Modules 1, 2 and 4 within the ECHO28009 unit will be linked to an online quiz assessment. All content presented in lectures and tutorials, and within prescribed readings, for these modules is assessable. 

Quiz 1 will assess your understanding of the content presented in Module 1 (Frameworks for Best Practice).

Quiz 2 will assess your understanding of the content presented in Module 2 (Imaging in Practice).

Quiz 3 will assess your understanding of the content presented in Module 4 (Future Considerations in Echocardiography).

The below parameters apply to each of the three (3) quizzes:

• The online quiz will include multiple choice and short answer style questions.
• The online quiz will be open for 45 minutes.
• Once started, the quiz cannot be paused or restarted.
• Only one (1) attempt is permitted.
• While resources (such as lecture notes and prescribed readings) may be referred to throughout the quiz, students should rely on their own understanding of content material to answer questions within the allocated time. Since student responses must demonstrate authentic consideration of professional dialogue, the use of auxiliary digital technologies such as genAI and grammar checking software is not permitted.
• The quiz must be started at least 45 minutes prior to the closure time, to take advantage of the entire time allowance.
• Any 'open' (not submitted) attempts will automatically be submitted at the time of test closure.
• In the absence of an approved extension, students will receive a mark of zero (or fail) for this assessment, if it is not completed by the scheduled date and time.

Students are reminded that IT support from the university Information and Technology Division (TASAC) is only available during AEST business hours.

These online quiz assessments are to be undertaken as an individual. As with all other university examinations, colluding with other students on non-group work tasks is considered academic misconduct, and may lead to action being taken by the Deputy Dean of Learning and Teaching HMAS.

Students are advised to refer to the ‘Assessment Policy and Procedure (Higher Education Coursework)’ document for additional university guidelines regarding assessments.

Each online quiz is worth 20% of the available marks for the unit. Each of the three (3) online quizzes must be attempted to pass this assessment item overall. Quiz responses will be assessed according to the student’s:

• use of appropriate terminology and descriptors as well as grammar and spelling;
• depth of reflection;
• ability to succinctly respond with accurate answers;
• ability to appropriately interpret presented sonographic images and cardiac assessment data (applicable to quiz 2 only);
• and understanding of module content.

This Case Discussion and Reflection assessment aims to simulate the collaborative clinical learning environment and has been developed with consideration of the Dreyfus Model of Skill Acquisition¹, the Professional Competency Framework for Sonographers² and best practice guidelines published by the American Society of Echocardiography (ASE)³.

This assessment task has three (3) components: the video presentation, peer feedback provision, and evaluation of feedback. These components will be performed in a stepwise fashion, through the Feedback Fruits platform (accessible through the Assessment tab on the unit Moodle page).

The video presentation

Following strategies discussed in lecture content and tutorials, and guided by exemplars, students will present a clinical case study to their peer audience. This video presentation will encompass discussion of pre-scan considerations (patient interactions and clinical investigations), DICOM imaging (including critique or commentary of assessment strategy) and post-scan matters (summary of findings and professional communication). Please see the below note on academic integrity and referencing, in relation to this video presentation.

Students attending clinical practicum should source this case study from their placement site, adhering to patient confidentiality protocols. Any students not attending clinical practicum must contact the unit coordinator, for supply of an appropriate case study for discussion. 

Peer feedback provision

The Feedback Fruits platform will automatically assign students to review peer video presentations as they are uploaded. Students will be directed to provide feedback to two (2) peer members. Feedback should be constructive and respectful, simulating the collegial environment of the multidisciplinary healthcare team. Guidelines for giving and receiving feedback will be discussed in unit content and prompts will also appear in the Feedback Fruits platform. All peer feedback will be anonymous within the student cohort (but not to the unit coordinator).

Feedback evaluation

In the final component of this assessment task, students are required to critically reflect on peer feedback, evaluating its utility and identifying areas for professional development where appropriate. Reflection guidelines will be discussed in unit content.

Academic integrity guidelines must be adhered to within this assessment task, and this extends to referencing. The video presentation must demonstrate a written reference list. As per Vancouver referencing guidelines, any use of genAI must be referenced in-text (in this case, the use of genAI must be specifically stated in the audio narrative). Given the complexities of image interpretation, clinical decision-making and report writing, students are advised not to rely on large language models (LLMs), as outputs often lack specificity and accuracy when interpreting clinical case studies.

Students are advised to refer to the ‘Assessment Policy and Procedure (Higher Education Coursework)’ document for additional university guidelines regarding assessments.

1. Dreyfus S. The Five-Stage Model of Adult Skill Acquisition. Bulletin of Science, Technology & Society. 2004;24(3):177-181.

2.Childs, Jessie; Thoirs, Kerry; Osborne, Brooke; Halligan, Toni; Stoodley, Paul; Quinton, Ann; et al. (2021): Professional Competency Framework for Sonographers. figshare. Online resource. https://doi.org/10.6084/m9.figshare.17148035.v2 

3. American Society of Echocardiography. Organization of professionals committed to excellence in cardiovascular ultrasound [Internet]. Asecho.org. 2022 [cited 6 January 2022]. Available from: https://www.asecho.org/

To PASS this assessment, students must achieve at least 50% of the marks available. Students will be assessed on all three (3) components of this assessment task. Criterion descriptors in the assessment rubric (available on the Moodle site) will be considered in accordance with the unit-defined competency level ‘advanced beginner’, as detailed on the assessment rubric.

Since submission of individual components in this assessment item impacts peer assessments, late submissions will not be permitted. If assessments are not submitted by the deadlines, this will result in a fail grade for this assessment.