Overview

Sonographic scanning methods and standard protocols related to examinations of adult liver, gallbladder, biliary system, pancreas, gastrointestinal tract, urinary system, spleen, retroperitoneum, abdominal wall and related vascular structures. The scientific principles underpinning tissue harmonic imaging and use of contrast agents in abdominal sonography. Interpretational skills in respect to recognition of … For more content click the Read More button below.

Offerings

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

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.

Identify, describe and justify the selection of protocols, imaging parameters, equipment and transducers for sonographic examinations of the upper abdomen;

2.

Perform routine sonographic examinations of the upper abdomen safely and to a standard and ethical conduct expected of a competent sonographer:

3.

Identify and describe normal and abnormal sonographic appearances of the organs and structures in the upper abdomen and related artefacts;

4.

Recognise when modifications to routine scanning approaches are required and describe the limitations of ultrasound in regards to imaging the upper abdomen;

5.

Implement Spectral, Colour and Power Doppler techniques where appropriate in upper abdominal ultrasound imaging;

6.

Explain the application of contrast agents and tissue harmonic imaging in abdominal sonography, and describe and implement quality assurance principles in abdominal imaging.

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 - Written exam (2 hours and 10 minutes) (40%) , Image recognition examination (1 hour) (20%)
2 - 2 x Assignments (1,500 words each)
3 - Clinical Skills assessment
4 - Compulsory attainment of a requisite number of ultrasound examinations

Workload requirements

Fieldwork

Learning resources

Required resources

Availability in areas of study

Medical ultrasound