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Graduate Certificate in Clinical Ultrasound (GC-CLINUS)
Graduate CertificateYear: 2020 Delivered: Online
About this course
Principal Coordinator
Lindsay Bridgford
Contact
Melbourne School of Professional and Continuing Education
Further Information: https://study.unimelb.edu.au/find/courses/graduate/graduate-certificate-in-clinical-ultrasound/
Email: continuing-education@unimelb.edu.au
Coordinator
Colin Royse
Overview
| Award title | Graduate Certificate in Clinical Ultrasound |
|---|---|
| Year & campus | 2020 — Parkville |
| CRICOS code | This course is not available to international students who require a student visa (subclass 500) to study in Australia. |
| Fees information | Subject EFTSL, level, discipline and census date |
| Study level & type | Graduate Coursework |
| AQF level | 8 |
| Credit points | 50 credit points |
| Duration | 6 months full-time or 12 months part-time |
This online program will be offered to practicing medical professionals who wish to obtain further expertise in medical ultrasound for clinical practice.
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.
The Graduate Certificate in Clinical Ultrasound is part of a nested program of courses related to the use of clinical ultrasound. The program includes the Graduate Diploma in Clinical Ultrasound and the Master of Clinical Ultrasound.
Last updated: 2 November 2025