Unit Synopsis
In this unit you will study the application of ultrasound and other imaging modalities, in the diagnostic imaging of the paediatric patient. You will build on your knowledge of anatomy, embryology and pathophysiology to differentiate the sonographic appearance of normal anatomy and variants and that of paediatric and congenital disease. You will acquire knowledge of the sonographic techniques and protocols used in paediatric imaging. You will apply your knowledge to analyse sonographic findings, leading to the communication of a differential diagnosis. You will compare imaging, prognosis and treatment options and will be asked to think about the impact of a diagnosis on the paediatric patient and their family. Ethics and safety of each examination will be discussed to allow the importance of this to be appreciated when dealing with the paediatric patient and their family.
Details
| Level | Undergraduate |
|---|---|
| Unit Level | 3 |
| Credit Points | 6 |
| Student Contribution Band | SCA Band 2 |
| Fraction of Full-Time Student Load | 0.125 |
| Pre-requisites or Co-requisites |
Prerequisites MEDS12004 Sonographic Skills Development 1and MEDS13001 Ultrasound of Obstetrics and Gynaecology 2
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 - 2026
Attendance Requirements
All on-campus students are expected to attend scheduled classes - in some units, these classes are identified as a mandatory (pass/fail) component and attendance is compulsory. International students, on a student visa, must maintain a full time study load and meet both attendance and academic progress requirements in each study period (satisfactory attendance for International students is defined as maintaining at least an 80% attendance record).
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
| Assessment Task | Weighting |
|---|---|
| 1. Written Assessment | 50% |
| 2. Online Test | 50% |
This is a graded unit: your overall grade will be calculated from the marks or grades for each assessment task, based on the relative weightings shown in the table above. You must obtain an overall mark for the unit of at least 50%, or an overall grade of ‘pass’ in order to pass the unit. If any ‘pass/fail’ tasks are shown in the table above they must also be completed successfully (‘pass’ grade). You must also meet any minimum mark requirements specified for a particular assessment task, as detailed in the ‘assessment task’ section (note that in some instances, the minimum mark for a task may be greater than 50%).
Past Exams
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Term 2 - 2017 : The overall satisfaction for students in the last offering of this course was 100.00% (`Agree` and `Strongly Agree` responses), based on a 100% response rate.
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: Student feedback
Positive comments on unit structure
Parts of this unit will be incorporated into a new paediatrics and obstetrics unit as the course is changing in future.
Parts of this unit were incorporated into MEDS13009 Obstetrics and Paediatric Sonography.
On successful completion of this unit, you will be able to:
- Explain sonographic assessment of the paediatric patient.
- Differentiate the aetiology of paediatric and congenital disease in relation to sonographic appearance.
- Critically evaluate clinical data to communicate a differential diagnosis.
- Appraise paediatric imaging in relation to safe practice and patient-centred care.
Linked to National Standards
1. ASAR Accreditation Standards for General Sonography - Foundation units of Competence - Unit 1-5, 6, 10, 12
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