General Medical Ultrasound

Module description

About this module

The module focuses on development of competence in assessment of a broad range of general medical ultrasound referrals. This includes recognition and interpretation of ultrasound findings in common/ complex pathologies of the abdomen and male pelvis and normal appearances / common pathologies of the female pelvis.

There are a total of 400 total learning hours for the module, which includes seven full days of on campus teaching / tutorials and directed study tasks. In addition, you will require access to a suitable clinical placement for a recommended minimum of 14 hours (two days) per week supervised scanning practice for the duration of the module.

To enrol to this module:

• you must be studying or have completed the Principles of Medical Ultrasound module (or an equivalent qualification).
• you must have access to a recommended minimum of two days per week supervised scanning practice with a named ultrasound mentor.

Entry is subject to discussion with module leader and completion of a practice based agreement.