Whether you’re working in diagnostic radiology, midwifery or are a clinician directly seeing patients, this course gives you the very best ultrasound education, skills and training, from the principles and practice of ultrasound to undertaking cutting edge research delivered by internationally respected experts in point-of-care (PoCUS) practice and education at our state-of-the-art ultrasound simulation centre at our Darlington campus.
You must normally hold an appropriate health-related undergraduate degree or equivalent professional qualification appropriate to your area of study and have access to an acceptable clinical placement.
Under recognition of prior learning (RPL) you may be awarded credits for previous study or related work experience which can be credited towards the course you want to study. Find out more about RPL.
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Prior to enrolling on the course, you must negotiate a clinical placement, where you can gain your practical skills. You must find this placement, the University cannot help with this.
Principles of Ultrasound Science and Technology
This face-to-face delivered module is supplemented by personal learning and webinars. You explore the foundations of ultrasound science, machine features and safe practice.
General Medical and Gynaecological Ultrasound
This module explores relevant and important topics for sonographers working in ultrasound departments, including early pregnancy scanning.
Lower Limb Musculoskeletal Ultrasound
You will explore the lower limb curriculum for sonographers undertaking a musculoskeletal practice.
Negotiated Study in Medical Ultrasound Practice
Ultrasound in clinical medicine is exciting and dynamic. Develop training and knowledge by exploring areas such as pediatrics and procedural techniques. Techniques include joint injections and ultrasound-guided nerve blocks.
Obstetric and Gynaecological Ultrasound
This module is aimed at assisting midwives, radiographers and other health care professionals who are working in obstetric and gynecological practice.
Upper Limb Musculoskeletal Ultrasound
This module comprehensively covers the upper limb curriculum for sonographers undertaking a musculoskeletal practice.
This module delivers the curriculum for clinical vascular scientists and vascular sonographers.
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