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Peri-Arrest Ultrasound - Practical (MEDI90138) // Eligibility and requirements
About this subject
- Overview
- Eligibility and requirements
- Assessment
- Dates and times
- Further information
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Contact information
Semester 1
Email: continuing-education@unimelb.edu.au
Phone: + 61 3 8344 0149
Contact hours: https://unimelb.edu.au/professional-development/contact-us
Semester 2
Email: continuing-education@unimelb.edu.au
Phone: + 61 3 8344 0149
Contact hours: https://unimelb.edu.au/professional-development/contact-us
Eligibility and requirements
Prerequisites
All of
| Code | Name | Teaching period | Credit Points |
|---|---|---|---|
| MEDI90129 | Clinical Ultrasound - Core Concepts |
Semester 1 (On Campus - Parkville)
Semester 2 (On Campus - Parkville)
|
6.25 |
Note: these can be taken concurrently (at the same time)
Corequisites
None
Non-allowed subjects
| Code | Name | Teaching period | Credit Points |
|---|---|---|---|
| MEDI90100 | Abdominal and Peri-Arrest Ultrasound |
Semester 2 (Online)
Semester 1 (Online)
|
12.5 |
Inherent requirements (core participation requirements)
Inherent requirements are the abilities, knowledge and skills needed to complete this course that must be met by all students. For information on the inherent requirements specific to this course contact the course/program coordinator. In some circumstances reasonable adjustments may be available to enable students to meet these requirements while still preserving the academic integrity of the university's learning, assessment and accreditation processes. For more information on how to seek these adjustments refer to the Student Equity and Disability Support website: https://services.unimelb.edu.au/student-equity/home
Vision
Adequate visual acuity is required to perform and interpret clinical ultrasound. A student is expected to demonstrate: Sufficient visual acuity to perform the required range of skills, including reading ultrasound monitors across a bed and interpreting ultrasound images on standard commercially available ultrasound machines.
Gross and fine motor skills
Gross and fine motor skills are required in performing clinical ultrasound. A student is expected to demonstrate adequate gross and fine motor skills to perform focused ultrasound whilst avoiding injury to patients, colleagues and self.
Last updated: 31 January 2024