Clinical Ultrasound – Core Concepts (MEDI90112)

Intended learning outcomes

On completion of this subject, students should be able to:

• Critically evaluate the role of clinical ultrasound as a core pillar of clinical assessment and management in health care.
• Evaluate the physics, transducer and machine componentry, image optimisation pertaining to ultrasound image generation and biosafety for clinical applications of ultrasound.
• Evaluate common pitfalls and limitations of clinical ultrasound and how these impact on the clinical utility of clinical ultrasound.
• Critically evaluate how to optimise ultrasound images for a variety of types of clinical ultrasound.
• Critique requirements for focused ultrasound reporting, image archiving, infection control, and machine care.
• Evaluate the requirements for training, competence and credentialing in focused clinical and/or procedural ultrasound in general.

Generic skills

• Improved analytical and interpretive skills
• Enhanced time utilisation
• Improved written skills and problem-solving skills