Course Overview
This module is designed for health care professionals particularly radiographers who wish to develop the necessary clinical and evaluative skills for the competent performance and accurate reporting of their specific chosen area of vascular ultrasound examinations. The module is taken in combination with Ultrasound Image Production & Optimisation and Principles of Ultrasound Reporting in order to achieve an ultrasound qualification. It may only be studied as a standalone module by qualified sonographers who have not previously studied Vascular ultrasound.
On completion of the module students will typically:
Be able to demonstrate a depth of knowledge and critical understanding of haemodynamics, anatomy, physiology and pathology of their specific chosen area of the vascular system.
Have a comprehensive understanding of techniques applicable for ultrasound investigation of the normal and abnormal vascular systems in their specific chosen area.
Demonstrate critical awareness in synthesising clinical information and evaluative skills for the competent performance of ultrasound examinations their specific chosen area of vascular ultrasound structures.
Demonstrate a range of advanced communication and decision-making skills and engage confidently in academic and professional communication appropriate to their professional practice.
Demonstrate technical expertise in competently performing their specific chosen area of vascular ultrasound examinations with precision and effectiveness.
The module is facilitated by University staff and external lecturers. Delivery of the module incorporates blended learning which aims to combine practical, simulation and classroom-based learning.
Learning outcomes
This course aims to enable students to develop the necessary clinical and evaluative skills for the competent performance and accurate reporting of their specific chosen area of vascular ultrasound examinations.
This module forms part of a medical ultrasound programme which is accredited by Consortium for the Accreditation of Sonographic Education (CASE)
Assessment
The assessment is a combination of one evaluation of patient pathways, a 1 hour in class test, completion of a portfolio and a practical skills assessment comprising a session of 3 patients. The practical skills assessment is undertaken in your own department and marked by university staff and your clinical supervisors.
A clinical placement in ultrasound is a requirement for the module.
Coursework 1 - 40% - 2000 word evaluation of a patient pathway (1)
Practical - 60% - 1 hour in class test
Practical - Pass/Fail
Coursework 1 and the Practical must be passed before the Practical Pass/Fail can be attempted
Practical Skills assessment - comprising a sessions of 3 patients. The portfoliio is a compulsory gateway to the practical skills assessment.
All individual elements of assessment must be passed.