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

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