Lung, Sternum and DVT - Practical (MEDI90134)
Graduate courseworkPoints: 6.25On Campus (Parkville)
About this subject
Contact information
Semester 2
Email: continuing-education@unimelb.edu.au
Phone: + 61 3 8344 0149
Contact hours: https://unimelb.edu.au/professional-development/contact-us
Overview
| Availability | Semester 2 |
|---|---|
| Fees | Look up fees |
After completion of this subject, students will have the knowledge and skill in how to perform, interpret focused clinical ultrasound of commonly encountered pulmonary pathology, grade the degree of sternal mobility after open cardiac surgery, diagnose deep venous thrombosis (DVT) of the lower limb and will learn how to write a focused ultrasound report on these clinical ultrasound modalities. Students will perform, interpret, write a report and submit a log-book of at least 15 focused ultrasound studies on simulators and/or patients with a wide range of pathology for lung, sternum and DVT, and interpret and write a report on an additional 10 online focused ultrasound studies.
Intended learning outcomes
On completion of this subject, students should be able to:
- Comprehensively understand the indications, uses and limitations of focused clinical ultrasound in assessment of pathology of the lung, sternum, and lower limb deep venous thrombosis (DVT)
- Perform, interpret and write a structured interpretive report of focused clinical ultrasound for pathology of the lung and diagnose deep venous thrombosis and assess the degree of sternal mobility after sternotomy on patients and/or simulators
- Evaluate the requirements for training, competence and certification in focused ultrasound of the lungs, sternum and DVT
Generic skills
- Improved analytical and interpretive skills
- Improved procedural skills for students who select a practical subject
- Enhanced time utilisation
- Improved written skills and problem-solving skills
Last updated: 4 March 2025
Eligibility and requirements
Prerequisites
All of
| Code | Name | Teaching period | Credit Points |
|---|---|---|---|
| MEDI90129 | Clinical Ultrasound - Core Concepts |
Semester 2 (On Campus - Parkville)
Semester 1 (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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| MEDI90102 | Vessels Nerves Lungs and Musculoskeletal |
Semester 1 (Online)
Semester 2 (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: 4 March 2025
Assessment
| Description | Timing | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
Multiple-choice questions following each tutorial (25 MCQ)
| End of the assessment period | 20% |
Interpretation of 10 online case studies assessed by structured MCQ pertaining to each case (50 MCQ)
| End of the assessment period | 30% |
Two ultrasound examinations
| Throughout the semester | 25% |
Complete a logbook of 15 focused ultrasound studies on either patients or simulators Hurdle requirement: Student must submit a logbook of 15 focused ultrasound studies on either patients or simulators to pass this subject. | End of the teaching period | N/A |
Open-book summative examination of 25 MCQ.
| During the examination period | 25% |
Last updated: 4 March 2025
Dates & times
- Semester 2
Coordinator Elizabeth Hurley Mode of delivery On Campus (Parkville) Contact hours Total time commitment 85 hours Teaching period 28 July 2025 to 26 October 2025 Last self-enrol date 8 August 2025 Census date 1 September 2025 Last date to withdraw without fail 26 September 2025 Assessment period ends 21 November 2025 Semester 2 contact information
Email: continuing-education@unimelb.edu.au
Phone: + 61 3 8344 0149
Contact hours: https://unimelb.edu.au/professional-development/contact-us
What do these dates mean
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- Your tuition fees, academic transcript and statements.
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- Student Learning Entitlement. This applies to all students enrolled in a Commonwealth Supported Place (CSP).
Subjects withdrawn after the census date (including up to the ‘last day to withdraw without fail’) count toward the Student Learning Entitlement.
Last updated: 4 March 2025
Further information
- Texts
- Available through the Community Access Program
About the Community Access Program (CAP)
This subject is available through the Community Access Program (also called Single Subject Studies) which allows you to enrol in single subjects offered by the University of Melbourne, without the commitment required to complete a whole degree.
Please note Single Subject Studies via Community Access Program is not available to student visa holders or applicants
Entry requirements including prerequisites may apply. Please refer to the CAP applications page for further information.
Additional information for this subject
a Doctor of Medicine or a Bachelor of Medicine/Bachelor of Surgery (MBBS) or equivalent
or
an undergraduate degree or equivalent in allied health, nursing, physiotherapy, or science.
Last updated: 4 March 2025