SON5024 · Musculoskeletal, neonatal and paediatric sonography

Overview

In this unit you will develop advanced skills in musculoskeletal and paediatric ultrasound, covering evidence-based scanning methods and protocols for the musculoskeletal system as well as the paediatric brain, hips, and abdomen. You will learn to interpret complex normal and abnormal findings, adapt scanning approaches to the clinical question and patient presentation, and apply principles of neonatal and paediatric care. The unit also provides an opportunity for you to apply effective communication and collaboration with patients and multidisciplinary healthcare teams, and encourages the integration of research evidence and clinical insights to support evidence-based ultrasound practice.

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. Integrate advanced musculoskeletal and paediatric ultrasound protocols to optimise imaging quality and diagnostic accuracy.
2. Apply advanced knowledge and skills when undertaking complex musculoskeletal and paediatric ultrasound examinations.
3. Evaluate normal and abnormal musculoskeletal and paediatric sonographic findings to support clinical decision-making.
4. Communicate and collaborate effectively with patients and multidisciplinary healthcare professionals in advanced ultrasound practice.
5. Synthesise research evidence and clinical insights to contribute to evidence-based practice.

Workload

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