Superficial Parts Sonography

Course aim

The aim of this course is to allow the student to acquire the advanced knowledge and skills required to practice in the area superficial parts sonography with autonomy, well developed judgement, adaptability and responsibility.

Course content

Anatomy, physiology, embryology, pathophysiology, scanning techniques and interpretion of sonographic images relating to thyroid and neck, scrotum, breast, eye, interventional, paediatric (including neurosonography and musculoskeletal applications in the neonate and child).

Textbook(s)

-, Online resources will be advised

Prerequisite(s)

Subject Area & Catalogue Number	Course Name
Group 1
RADY 5017	Ultrasound Physics and Instrumentation 1
RADY 5018	Ultrasound Physics and Instrumentation 2
RADY 5024	Professional Issues for Sonographers
Group 2
RADY 5030	Ultrasound Physics and Instrumentation
RADY 5024	Professional Issues for Sonographers

Students to choose from one of the above groups for their prerequisites.

Corequisite(s)

Nil

Teaching method

Component	Duration
EXTERNAL, CITY EAST, ONLINE
External (Online)	- x 13 weeks
Workshop (On campus - optional)	7 hours x -

Note: These components may or may not be scheduled in every study period. Please refer to the timetable for further details.

Assessment

Case study, Examination, Presentation, Test/Quiz

Fees

EFTSL*: 0.125
Commonwealth Supported program (Band 2)
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Fee-paying program for domestic and international students
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* Equivalent Full Time Study Load. Please note: all EFTSL values are published and calculated at ten decimal places. Values are displayed to three decimal places for ease of interpretation.