Medical Ultrasound

Entry requirements

You must normally hold an appropriate health-related undergraduate degree or equivalent professional qualification appropriate to your area of study and have access to an acceptable clinical placement.

Under recognition of prior learning (RPL) you may be awarded credits for previous study or related work experience which can be credited towards the course you want to study.

Months of entry

September

Course content

The first year of this Consortium for the Accreditation of Sonographic Education (CASE) accredited course enables healthcare professionals from varying clinical backgrounds to become safe, competent ultrasound practitioners. The second year allows you to increase your clinical leadership and research knowledge. The third allows you to become an authentic leader in the field of medical ultrasound by providing you with an opportunity to design and manage a major research project.

Course details

The course:

• enables you to become an autonomous practitioner with the skills to undertake high quality medical ultrasound examination competently and safely in a range of ultrasound and research practice placing the person at the centre of care
• enhances your critical skills to enable you to recognise and promote high quality evidence and care
• develops your leadership abilities by providing you with the knowledge of research design or service improvement
• enables you to become an autonomous practitioner with the skills to design and manage research projects relevant to your ultrasound practice

What you study

In the first two years of study you have the option of two study routes:

• Clinical
• Point of care

After completing both years of study you are awarded the PgDip Medical Ultrasound. You then have the opportunity to continue your study and complete the MSc Medical Ultrasound.

Course structure

Year 1 core modules – Clinical Route

· Principles of Ultrasound Science and Technology

And one optional module

· General Medical and Gynaecological Ultrasound

· Lower limb musculoskeletal ultrasound

· Negotiated Study in Medical Ultrasound Practice

· Obstetric and Gynaecological Ultrasound

· Upper limb musculoskeletal ultrasound

· Vascular ultrasound

Year 1 core modules – Point of Care Route

· Principles of Ultrasound Science and Technology

And two optional modules:

· Core Emergency Medicine Ultrasound

· Deep Venous Thrombus Ultrasound

· Renal and Hepato-biliary Ultrasound

· Shock and Focused Echo Ultrasound

Year 2 core modules – Clinical Route

· Designing Research Projects

And one optional module

· General Medical and Gynaecological Ultrasound

· Lower limb musculoskeletal ultrasound

· Negotiated Study in Medical Ultrasound Practice

· Obstetric and Gynaecological Ultrasound

· Upper limb musculoskeletal ultrasound

· Vascular ultrasound

Year 2 core modules – Point of Care Route

· Designing Research Projects

And two optional modules:

· Focused Negotiated Study in Medical Ultrasound Practice

· Deep Venous Thrombus Ultrasound

· Renal and Hepato-biliary Ultrasound

· Shock and Focused Echo Ultrasound

Year 3 core module

· Dissertation

How you learn

Teaching is delivered at Teesside University through academic blocks. The clinical route is delivered over five two-week blocks. The point of care route is delivered over five two-day blocks to suit busy clinical workloads.

Both routes are supported through e-learning. You will also develop your practical skills within your clinical placement. It is a fusion which allows you to become an autonomous safe ultrasound practitioner. Teaching methods used during your academic blocks include lectures, seminars, group work, and practical workshops. The state-of-the-art Regional Ultrasound Simulation Centre here on campus is fully incorporated into the teaching.

How you are assessed

You are assessed by written assignment, examinations and practical triggered assessment.

Work placement

Prior to enrolling on the course, you must negotiate a clinical placement, where you can gain your practical skills. You must find this placement, the University cannot help with this.

Career opportunities

After completing your first year of study you can practise in your chosen area of ultrasound.

Fees and funding

For funding information, please contact the University Finance Office, +44 (0)1642 342171, email finance@tees.ac.uk