MEDS20002 - Medical Sonography Clinical Course 3

Showing: 2026 HE Term 1
General Information

Unit Synopsis

This graduate clinical unit builds on the sonographic skills, knowledge and attitudes developed during the Bachelor of Medical Sonography. You will perform diagnostic scans in areas appropriate for an ‘Entry Level Sonographer’ (as described by the Australian Sonography Association) to specified levels of competency. You will evaluate findings to formulate a differential diagnosis and initiate further investigation when appropriate. You will engage with your clinical supervisor in a critical appraisal of your professional behaviour.

Details

Level Postgraduate
Unit Level Not Applicable
Credit Points 12
Student Contribution Band SCA Band 2
Fraction of Full-Time Student Load 0.25
Pre-requisites or Co-requisites
MEDS13001 Ultrasound of Obstetrics and Gynaecology 2 prerequisite
AND
MEDS13008 Vascular Sonography prerequisite
AND
MEDS13002 Sonographic Skills Development 2 prerequisite
AND
MEDS13006 Medical Sonography Clinical Course 2 prerequisite

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).

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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).

Assessment Overview

Recommended Student Time Commitment

Each 12-credit Postgraduate unit at CQUniversity requires an overall time commitment of an average of 25 hours of study per week, making a total of 300 hours for the unit.

Assessment Tasks

Assessment Task Weighting
1. Practical Assessment 0%
2. Practical Assessment 0%
3. Practical Assessment 0%
4. Practical Assessment 0%
5. Portfolio 0%
6. Off-campus Activity 0%

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

Previous Feedback

No previous feedback available

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: 2016 student feedback
Feedback:
 Use clinical case study quizzes to increase student interaction with the Moodle site.

Recommendation:
 Trial clinical case study quizzes

Action Taken:
 This is unit is in teach out no students enrolled. Unit to be terminated when no longer required .
Unit Learning Outcomes

On successful completion of this unit, you will be able to:

  1. Apply the practical skills and critical thinking necessary to perform vascular, musculoskeletal and obstetric sonographic examinations under supervision.
  2. Perform diagnostic scans in specified areas to meet the ASA Competency Standards for the Entry Level Sonographer.
  3. Evaluate sonographic findings and formulate appropriate sonographic protocol to solve complex diagnostic problems.
  4. Critically reflect upon your professionalism, teamwork, communication skills and safe clinical practice.

Australasian Sonography Association Competency Standards for the Entry Level Sonographer
Units 1-5, 6, 7, 9, 10, 11, 12, 13.

Alignment of Assessment Tasks to Learning Outcomes
Assessment Tasks Learning Outcomes
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Alignment of Graduate Attributes to Learning Outcomes
• Professional Level
• Advanced Level
Graduate Attributes Learning Outcomes
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2 - Communication • • • •
3 - Cognitive, technical and creative skills • • •
5 - Self-management •
6 - Ethical and Professional Responsibility • • • •
7 - Leadership • •
Alignment of Assessment Tasks to Graduate Attributes
• Professional Level
• Advanced Level
Assessment Tasks Graduate Attributes
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5 - Portfolio • • •
6 - Off-campus Activity • • •