Graduate Diploma in Medical Sonography (General), University of South Australia (UniSA). 2020 information for Australian students

This degree is only available to Australian students

You're considered an Australian student if you are any of the following:

Australian or New Zealand Citizen
Australian Permanent Resident (including Humanitarian Visa holders)

Australian students

Start Date
February
July

Campus
City East

Duration
1 year(s) full-time

Program Code
IGSOF

SATAC Code
4GD546 (External)

Study as
Part-time only

Mode
Online

Fees
$AU 27,900 per 1.0 EFTSL for students enrolled in 2020

Entry requirements

Applicants must:
- be qualified as a medical radiation professional with a recognised bachelor's degree, or equivalent
  qualification; OR
- hold a recognised Graduate Certificate in Medical Sonography or equivalent qualification; OR
- have completed a recognised higher education program at bachelor's degree level or higher from a
  recognised higher education institution, together with:
the following pre requisite courses successfully completed within the last 10 years from a recognised higher
education institution:
- 4.5 units* of successfully passed study or equivalent at a minimum of bachelor's degree level (AQF 7) of
  Human Anatomy, which includes anatomy of the head and neck, thorax, abdomen and pelvis, and the
  musculoskeletal and vascular systems; AND
- two courses each equivalent to 4.5 units* of Human Physiology at bachelor's degree level (AQF 7) with at least a pass level; AND
- 4.5 units* of successfully passed study or equivalent at a minimum of bachelor's degree level (AQF 7) of
  Human Pathology or Pathophysiology.
Applicants who hold a recognised bachelor's degree must complete Section A of the additional information form to confirm the Human Anatomy, Human Physiology and Pathology (or Pathophysiology) content. Applicants who hold a recognised bachelor's degree with no clinical placements embedded in the program must also:

provide documented evidence that they have secured a training position within an ultrasound department, and are/will be supervised by an accredited medical sonographer who is registered with ASAR;

OR

complete Section B of the form, providing evidence of 300 hours of clinical experience in a patient care environment as described in the form. The form can be found at: http://www.unisa.edu.au/health/form-IMSO_IGSO

*4.5 units is equivalent to 0.125 EFTSL.
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Students in this program are required to secure their own supervised training position for the duration of their study. Students that have not secured a placement are unable to progress in the program after the first four courses.

Aim

The program provides medical radiation and other allied health professionals with the mechanism to develop the competencies of a new advanced professional area in medical sonography.

Content & Structure

The program requires completion of eight prescribed courses (36 units of study), together with the satisfactory completion of 2200 hours of ultrasound scanning experience and associated clinical examinations. The prescribed courses develop knowledge, clinical skills, critical thinking and analytical skills for effective practice as a medical sonographer.

What courses you'll study

Course name	Area and cat no.	Units
LEVEL 1
Ultrasound Physics and Instrumentation	RADY 5030	4.5	Rule(s): 1,2
Professional Issues for Sonographers	RADY 5024	4.5	Rule(s): 2
Abdominal Sonography	RADY 5013	4.5	Rule(s): 2
Superficial Parts Sonography	RADY 5015	4.5	Rule(s): 2
LEVEL 2
Musculoskeletal Sonography	RADY 5029	4.5	Rule(s): 4,6
Obstetric and Gynaecologic Sonography	RADY 5014	4.5	Rule(s): 4,6
Vascular Sonography	RADY 5016	4.5	Rule(s): 4,6
Clinical Sonography Portfolio	RADY 5026	4.5	Rule(s): 3,5,6,8

Rules & notes

Rules

1. Credit will be given for this course if the student can provide proof of completion of the Diploma of Medical Ultrasonography Part 1, awarded by the Australasian Society for Ultrasound in Medicine, within 5 years prior to enrolment in the program.

2. Students must successfully complete the four level 1 courses prior to enrolling in the remainder of the program.

3. Students must maintain a clinical experience logbook which documents a minimum of 2200 hours of supervised ultrasound experience (verified by an ASAR accredited sonographer) over the duration of the program. Students will be required to submit evidence at prescribed milestones set by the Program Director.

4. At the completion of this course students must submit a Clinical Progress Report.

5. Students must have completed at least 2000 hours of clinical sonography experience and at least 2 Clinical Progress Reports to enrol in this course.

6. Students must provide evidence that they have a supervised external training position for the duration of these courses. For all domestic students and for international students training in Australia, supervision must be provided by a sonographer(s) registered with the Australian Sonographers Accreditation Registry.

7. Participation is required in clinical placements where students are required to physically handle people including lifting and supporting people with disabilities.

8. For this course all students must attend a compulsory OSCE examination on campus in Adelaide.

Notes

1. The program is offered on a part-time basis over a minimum of 2 years, and only by external delivery.

2. Applicants are advised that the program requires the completion of 2200 hours of supervised ultrasound experience. Applicants are responsible for organising their own training position in an ultrasound department in order to acquire the scanning experience.

3. Students who are unable to secure a training position after completing level 1 courses in the program will be offered exit with a Graduate Certificate in Medical Sonography Principles and Theory (General). The Graduate Certificate exit award will NOT provide the student with ASAR accreditation.

Professional accreditation and recognition

This program enables graduates to apply for full professional accreditation from the Australian Sonographer Accreditation Registry (ASAR) under the General Sonography category. Evidence of scanning experience in an Australian or New Zealand clinical setting is required for such accreditation.