Overview
This unit explores the sonographic assessment of normal and pathological superficial structures. You will apply knowledge of anatomy, physiology and embryology to conduct sonographic examinations of superficial structures in the laboratory setting as well as utilising simulated clinical scenarios and case studies to critically reflect on sonographic problems. Development of the knowledge, skills and attitudes required to perform an ultrasound examination of the thyroid will be assessed within a simulated environment.
Details
Pre-requisites or Co-requisites
Prerequisites MEDS11001 Fundamentals of Sonographic Practice and MEDS11002 Relational Anatomy and Image Recognition and Corequisite MEDS12001 Physics of Ultrasound
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Offerings For Term 1 - 2027
Attendance Requirements
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Feedback, Recommendations and Responses
Every unit is reviewed for enhancement each year. At the most recent review, the following staff and student feedback items were identified and recommendations were made.
Feedback from SUTE and UC reflection
The 25 minute time limit for assessment 1 did not provide sufficient representation of student knowledge.
Review question style for online test and provide a longer time limit to provide students an opportunity to demonstrate their knowledge.
Feedback from UC reflection and verbal feedback from repeating students.
Students and staff preferred the new best-of-two attempt for the Practical Assessment, as it reduced assessment and marking stress
Keep the best of two attempts format for the practical assessment as it improved cohesion and stress levels among students.
Feedback from SUTE data
Students commented they were not aware Time Gain Compensation (TGC) was an important image optimsation tool.
Introduce image optimisation into lab 1 with weekly reinforcement.