Unit Synopsis
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
| Level | Undergraduate |
|---|---|
| Unit Level | 2 |
| Credit Points | 6 |
| Student Contribution Band | SCA Band 2 |
| Fraction of Full-Time Student Load | 0.125 |
| Pre-requisites or Co-requisites |
Prerequisites MEDS11001 Fundamentals of Sonographic Practice and MEDS11002 Relational Anatomy and Image Recognition and Corequisite MEDS12001 Physics of Ultrasound Important note: Students enrolled in a subsequent unit who failed their pre-requisite unit, should drop the subsequent unit before the census date or within 10 working days of Fail grade notification. Students who do not drop the unit in this timeframe cannot later drop the unit without academic and financial liability. See details in the Assessment Policy and Procedure (Higher Education Coursework). |
| Class Timetable | View Unit Timetable |
| Residential School | No Residential School |
Unit Availabilities from Term 1 - 2027
Term 1 - 2027 Profile
Attendance Requirements
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Recommended Student Time Commitment
Each 6-credit Undergraduate unit at CQUniversity requires an overall time commitment of an average of 12.5 hours of study per week, making a total of 150 hours for the unit.
Assessment Tasks
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This is a pass/fail (non-graded) unit. To pass the unit, you must pass all of the individual assessment tasks shown in the table above.
Past Exams
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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.
Source: SUTE unit comments
Students felt the Moodle content was extensive and the layout could be improved and condensed
Consider condensing the information under sub-headings to make navigation simpler and content easier to find.
Moodle was restructured significantly to improve navigation and accessibility to relevant information.
Source: SUTE unit comments
Some students were not satisfied with the time limit of the online test even though it was increased from prior year.
Continue with zoom tutorials using cases studies to demonstrate examples of online test questions. Consider stressing the importance of tutorial attendance to students in welcome and assessment videos.
Students were encouraged to attend weekly tutorials in which exemplars of online test questions were provided.
Source: SUTE unit comments and Unit co-ordinator reflection
Students liked the extra labs added to the unit and the 30 minute appointment-style time limit to complete Assessment One
Keep Assessment One as an authentic style assessment and the extra lab practice for students
Assessment 1 remained the same authentic style as the previous delivery.
Source: 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.
In Progress
Source: 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.
In Progress
Source: 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.
In Progress
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