Overview

Sonographic scanning methods, techniques and protocols related to selected examinations of the cardiovascular system. Gross anatomical structure and function and relevant pathophysiological disorders associated with the cardiovascular and immune systems. Interpretational skills in respect to artefacts and the sonographic appearances of the examinations addressed will be gained. The process 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 imaging parameters, and equipment, as well as patient care and quality assurance principles for vascular, transplant and postoperative ultrasound examinations;

2.

Perform routine vascular ultrasound examinations, including functional measurements of selected vessels of the cardiovascular system to a standard and ethical conduct expected of a competent sonographer;

3.

Identify and describe the normal and abnormal sonographic appearances of the upper and lower limb venous and arterial systems and carotid and vertebral arteries on ultrasound images and related artefacts;

4.

Recognise when modifications to routine scanning approaches are required and explain the limitations of ultrasound in regards to vascular and transplant imaging;

5.

Explain, justify and implement the use of Spectral, Colour and Power Doppler techniques in vascular imaging and the assessment of blood flow and organ perfusion;

6.

Describe and explain the gross structure and pathophysiological processes including organ rejection associated with the cardiovascular and immune systems.

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 examination (2 hours and 10 minutes) (40%), Image recognition examination (1 hour) (20%)
2 - 2 x Assignments (1,500 words each)
3 - Clincial Skills Assessment.
4 - Compulsory attaintment of a requisite number of ultrasound examinations

Workload requirements

Fieldwork

Learning resources

Required resources

Availability in areas of study

Medical ultrasound