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Medical Ultrasound

Programme Aims and Objectives

The programme aims to produce an independent thinking, graduate sonographer who will be able to:

  1. Understand and demonstrate coherent and detailed subject knowledge and professional competencies some of which will be informed by recent research/scholarship in sonography
  2. Explain a range of scientific principles relevant to more complex areas of sonography and their application in clinical practice;
  3. Deploy accurately standard techniques of analysis and enquiry within sonography;
  4. Demonstrate a conceptual understanding which enables the development and sustaining of an argument;
  5. Evaluate and comment on aspects of recent research and/or scholarship;
  6. Critically appraise potential innovations and their relevant evidence base in the field of sonography;
  7. Evaluate the uncertainty, ambiguity and limitations of knowledge in sonography and critically reflect on their own practice and that of others within and outside the field of sonography;
  8. Critically evaluate scholarly reviews and primary sources;
  9. Apply knowledge and understanding in order to initiate and carry out a project related to a specific area of sonography, utilising critical appraisal of evidence, application of research methods, scientific and technical thinking, problem-solving and communication skills;
  10. Demonstrate clinical and professional competencies at the level of a safe beginner as outlined in relevant standards of proficiencies and codes of conduct and conform to professional boundaries and norms where applicable
  11. Competently perform a range of ultrasound scans, within a defined scope of practice, in practice under supervision
  12. Develop transferable skills including critical thinking, problem solving, independent learning, scientific enquiry, professional working, and reflective practice.

 

Key Contacts

 

Programme Handbook

BSc Hons Medical Ultrasound Programme Handbook 2024-25 (Year 1) (2)

Year 1

ARCS1152 Medical Ultrasound Clinical Practice 1

Learning outcomes

On completion of this module students should be able to:

  • Undertake ultrasound examinations on a range of non-complex patients in a safe manner in accordance with national and local policies and legislation.
  • Describe the application of local Trust policies relevant to ultrasound practice, specifically ultrasound safety, health and safety, infection control and moving and handling.
  • Demonstrate a self-awareness of interpersonal behaviour and professionalism on patient management, cultural sensitivity, and care and communication with service users and carers,
  • Be able to reflect on the ultrasound examination for adequacy and understand clinical details.
  • Demonstrate an awareness of inter-professional working

 

Assessment

  • 1500 word Essay
  • Clinical Portfolio (Pass/Fail)

 

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