310691 v.1 Postgraduate Diploma in Medical Sonography

PGradDipMedSono(Curtin)

This course is not available to International Onshore Students on Student Visas

Introduction

The modality of medical ultrasound within the field of medical imaging has seen rapid development over the past decade. Applications of ultrasound include obstetrics, musculoskeletal, vascular, abdominal and small part imaging. Medical ultrasound examinations are becoming a more requested medical test and sonographers, who perform these examinations, are in high demand. Sonographers produce ultrasound images and provide an informed opinion on each examination. The Postgraduate Diploma in Medical Sonography provides the background knowledge and clinical skills required of a qualified sonographer.

Course Entry Requirements

Entry to the Graduate Diploma program requires a recognised Bachelor degree in Medical Imaging Science or a related area.

Recognition of Prior Learning

Applications for recognition of prior learning are assessed on an individual basis. Specific RPL information Student has completed: Diploma of medical ultrasonography Part 1 from the Australian Society for Ultrasound in Medicine - RPL granted 310700 Ultrasound Physics and Instrumentation 511 (25 credits) and 310701 Sectional Anatomy, Embryology and Pathophysiology 511 (25 credits). Student has completed: Diploma of Medical Ultrasonography Part 2 from the Australian Society for Ultrasound in Medicine and are registered as an Accredited Medical Sonographer through the Australian Sonographer Accreditation Registry. - RPL granted 310700 Ultrasound Physics and Instrumentation 511 (25 credits) and 310701 Sectional Anatomy, Embryology and Pathophysiology 511 (25 credits) and up to an additional three units at departments discretion (75 credits).

Duration and Availability

This fee paying course is only offered on a part-time external study basis only.

Course Organisation

The course will be offered on an external basis with entry into the course in either semester one or semester two. It is expected the majority of students will enrol on a part-time basis due to the clinical requirements of the course. A limited selection of units will be offered if students enter in semester two. A requirement of five of the proposed units is that the student be employed and participating in clinical ultrasound examinations at least three days per week.

Professional Recognition

It is expected that Postgraduate Diploma in Medical Sonography program will be accredited by the Australasian Sonographer Accreditation Registry (ASAR).

Career Opportunities

A sonographer conducts dynamic diagnostic examinations with the use of high definition ultrasound imaging equipment covering a wide range of clinical areas. These include obstetrics and gynaecology, abdominal, vascular, musculoskeletal, paediatrics, breast, and the superficial glands.

Additional Course Expenses

Students may be expected to purchase a number of textbooks, readers and other essential study materials.

Course Structure Disclaimer

Curtin University reserves the right to alter the internal composition of any course to ensure learning outcomes retain maximum relevance. Any changes to the internal composition of a course will protect the right of students to complete the course within the normal timeframe and will not result in additional cost to students through a requirement to undertake additional units.

Course Structure			Hrs/Wk	Credit
Year 1 Semester 1
310695	v.1	Superficial Parts and Paediatric Sonography 521	4.0	25.0
310698	v.1	Obstetric Sonography 521	4.0	25.0
310700	v.1	Ultrasound Physics and Instrumentation 511	4.0	25.0
310701	v.1	Sectional Anatomy, Embryology and Pathophysiology 511	4.0	25.0
				100.0
Year 1 Semester 2
310694	v.1	Sonography of the Abdomen and Reproductive System 512	4.0	25.0
310696	v.1	Advanced Doppler and Vascular Sonography 522	4.0	25.0
310697	v.1	Musculoskeletal Sonography and Advancements in Ultrasound 522	4.0	25.0
310699	v.1	Clinical Sonography 512	4.0	25.0
				100.0