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Research Methods & Ultrasound Literature (MEDI90083)
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/master-of-clinical-ultrasound/
Email: continuing-education@unimelb.edu.au
Phone: + 61 3 8344 0149
Semester 2
Melbourne School of Professional and Continuing Education
Further Information: https://study.unimelb.edu.au/find/courses/graduate/master-of-clinical-ultrasound/
Email: continuing-education@unimelb.edu.au
Phone: + 61 3 8344 0149
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 and skills to critically evaluate ultrasound literature and relate this to professional practice
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
Admission into the MC-CU Master of Clinical Ultrasound
AND
All of
Code | Name | Teaching period | Credit Points |
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MEDI90056 | Advanced Anatomy and Doppler Analysis |
Semester 2 (Online)
Semester 1 (Online)
|
12.5 |
MEDI90057 | Advanced Valve and Aortic Pathology |
Semester 2 (Online)
Semester 1 (Online)
|
12.5 |
MEDI90058 | Applications of Echocardiography |
Semester 1 (Online)
Semester 2 (Online)
|
12.5 |
MEDI90059 | Advanced Echocardiography Interpretation |
Semester 2 (Online)
Semester 1 (Online)
|
12.5 |
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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Consists of 10 multiple choice questions per tutorial (9 tutorials) - Completion by end of semester
| Throughout the teaching period | 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
| End of the teaching period | 50% |
Open-book multiple-choice exam of 50 questions (1 week) | During the examination period | 30% |
Additional details
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 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/master-of-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 - 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 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/master-of-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.
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
All course materials will be provided during the course
- Related Handbook entries
This subject contributes to the following:
Type Name Course Master of Clinical Ultrasound
Last updated: 3 November 2022