SON5021 · Sonographic abdominal imaging

Overview

This unit will provide you with comprehensive training in abdominal ultrasound, covering sonographic scanning methods and evidence-based protocols for abdominal and retroperitoneal organs and related vascular structures. You will develop advanced skills in image acquisition and interpretation, including recognition of normal anatomy, anatomical variants, and pathological findings, while adapting scanning approaches to suit the clinical question and patient presentation. The unit also emphasises the application of imaging findings to support clinical decision-making, effective communication with patients and healthcare teams, and reflective practice to enhance professional competence.

Areas of study: Medical ultrasound

Offerings

Assessment

The Handbook lists an examination for this unit.

Assessment in this unit includes hurdle assessment tasks. Failure of any hurdle assessment task may result in failure of the unit.

Assessment details may change. Please refer to the assessment information in Moodle closer to the start of the teaching period.

Requisites

Learning outcomes

1. Apply evidence based abdominal ultrasound protocols to optimise the imaging outcomes.
2. Integrate safe and effective scanning techniques to achieve high-quality abdominal imaging.
3. Interpret and evaluate normal and abnormal abdominal sonographic appearances to support clinical decision-making.
4. Communicate and collaborate with patients and healthcare professionals to support patient-centred care in ultrasound practice.
5. Reflect on clinical experiences and learning to enhance professional competence.

Workload

Applied Sessions: 2 x hours per week (2 x 12 weeks = 24 hours) Tutorials: 2 hours per semester Teaching is all online.

Student experience, not official rules. Nothing here changes what the Handbook says.