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Ultrasound Guided Procedures (MEDI90054)
Graduate courseworkPoints: 12.5Online
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About this subject
- Overview
- Eligibility and requirements
- Assessment
- Dates and times
- Further information
- Timetable(opens in new window)
Contact information
Semester 1
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
Semester 2
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
Please refer to the LMS for up-to-date subject information, including assessment and participation requirements, for subjects being offered in 2020.
Overview
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This subject will outline the technique of using ultrasound to guide percutaneous procedures. Procedures will include vessel access, nerve blocks, and trauma related procedures. There will be an elective of either "Nerve Blocks" or "Critical Care Procedures".
Topics include:
- Ultrasound Guided Vascular Access
- Nerve Blocks-Upper Limb
- Nerve Locks-Lower Limb
- Nerve Blocks-Peripheral Nerves
- Nerve Blocks-Abdominal and Thoracic
- Focused Abdominal Scan in Trauma
- Additional Ultrasound in Trauma
- Assessment of Flow and Stenosis in Vessels
- Critical Care Procedures
Intended learning outcomes
The completion of the subject, students should:
Elective 1
a) Understand ultrasound guided upper limb nerve blocks
b) Understand ultrasound guided lower limb nerve blocks
c) Understand ultrasound guided abdominal and thoracic nerve blocks
d) Understand ultrasound guided deep cervical plexus and peripheral nerve blocks
Elective 2
a) Basic assessment of cerebral blood flow
b) Basic DVT assessment
c) Additional procedures in Trauma
d) Ultrasound guided airway management
- Understand the approaches and techniques of ultrasound guided percutaneous procedures.
- Understand ultrasound guided Vascular access
- Understand ultrasound guided procedures used in trauma
Generic skills
- Enhance time utilisation
- Improve written skills and problem solving skill
All students are expected to have access to a computer that can operate a Windows platform or simulation.
Last updated: 3 November 2022
Eligibility and requirements
Prerequisites
To enrol in this subject, you must be admitted in either the Graduate Certificate, Graduate Diploma in Clinical Ultrasound or Master of Clinical Ultrasound. This subject is not available for students admitted in any other courses.
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
Due to the impact of COVID-19, assessment may differ from that published in the Handbook. Students are reminded to check the subject assessment requirements published in the subject outline on the LMS
Description | Timing | Percentage |
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One open - book multiple choice examination consisting of 50 questions, students will have 1 week to complete the examination | During the assessment period | 80% |
Completion of self assessment modules at the end of each tutorial | Throughout the teaching period | 20% |
Last updated: 3 November 2022
Dates & times
- Semester 1 - Online
Principal coordinator Colin Royse Mode of delivery Online Contact hours Off-campus (online) delivery Total time commitment 170 hours Teaching period 2 March 2020 to 7 June 2020 Last self-enrol date 13 March 2020 Census date 30 April 2020 Last date to withdraw without fail 5 June 2020 Assessment period ends 3 July 2020 Semester 1 contact information
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.auPhone: + 61 3 8344 0149Monday to Friday 8am to 9pm AEST/AEDT. Weekends and University of Melbourne observed Public Holidays 10am to 5pm AEST/AEDT. - Semester 2 - Online
Principal coordinator Colin Royse Mode of delivery Online Contact hours Off-campus (online) delivery Total time commitment 170 hours Teaching period 3 August 2020 to 1 November 2020 Last self-enrol date 14 August 2020 Census date 21 September 2020 Last date to withdraw without fail 16 October 2020 Assessment period ends 27 November 2020 Semester 2 contact information
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.auPhone: + 61 3 8344 0149Monday to Friday 8am to 9pm AEST/AEDT. Weekends and University of Melbourne observed Public Holidays 10am to 5pm AEST/AEDT.
Time commitment details
170 hours per 12.5 credit point subject
Additional delivery details
This subject is taught online. Course materials will be distributed to students at the beginning of semester. Administration is via email.
Last updated: 3 November 2022
Further information
- Texts
Prescribed texts
Royse C, Donnan G, Royse A. Pocket Guide to Perioperative and Critical Care Echocardiography. 2006; McGraw-Hills
Recommended texts and other resources
Other materials will be provided as a package of readings, PowerPoint presentations and case studies.
- Related Handbook entries
This subject contributes to the following:
Type Name Course Graduate Diploma in Clinical Ultrasound Course Master of Clinical Ultrasound Course Graduate Certificate in Clinical Ultrasound
Last updated: 3 November 2022