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Ultrasound For Paramedics - Practical (MEDI90144) // Eligibility and requirements

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Eligibility and requirements

Prerequisites

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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

None

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