Course overview
The aim of this course is to allow the student to acquire the advanced knowledge and skills required to practice in the area superficial parts sonography with autonomy, well developed judgement, adaptability and responsibility. Anatomy, physiology, embryology, pathophysiology, scanning techniques and interpretation of sonographic images relating to thyroid and neck, scrotum, breast, eye, interventional, paediatric (including neurosonography and musculoskeletal applications in the neonate and child).
Course learning outcomes
- Plan and describe the implementation of sonographic examinations of superficial parts, paediatric neurosonography and the paediatric hip using knowledge of relevant anatomy, physiology, normal and abnormal sonographic appearances, ultrasound physics and image optimisation.
- Use independent judgement to select appropriate sonographic examination methods to match the clinical setting and patient requirements in accordance with organisational procedures, professional standards and evidence based practice.
- Use the interpretation of sonographic images and assessment of clinical presentation to modify or extend the superficial parts sonographic examination.
- Generate a record of the superficial parts sonographic examination and the clinical findings and effectively communicate those findings using appropriate terminology.
- Review relevant and professional ethical standards in superficial parts sonography required to deliver consistent, safe and patient focussed services.