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General Principles and FAST Techniques (VETS90040)
Graduate courseworkPoints: 12.5Not available in 2024
Overview
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This subject will focus on the importance of the correct use of the ultrasound machine controls and guide the candidate in learning how to control their own machine to create an optimal image.
The general principles of the ultrasound examination – this topic will include image formation and artefacts- how to recognise the artefacts and how to minimise those which impede image interpretation. There will be specific instruction on the “ultrasound report” and the importance of the description of findings and then the interpretation of these findings in light of the patients other clinical information.
FAST- focused assessment with sonology for triage: the use of ultrasound in the emergency situation. In this tutorial the principles of the AFAST (abdominal) and TFAST (thoracic) will be covered.
Intended learning outcomes
At the completion of the subject, students should be able to;
- Correctly set up and adjust the machine for optimal imaging of the abdomen of a dog or cat
- Explain the origin, and possible correction or minimisation of ultrasound artefacts
- Explain the features of a well written ultrasound report
- Describe the technique for AFAST and TFAST (abdominal/ thoracic focused assessment with sonology for trauma, triage and monitoring)
- Assess the thorax and abdomen for the presence of fluid and the thorax for pneumothorax
- Interpret the sonographic findings of AFAST and TFAST examinations.
Generic skills
Successful candidate should develop skills in problem solving, analysis and written and verbal communication.
Last updated: 31 January 2024
Eligibility and requirements
Prerequisites
Admission into the GC-SAUA Graduate Certificate in Small Animal Ultrasound Abdominal
This subject is not available for students admitted in any other courses.
Corequisites
None
Non-allowed subjects
None
Inherent requirements (core participation requirements)
The University of Melbourne is committed to providing students with reasonable adjustments to assessment and participation under the Disability Standards for Education (2005), and the Assessment and Results Policy (MPF1326). Students are expected to meet the core participation requirements for their course. These can be viewed under Entry and Participation Requirements for the course outlines in the Handbook.
Further details on how to seek academic adjustments can be found on the Student Equity and Disability Support website: http://services.unimelb.edu.au/student-equity/home
Last updated: 31 January 2024
Assessment
Description | Timing | Percentage |
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Self-assessment by multiple choice questions, 10 MCQ for each of 10 tutorials, takes 20 minutes - following each tutorial and one prior to subject completion
| Throughout the teaching period | 20% |
50 MCQ open book examination, during exam week
| During the examination period | 50% |
Interpretation of 25 case studies assessed by structured questions pertaining to each case - 5 MCQ per case
| Throughout the teaching period | 30% |
Last updated: 31 January 2024
Dates & times
Not available in 2024
Time commitment details
170 hours per 12.5 credit point subject
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Last updated: 31 January 2024
Further information
- Texts
Prescribed texts
Small Animal Diagnostic Ultrasound 3 rd Ed Nyland and Mattoon
Text and Atlas of Small Animal Ultrasonography 2 nd Ed Penninck and D’Anjou
- Related Handbook entries
This subject contributes to the following:
Type Name Course Graduate Certificate in Small Animal Ultrasound Abdominal - 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.
Entry requirements including prerequisites may apply. Please refer to the CAP applications page for further information.
Last updated: 31 January 2024