Graduate Certificate in Breast Imaging

Degree Level Postgraduate

Years

Australian students

Start Date
February
July

Campus
City East

Duration
0.5 year(s) full-time

Program Code
ICBR

SATAC Code
4GC039 (External)

Study as
Part-time only

Mode
Online

Fees
Commonwealth Supported

Entry requirements

Applicants are required to:
- Hold a confirmed training position, within a suitable breast imaging department, that will be supervised by an accredited medical sonographer who is registered with the Australian Sonographer Accreditation Registry (ASAR); AND EITHER
- Hold a bachelor degree or higher in an approved Field of Education (FOE); OR
- Hold a Graduate Certificate in Medical Sonography Principles and Theory; OR
- Hold current registration with the Medical Radiation Practice Board of Australia (or overseas equivalent, where accreditation was awarded following completion of a recognised degree).
Approved Fields of Education

Applicants are required to have completed a program of study (at bachelor level or higher) in one of the following approved Fields of Education (FOE):
- Medical Studies
- Nursing
- Pharmacy
- Radiography
- Rehabilitation Therapies (excluding Audiology and Massage Therapy)
- Dentistry
- Optometry
- Human Movement
- Paramedical Studies
- Health Science.
Note: This program requires the completion of a logbook with supervised ultrasound experience for Breast Sonography. Applicants are responsible for organising their own training position in an ultrasound department in order to acquire the scanning experience.
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This program is offered on a part-time basis over a minimum of 1 year, and is offered only by external delivery. Students must hold a training position in order to complete components of the program.

Aim

The program provides diagnostic radiographers and other allied health professionals with the mechanism to develop new skills and knowledge in specialist areas of mammography and breast ultrasound.

Content & Structure

The program requires completion of 18 units of prescribed courses specifically designed to develop new skills and knowledge in the specialist areas of mammography and breast ultrasound by combining theory and practice. There is also a requirement to complete a logbook of specified breast ultrasound scans.

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What courses you'll study

Course name	Area and cat no.	Units
Professional Issues for Sonographers	RADY 5024	4.5
Ultrasound Physics and Instrumentation	RADY 5030	4.5
Mammography	RADY 5003	4.5	Rule(s): 1
Breast Sonography	RADY 5002	4.5	Rule(s): 2

Rules & notes

Rules

1. This course requires all students to attend an intensive one-week workshop on campus.

2. Students must complete a logbook of their supervised ultrasound experience for this course.

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

Notes

1. The program is offered on a part-time basis over a minimum of 1 year by external delivery with attendance at a mandatory one week on-campus workshop.

Professional accreditation and recognition

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