Course overview
The aim of this course is to allow the student to acquire the advanced knowledge and skills required to perform practice in the area of musculoskeletal sonography with autonomy, expert judgement, adaptability and responsibility. Normal and abnormal sono-anatomy of musculoskeletal structures; scanning principles of musculoskeletal sonography; techniques and clinical indicators for shoulder, elbow, wrist, hip, knee, ankle and foot; sonographic examination; scanning lumps and bumps; common interventional musculoskeletal procedures.
Course learning outcomes
- Autonomously plan and describe the implementation of a musculoskeletal sonographic examination using relevant knowledge of anatomy, physiology, normal and abnormal sonographic appearances, ultrasound physics and image optimisation.
- Use independent and expert 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 musculoskeletal sonographic examination across a range of clinical scenarios.
- Generate an accurate record of the musculoskeletal sonographic examination and the clinical findings and effectively communicate those findings using appropriate terminology to specialist audiences and to the patient.
- Review relevant and professional ethical standards in musculoskeletal sonography required and apply them to deliver consistent, safe and patient focussed services.