Graduate Certificate in Small Animal Ultrasound Abdominal (GC-SAUA)

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Overview

Award title	Graduate Certificate in Small Animal Ultrasound Abdominal
Year & campus	2022 — Parkville
Fees information	Subject EFTSL, level, discipline and census date
Study level & type	Graduate Coursework
AQF level	8
Credit points	50 credit points
Duration	12 months part-time

Abdominal ultrasound is a vital tool in the investigation of disease processes in small animal veterinary medicine. The ability to obtain diagnostic images and the interpretation of these images in the context of the clinical case is considered a postgraduate skill in Veterinary Education.

The Graduate Certificate in Small Animal Ultrasound Abdominal provides training in abdominal ultrasound with an emphasis on image optimisation, description and interpretation of the findings.

On completion of the course the candidate will be competent in description and interpretation of abdominal ultrasound findings in the general practice setting.

Entry requirements

In order to be considered for entry, applicants must have completed;

An entry-to-practice veterinary degree that is recognised by the University of Melbourne

Meeting these requirements does not guarantee selection.

In ranking applications, the Selection Committee will consider:

- prior academic performance; and

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.

The minimum English language requirements for this course are Band 6.5.

Inherent requirements (core participation requirements)

The Graduate Certificate in Small Animal Ultrasound Abdominal welcomes applications from students with disabilities. It is University and degree policy to take all reasonable steps to minimise the impact of disability upon academic study, and reasonable adjustments will be made to enhance a student’s participation in the degree.

For the purposes of considering requests for Reasonable Adjustments under the Disability Standards for Education (Commonwealth 2005), and Students Experiencing Academic Disadvantage Policy, academic requirements for this course are articulated in the Course Overview, Objectives and Generic Skills sections of this entry.

It is University policy to take all reasonable steps to minimise the impact of disability upon academic study, and reasonable adjustments will be made to enhance a student's participation in the University's programs. Students who feel their disability may impact on meeting the requirements of this course are encouraged to discuss this matter with the Student Equity and Disability Support Team: http://www.services.unimelb.edu.au/disability/

Intended learning outcomes

On successful completion of this course the candidate should be able to;

Acquire diagnostic ultrasound images of the abdomen of dogs and cats
Describe the abnormalities identified during the ultrasound examination of the abdomen
Interpret the abnormalities identified with respect to the patient’s other clinical information
Obtain fine needle aspirates or biopsy samples as indicated by the ultrasound examination
Communicate their findings and interpretation orally and in the form of a written ultrasound report

Generic skills

Successful candidate will develop skills in problem solving, analysis and written and verbal communication.

Graduate attributes

The Melbourne Experience enables our graduates to become:

Academically excellent:

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:

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:

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:

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:

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

The Graduate Certificate in Small Animal Ultrasound Abdominal requires the completion of four compulsory subjects and a minimum of 50 case logs.

Additional Course Completion Requirements
Students are required to submit a minimum of 50 case logs through the Online Learning Portal.

The case logs are a non-assessed item and a minimum of 50 case logs must be submitted prior to the completion of the final subject in the course.

Subject options

Core subjects

Code	Name	Study period	Credit Points
VETS90040	General Principles and FAST Techniques	Semester 1 (Online) Semester 2 (Online)	12.5
VETS90041	Urinary Reproductive Tracts Lymph Nodes	Semester 1 (Online) Semester 2 (Online)	12.5
VETS90042	Liver, Spleen and Sampling	Semester 1 (Online) Semester 2 (Online)	12.5
VETS90043	Gastrointestinal Tract Pancreas Adrenals	Semester 1 (Online) Semester 2 (Online)	12.5

Last updated: 14 March 2023