Units

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Sample subject outline - Semester 2 2013

Note: Subject outlines often change before the semester begins. Below is a sample outline.

Rationale

Specialised knowledge of the diagnostic potential of medical ultrasound imaging is essential for the operator to perform effective examinations. This unit builds on the content of the unit CSN026 Ultrasonic Examination 1 introducing more advanced ultrasound examinations that are encountered in clinical practice. These topics are offered in the second semester of the course so that you have had time to understand the fundamentals of Medical Ultrasound which are outlined in the subjects CSN026 Ultrasonic Examination 1 and CSN025 Principles of Medical Ultrasound.

Aims

The aim of the unit is to provide you with an advanced understanding of the techniques involved in conducting a range of specialised ultrasound examinations. The unit will provide the necessary knowledge and skills to ensure you are able to perform these examinations effectively and with a high level of diagnostic quality.

Objectives

On completion of this unit you should be able to:

1. Apply advanced knowledge of anatomy, physiology and pathology to the ultrasound examinations of a range of speciality areas outlined in the unit.


2. Effectively demonstrate a comprehensive understanding of the various scan techniques applicable to imaging these areas.


3. Interpret and critically examine a range of standard measurements performed during these examinations and apply them to the real world environment.


4. Apply specialised knowledge of the principles and techniques of medical ultrasound imaging to ensure diagnostic quality and best practice.

Content

The unit covers the following topic areas:

• General Ultrasound Topics


• scrotum


• breast


• neck


• musculoskeletal system


• miscellaneous scan techniques of the abdomen and pelvis


• Obstetric Ultrasound Topics


• 2nd Trimester


• 3rd Trimester

Approaches to Teaching and Learning

The unit combines lectures, tutorials, in-class demonstrations for you during the on campus component and online teaching materials for self-paced problem solving exercises while you are off campus. Lecture timing will be advised prior to the start of semester.

Assessment

There are three assessments to be completed throughout the semester. You must achieve a satisfactory result (50% or above) in order to be awarded a grade of 4, or better in this unit.A structured approach to formative and summative assessment and marking will be applied to provide you with detailed feedback on your progress. You will be provided with feedback on each assessment item as you progress through the unit.

Assessment name: Problem Solving Task
Description: (Formative and Summative) A series of problem-solving exercises presented as modules on the Blackboard site.
Relates to objectives: 3 & 4
Weight: 20%
Internal or external: External
Group or individual: Individual
Due date: Throughout semester

Assessment name: Quiz/Test
Description: Imaging viewing case based examination presented as a module on the blackboard website. This assessment item will assess your ability to assess "real-life" ultrasound examinations, recognise any pathology present and interpret various ultrasound measurements.
Relates to objectives: 1-3
Weight: 20%
Internal or external: External
Group or individual: Individual
Due date: Throughout semester

Assessment name: Examination (theory)
Description: Written Examination, combining MCQ, short answers and essay type questions.
Relates to objectives: 1-3
Weight: 60%
Internal or external: External
Group or individual: Individual
Due date: Central exam period

Academic Honesty

QUT is committed to maintaining high academic standards to protect the value of its qualifications. To assist you in assuring the academic integrity of your assessment you are encouraged to make use of the support materials and services available to help you consider and check your assessment items. Important information about the university's approach to academic integrity of assessment is on your unit Blackboard site.

A breach of academic integrity is regarded as Student Misconduct and can lead to the imposition of penalties.

Resource materials

Recommended Texts and Readings:

Rumack, C., Wilson, S., & Charboneau, J. (2005). Diagnostic Ultrasound (4th ed.). Philadelphia, PA: Mosby.

Callen, P.W. (Ed.). (2007). Ultrasonography in Obstetrics and Gynaecology (5th ed.). W.B. Saunders.

Hagen-Ansert, S. (2006). Textbook of Diagnostic Ultrasonography. (6th ed.). St Louis: Mosby.

Moore, K.L. (2003). Before We are Born: Essentials of Embryology and Birth Defects (6th ed.). Philadelphia, PA: W.B. Saunders.

Moore, K.L. (2006). Clinically Oriented Anatomy (5th ed.). Philadelphia: Lippincott, Williams & Wilkins.

Underwood, J.C.E. (2004). General and Systematic Pathology (4th ed.). UK: Churchill Livingstone.

Merz, E. (2005). Ultrasound in Obstetrics and Gynecology, Vol.1: Obstetrics. NY: Thieme.

Sohn, C. (Ed.). (2004). Doppler Ultrasound in Gynecology and Obstetrics. NY: Thieme.

Risk assessment statement

There are no out of the ordinary risks associated with this unit.

Disclaimer - Offer of some units is subject to viability, and information in these Unit Outlines is subject to change prior to commencement of semester.

Last modified: 11-Oct-2012