Cardiovascular Sonography Portfolio

Postgraduate | 2026

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100% online
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Area/Catalogue
RADI 5011
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Course ID
204792
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Campus
Online
Level of study
Level of study
Postgraduate
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Unit value
6
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Course owner
Allied Health & Human Perform
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Course level
1
Work Integrated Learning course
Work Integrated Learning course
Yes
Work Integrated Learning hours
Work Integrated Learning hours
100 hours
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Inbound study abroad and exchange
Inbound study abroad and exchange
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No
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University-wide elective course
No
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Single course enrolment
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Course data is interim and subject to change

Course overview

This course will provide the student with the advanced knowledge, skills and attitudes required to practice autonomously and responsibly with expert judgement and adaptability as an accredited medical sonographer, as described in the Australasian Sonographer Accreditation Registry (ASAR) Program Accreditation Guidelines. Preparation of a clinical portfolio detailing and authenticating the student's clinical knowledge and skills in cardiac or vascular sonography.

Course learning outcomes

  • Use integrated knowledge of relevant anatomy, physiology, pathophysiology, ultrasound physics, and image optimisation to demonstrate competence in the performance of specialist sonographic examinations.
  • Deliver safe, patient centred services.
  • Practice effectively and problem solve within professional and ethical frameworks.
  • Communicate effectively with patients and other professionals across a range of contexts.

Prerequisite(s)

  • Must have completed all of HLTH5902 Cardiovascular Physiology and Pathology/RADI5006 Professional Issues for Sonographers/RADI5007 Ultrasound Physics and Instrumentation/RADI5013 Clinical Applications of Echocardiography/RADI5026 Cardiovascular Anatomy and Embryology

Corequisite(s)

  • Must be enrolled in RADI5009 Advanced Cardiac Pathology

Antirequisite(s)

  • Must not have completed RADY5035 Cardiovascular Sonography Portfolio at the University of South Australia

Assumed knowledge

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Degree list
The following degrees include this course
Master of Medical Sonography (Cardiac)
Master of Medical Sonography (Vascular)