Units

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Sample subject outline - Semester 1 2013

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

Rationale

Detailed knowledge of the relevant clinical manifestations that relate to vascular ultrasound is essential for the Sonographer to perform an accurate examination. This unit is offered in the second year of the course in order to coincide with your likely clinical progression into basic vascular ultrasound.

Aims

The aim of the unit is to provide you with a detailed understanding of Doppler physics and hemodynamic principles. The unit will provide you with an advanced understanding of the techniques required to conduct various vascular ultrasound examinations.

Objectives

On completion of this unit you should be able to:

1. Effectively demonstrate a comprehensive understanding of the principles of Doppler ultrasound physics and haemodynamics.



2. Interpret and critically examine the Doppler effect and its relevance to the calculation of blood flow velocities and correlate these values with clinical findings.



3. Apply advanced knowledge of anatomy, physiology and pathology to the ultrasound examinations of the vascular system.



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

Content

The unit covers the following topic areas:

• Principles of non-invasive vascular diagnosis.


• Haemodynamics.


• Doppler ultrasound principles and instrumentation.


• Vascular ultrasound assessment of:


• cerebrovascular system


• abdominal vasculature


• peripheral arterial vasculature


• peripheral venous vasculature


• New and advanced vascular ultrasound assessment techniques.

Approaches to Teaching and Learning

The unit combines an intensive block of lectures, tutorials and in-class demonstrations at the start of the semester which is complemented by ongoing online materials for self-paced learning.

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 Exercises
Description: (Summative and Formative) - A series of problem-solving exercises presented as modules on the Blackboard site.
Relates to objectives: 2 & 4
Weight: 20%
Internal or external: External
Group or individual: Individual
Due date: Mid semester

Assessment name: Written Assignment
Description: (Summative) - A written essay. Topic to be advised
Relates to objectives: 1, 3 & 4
Weight: 20%
Internal or external: External
Group or individual: Individual
Due date: Mid semester

Assessment name: Examination (written)
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 reading:

Zwiebel, W.J. (ed.). (2005). Introduction to Vascular Ultrasonography (5th ed.). Philadelphia. Pa.: W.B. Saunders.

Allan, P., Norman McDicken, W., et al (2006). Clinical Doppler Ultrasound (2nd ed.). UK: Churchill Livingstone.

Thrush, A., & Hartshorne, T. (2005). Peripheral Vascular Ultrasound: How, Why and When (2nd ed.), UK: Churchill Livingstone.

Polak, J (2004). Peripheral Vascular Sonography: A Practical Guide (2nd ed.). Philadelphia: Lippincott Williams & Wilkins.

Strandness, E. (2002). Duplex Scanning in Vascular Disorders (3rd ed.). Philadelphia: Lippincott Williams & Wilkins.

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