the disability support scheme can be found at the Disability Liaison Unit website: http://www.services.unimelb.edu.au/disability/
Intended learning outcomes
At the end of this course is a student should be able to:
1. Povide the knowledge base to become competent at an advanced level of echocardiography
2. Povide the knowledge base to become competent in the additional imaging techniques and modalities
Generic skills
Students will:
- Enhance time utilisation
- Improve written skills and problem solving skill
Graduate attributes
The Postgraduate Certificate in Clinical Ultrasound selects students who have extensive prior knowledge of medicine, and the pathophysiology and treatment options relevant to the use of medical ultrasound. Following completion of the course, the graduates will have a diagnostic-level understanding for echocardiography including transoesophageal echocardiography. They will have acquired additional knowledge within their discipline, and will be familiar with methods of applying ultrasound related knowledge in their clinical practice. There will be a high consistency of knowledge between students within each craft group or discipline. Interactive tutorials and case reviews will allow students to articulate their knowledge and test the capability for independent critical thought. By the end of the course, there will be testing of interpretation and problem-solving skills.
Course structure
To satisfy the requirements of the Postgraduate Certificate in Clinical Ultrasound students must successfully complete all four subjects, a total of 50 points.
Subject options
Compulsory subjects
| Code | Name | Study period | Credit Points |
|---|---|---|---|
| MEDI90049 | Principles of Ultrasound Heart Scan |
Semester 1 (Online)
Semester 2 (Online)
|
12.5 |
| MEDI90054 | Ultrasound Guided Procedures |
Semester 1 (Online)
Semester 2 (Online)
|
12.5 |
| MEDI90050 | Doppler Echocardiography |
Semester 1 (Online)
Semester 2 (Online)
|
12.5 |
| MEDI90051 | Ventricular Function |
Semester 1 (Online)
Semester 2 (Online)
|
12.5 |
Further study
Students can articulate to the Postgraduate Diploma in Clinical Ulrasound and the Master of Clinical Ulrasound
Last updated: 30 January 2024