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Master of Clinical Ultrasound (MC-CU)
Masters (Coursework)Year: 2020 Delivered: Online
About this course
Contact
Email: continuing-education@unimelb.edu.au
Phone: + 61 3 8344 0149 Monday to Friday 8am to 9pm.
Weekends and University of Melbourne observed Public Holidays 10am to 5pm.
Further information: https://study.unimelb.edu.au/find/courses/graduate/master-of-clinical-ultrasound/
Ultrasound Education Group
Coordinator
Colin Royse
Principal Coordinator
Lindsay Bridgford
Overview
Award title | Master of Clinical Ultrasound |
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Year & campus | 2020 — Parkville |
Fees information | Subject EFTSL, level, discipline and census date |
Study level & type | Graduate Coursework |
AQF level | 9 |
Credit points | 150 credit points |
Duration | 18 months full-time or 36 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 Master of Clinical Ultrasound is part of a nested program of courses related to the use of clinical ultrasound. The program includes the Graduate Certificate and Graduate Diploma in Clinical Ultrasound.
Links to further information
Ultrasound Education Group https://medicine.unimelb.edu.au/ueg
Entry requirements
1.In order to be considered for entry, applicants must have completed:
- a Doctor of Medicine or a Bachelor of Medicine/Bachelor of Surgery (MBBS) or equivalent, or
- an undergraduate degree or equivalent in allied health, nursing, physiotherapy, or science.
Meeting this requirement does not guarantee selection.
2.In ranking applications, the Selection Committee will consider:
- prior academic qualification and performance
3. The Selection Committee may seek further information to clarify any aspect of an application in accordance with the Academic Board rules on the use of selection instruments.
4. Applicants are required to satisfy the university’s English language requirements for postgraduate courses. For those applicants seeking to meet these requirements by one of the standard tests approved by the Academic Board, performance band 7 is required.
Inherent requirements (core participation requirements)
For the purposes of considering a request for Reasonable Adjustments under the Disability Standards for Education (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 providingsupport 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/
Professional accreditation
None
Intended learning outcomes
A Knowledge
Graduates of the Master of Clinical Ultrasound Degree should have acquired:
- a body of knowledge that includes the understanding of recent developments in a discipline and/or area of professional practice in the discipline of Clinical Ultrasound
- knowledge of research principles and methods applicable to learning in the discipline of Clinical Ultrasound
B Skills
Graduates of the Master of Clinical Ultrasound Degree will have developed:
- cognitive skills to demonstrate mastery of theoretical knowledge of clinical ultrasound and to reflect critically on theory and professional practice or scholarship
- cognitive, technical and creative skills to investigate, analyse and synthesise complex information, problems, concepts and theories and to apply established the practice of clinical ultrasound
- cognitive, technical and creative skills to generate and evaluate complex ideas concepts at an abstract level
- communication and technical research skills to justify and interpret theoretical propositions, methodologies, conclusions and professional decisions to specialist and non-specialist audiences
- technical and communication skills to design, evaluate, implement, analyse, theorise about developments that contribute to professional practice or scholarship
C Application of knowledge and skills
Graduates of the Master of Clinical Ultrasound Degree will demonstrate the application of knowledge & skills:
- with creativity and initiative to new situations in professional practice and/or for further learning
- with high level personal autonomy and accountability
- to plan and execute a substantial capstone experience to new situations in professional scientific practice and/or for further learning
Generic skills
Students should:
- Enhance time utilisation
- Improve written skills and problem solving skill
Graduate attributes
The Melbourne Experience enables our graduates to become:
- Academically excellent:
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- have a strong sense of intellectual integrity and the ethics of scholarship
- have in-depth knowledge of their specialist discipline(s)
- reach a high level of achievement in writing, generic research activities, problem-solving and communication
- be critical and creative thinkers, with an aptitude for continued self-directed learning
- be adept at learning in a range of ways, including through information and communication technologies
- Knowledgeable across disciplines:
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- examine critically, synthesise and evaluate knowledge across a broad range of disciplines
- expand their analytical and cognitive skills through learning experiences in diverse subjects
- have the capacity to participate fully in collaborative learning and to confront unfamiliar problems
- have a set of flexible and transferable skills for different types of employment
- Leaders in communities:
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- initiate and implement constructive change in their communities, including professions and workplaces
- have excellent interpersonal and decision-making skills, including an awareness of personal strengths and limitations
- mentor future generations of learners
- engage in meaningful public discourse, with a profound awareness of community needs
- Attuned to cultural diversity:
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- value different cultures
- be well-informed citizens able to contribute to their communities wherever they choose to live and work
- have an understanding of the social and cultural diversity in our community
- respect indigenous knowledge, cultures and values
- Active global citizens:
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- accept social and civic responsibilities
- be advocates for improving the sustainability of the environment
have a broad global understanding, with a high regard for human rights, equity and ethics
Course structure
To satisfy the requirements of the Master of Clinical Ultrasound students must successfully complete a total of 150 points.
Along the way they can complete the Graduate Certificate and Graduate Diploma in Clinical Ultrasound.
Subject options
To satisfy the requirements of the Master of Clinical Ultrasound student must successfully complete a total of 150 points.
Nine compulsory subjects (112.5 points – 12.5 points each subject)
Code | Name | Study period | Credit Points |
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MEDI90049 | Principles of Ultrasound Heart Scan |
Semester 1 (Online)
Semester 2 (Online)
|
12.5 |
MEDI90056 | Advanced Anatomy and Doppler Analysis |
Semester 1 (Online)
Semester 2 (Online)
|
12.5 |
MEDI90057 | Advanced Valve and Aortic Pathology |
Semester 1 (Online)
Semester 2 (Online)
|
12.5 |
MEDI90058 | Applications of Echocardiography |
Semester 1 (Online)
Semester 2 (Online)
|
12.5 |
MEDI90059 | Advanced Echocardiography Interpretation |
Semester 1 (Online)
Semester 2 (Online)
|
12.5 |
MEDI90046 | 3-D Echocardiography & New Technologies |
Semester 1 (Online)
Semester 2 (Online)
|
12.5 |
MEDI90047 | Congenital,Obstetric& Medical Conditions |
Semester 1 (Online)
Semester 2 (Online)
|
12.5 |
MEDI90048 | Advanced Case Studies Practicum |
Semester 1 (Online)
Semester 2 (Online)
|
12.5 |
MEDI90083 | Research Methods & Ultrasound Literature |
Semester 1 (Online)
Semester 2 (Online)
|
12.5 |
Three elective subjects (37.5 points, 12.5 points each subject)
Code | Name | Study period | Credit Points |
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MEDI90050 | Doppler Echocardiography |
Semester 1 (Online)
Semester 2 (Online)
|
12.5 |
MEDI90051 | Ventricular Function |
Semester 1 (Online)
Semester 2 (Online)
|
12.5 |
MEDI90054 | Ultrasound Guided Procedures |
Semester 1 (Online)
Semester 2 (Online)
|
12.5 |
MEDI90100 | Abdominal and Peri-Arrest Ultrasound | Semester 2 (Online) |
12.5 |
MEDI90101 | Obstetrics Gynaecology and Practicum | Semester 2 (Online) |
12.5 |
MEDI90102 | Vessels Nerves Lungs and Musculoskeletal | Semester 2 (Online) |
12.5 |
Last updated: 18 December 2020