Course overview
The aim of this course is to develop the advanced knowledge and skills required to practice in the area of abdominal sonography with autonomy, well developed judgement, adaptability and responsibility. Sonographic imaging of the liver, pancreas, spleen, biliary tree, major vessels, renal, male pelvis, prostate, adrenal, retroperitoneum, paediatric abdomen and urinary tract and gastrointestinal tract, and the disease processes, sectional anatomy, physiology, pathophysiology and embryology related to these areas.
Course learning outcomes
- Autonomously plan and describe the implementation of a sonographic examination of abdominal studies using advanced anatomy, physiology, embryology, pathophysiology, normal and abnormal sonographic appearances, ultrasound physics and image optimisations.
- Independently select appropriate sonographic examination methods to match the clinical setting and patient requirements in accordance with organisational procedures, professional standards and evidence based practice.
- Modify or extend the abdominal sonographic examination based on an interpretation of sonographic images and clinical presentation.
- Accurately record an abdominal sonographic examination and clinical findings and effectively communicate those findings using appropriate terminology.
- Review relevant and professional ethical standards in abdominal sonography to deliver consistent, safe and patient focused services.
Availability
Class details
Online
Class number 20112
Section 01OL
Size 200
Available 192
Class details
Online
Class number 50092
Section 01OL
Size 200
Available 200
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