Overview

This unit addresses scientific and technical principles of diagnostic ultrasound and the scanning modes. The fundamentals of ultrasound transducers, continuous-wave and pulse-wave high frequency sound, A-mode, M-mode and B-mode diagnostic ultrasound scanning, the Doppler effect, spectral Doppler, colour and power Doppler and associated instrumentation are introduced. Recent developments in harmonic … For more content click the Read More button below.

Offerings

S1-01-CLAYTON-ONLINE
S2-01-CLAYTON-ONLINE

Rules

Enrolment Rule

Contacts

Chief Examiner(s)

Dr Paul Lombardo

Unit Coordinator(s)

Dr Paul Lombardo

Learning outcomes

On successful completion of this unit, you should be able to:
1.

Ultrasound production, propagation and tissue interactions and the focusing and steering of ultrasound beams;

2.

The instrumentation, performance and use of A-mode, real-time B-mode and M-mode scanning in ultrasound practice;

3.

The Doppler effect and Doppler modes used in diagnostic ultrasound to image vascular flow including spectral, colour and power modes;

4.

Image quality, relevant image processing, the recognition of artefacts and instrument calibration;

5.

Safety issues in medical ultrasound, bio-effects and potential bio-hazards;

6.

Advances in harmonic imaging the use of contrast agents and future trends on transducer technologies.

Assessment summary

This unit is exempt from the grading and results update provision to offer supplementary assessments. Check the grading and results update page to find out which teaching periods this exemption applies to.

Assessment

1 - Pearson secure online exam (1 hour)
2 - Written exam (2 hours and 10 minutes)
3 - Assignment (2,000 words)

Learning resources

Required resources

Availability in areas of study

Medical ultrasound