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Advanced Valve and Aortic Pathology (MEDI90057)
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-diploma-in-clinical-ultrasound/
Email: continuing-education@unimelb.edu.au
Phone: + 61 3 8344 0149 Monday to Friday 8am to 9pm AEST/AEDT.
Weekends and University of Melbourne observed Public Holidays 10am to 5pm AEST/AEDT.
Semester 2
Melbourne School of Professional and Continuing Education
Further Information: https://study.unimelb.edu.au/find/courses/graduate/graduate-diploma-in-clinical-ultrasound/
Email: continuing-education@unimelb.edu.au
Overview
Availability | Semester 1 - Online Semester 2 - Online |
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This subject will provide advanced knowledge called valvular and aortic pathology and echocardiography assessment
Topics include:
- Mitral Regurgitation
- Perioperative Assessment of Mitral Valve Regurgitation
- Mitral stenosis
- Aortic Stenosis
- Aortic Regurgitation
- The Tricuspid Valve
- Aortic Disease
- Prosthetic Valve Assessment
- The Pulmonary Valve and Miscellaneous Conditions
- Miscellaneous Congenital Cardiac Disorders
Intended learning outcomes
The completion of the subject, students should:
- Assess mitral regurgitation and stenosis
- Assess aortic regurgitation and stenosis
- Assess tricuspid and pulmonary valve pathology
- Understand aortic disease
- Understand prosthetic valve assessment
- Understand basic congenital cardiac disorders
- Complete 20 case reviews
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
Admission into one of the following:
- MC-CU Master of Clinical Ultrasound
- GD-CLINUS Graduate Diploma in Clinical Ultrasound
This subject is not available for students admitted in any other courses.
Corequisites
None
Non-allowed subjects
None
Recommended background knowledge
It is recommended that the following are completed before undertaking this subject:
MEDI90049 - Principles of Ultrasound Heart Scan
MEDI90050 - Doppler Echocardiography
MEDI90051 - Ventricular Function
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
Description | Timing | Percentage |
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One open - book multiple choice examination consisting of 50 questions which are likely to include case study diagnoses and image interpretation and measurement, 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 Total time commitment 170 hours Teaching period 1 March 2021 to 30 May 2021 Last self-enrol date 12 March 2021 Census date 31 March 2021 Last date to withdraw without fail 7 May 2021 Assessment period ends 25 June 2021 Semester 1 contact information
Melbourne School of Professional and Continuing Education
Further Information: https://study.unimelb.edu.au/find/courses/graduate/graduate-diploma-in-clinical-ultrasound/
Email: continuing-education@unimelb.edu.auPhone: + 61 3 8344 0149 Monday 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 Total time commitment 170 hours Teaching period 26 July 2021 to 24 October 2021 Last self-enrol date 6 August 2021 Census date 31 August 2021 Last date to withdraw without fail 24 September 2021 Assessment period ends 19 November 2021 Semester 2 contact information
Melbourne School of Professional and Continuing Education
Further Information: https://study.unimelb.edu.au/find/courses/graduate/graduate-diploma-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.
- Subject notes
This subject is available to part-time and full-time students
This subject is not available to Commonwealth Supported students.
This subject is not available as breadth.
Administration is via e-mail.
- Related Handbook entries
This subject contributes to the following:
Type Name Course Master of Clinical Ultrasound Course Graduate Diploma in Clinical Ultrasound - Links to additional information
Further information: echo-info@unimelb.edu.au
- Available to Study Abroad and/or Study Exchange Students
This subject is available to students studying at the University from eligible overseas institutions on exchange and study abroad. Students are required to satisfy any listed requirements, such as pre- and co-requisites, for enrolment in the subject.
Last updated: 3 November 2022