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Research Methods & Ultrasound Literature (MEDI90083)
Graduate courseworkPoints: 12.5Online
About this subject
- Overview
- Eligibility and requirements
- Assessment
- Dates and times
- Further information
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Contact information
Semester 1
Melbourne School of Professional and Continuing Education
Links to further information:
https://medicine.unimelb.edu.au/ueg
https://study.unimelb.edu.au/find/courses/graduate/master-of-clinical-ultrasound
Course Enquiries:
Ultrasound Education Group
+61 3 8344 5673
Invoicing & Enrolment Enquiries:
Semester 2
Melbourne School of Professional and Continuing Education
Links to further information:
https://medicine.unimelb.edu.au/ueg
https://study.unimelb.edu.au/find/courses/graduate/master-of-clinical-ultrasound
Course Enquiries:
Ultrasound Education Group
+61 3 8344 5673
Invoicing & Enrolment Enquiries:
Overview
Availability | Semester 1 - Online Semester 2 - Online |
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This subject will work through research methods applicable to understanding echocardiography and clinical ultrasound literature. Learning will be reinforced by completing a series of assignments focused on evaluating echocardiography and clinical ultrasound publications.
Intended learning outcomes
The completion of the subject, students should
- Acquire knowledge of research principles and methods applicable to ultrasound research
- Develop a body of knowledge related to understanding ultrasound literature
- Develop cognitive skills to reflect critically on clinical ultrasound literature
- Develop research skills to justify and interpret methodologies and conclusions in the ultrasound literature
- Apply knowledge
Generic skills
1. Improve critical evaluation skills
2. Evaluate the safety and practice of ultrasound in clinical practice
3. Demonstrate enhanced interpretive skills
4. Understand the limitations of particular research methods
5. Demonstrate the ability to choose methods appropriate to research aims and objectives
Last updated: 3 November 2022
Eligibility and requirements
Prerequisites
To enrol in this subject, you must be admitted in Masters of Clinical Ultrasound. This subject is not available for students admitted in any other courses.
Code | Name | Teaching period | Credit Points |
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MEDI90056 | Advanced Anatomy and Doppler Analysis |
Semester 1 (Online)
Semester 2 (Online)
|
12.5 |
MEDI90057 | Advanced Valve and Aortic Pathology |
Semester 2 (Online)
Semester 1 (Online)
|
12.5 |
MEDI90058 | Applications of Echocardiography |
Semester 2 (Online)
Semester 1 (Online)
|
12.5 |
MEDI90059 | Advanced Echocardiography Interpretation |
Semester 2 (Online)
Semester 1 (Online)
|
12.5 |
Corequisites
None
Non-allowed subjects
None
Inherent requirements (core participation requirements)
The University of Melbourne is committed to providing students with reasonable adjustments to assessment and participation under the Disability Standards for Education (2005), and the Assessment and Results Policy (MPF1326). Students are expected to meet the core participation requirements for their course. These can be viewed under Entry and Participation Requirements for the course outlines in the Handbook.
Further details on how to seek academic adjustments can be found on the Student Equity and Disability Support website: http://services.unimelb.edu.au/student-equity/home
Last updated: 3 November 2022
Assessment
Additional details
Consists of 10 multiple choice questions per tutorial, which will take 20 minutes per tutorial (9 tutorials). Completion by end of semester - 20%
Completion of structured assignment of critical analysis of ultrasound literature. Candidates will review and analyse literature and answer structured questions using a MCQ format. This will require approximately 40 hours of work, and is equivalent to 5 x 500 word assignments. Completion by end of semester - 50%
Open-book multiple-choice exam of 50 questions. During examination period (1week) - 30%
Note: Feedback will be provided at the completion of each tutorial and assignment and is spread across the whole subject.
Last updated: 3 November 2022
Dates & times
- Semester 1 - Online
Principal coordinator Colin Royse Mode of delivery Online Contact hours An estimated 30 hours of contact time for online study is required Total time commitment 170 hours Teaching period 26 February 2018 to 27 May 2018 Last self-enrol date 9 March 2018 Census date 31 March 2018 Last date to withdraw without fail 4 May 2018 Assessment period ends 22 June 2018 Semester 1 contact information
Melbourne School of Professional and Continuing Education
Links to further information:
https://medicine.unimelb.edu.au/ueg
https://study.unimelb.edu.au/find/courses/graduate/master-of-clinical-ultrasound
Course Enquiries:
Ultrasound Education Group
+61 3 8344 5673
Invoicing & Enrolment Enquiries:
- Semester 2 - Online
Principal coordinator Colin Royse Mode of delivery Online Contact hours An estimated 30 hours of contact time for online study is required Total time commitment 170 hours Teaching period 23 July 2018 to 21 October 2018 Last self-enrol date 3 August 2018 Census date 31 August 2018 Last date to withdraw without fail 21 September 2018 Assessment period ends 16 November 2018 Semester 2 contact information
Melbourne School of Professional and Continuing Education
Links to further information:
https://medicine.unimelb.edu.au/ueg
https://study.unimelb.edu.au/find/courses/graduate/master-of-clinical-ultrasound
Course Enquiries:
Ultrasound Education Group
+61 3 8344 5673
Invoicing & Enrolment Enquiries:
Time commitment details
170 hours per 12.5 credit point subject
Additional delivery details
The course is 1 semester full-time or 2 semesters part-time via distance education. A semester duration is 12 weeks. For students completing full-time there will be four subjects per semester, and for part-time, two subjects per semester. Subjects must be taken in sequence.
Last updated: 3 November 2022
Further information
- Texts
Prescribed texts
All course materials will be provided during the course
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Type Name Course Master of Clinical Ultrasound - Links to additional information
Last updated: 3 November 2022