15 credit level 7 module
Page last updated 30 September 2024
The aim of this 15 credit Negotiated Specialist Ultrasound Practice (6) level 7 module is to develop a safe and competent practitioner equipped with knowledge, critical understanding and professional skills for participation in an effective Ultrasound Imaging service.
A co-requisite to the module is theApplicants must be working in a relevant area of ultrasound practice, and have either completed or be enrolled on a relevant physics or the Fundamentals of Ultrasound Technology module, by agreement with the module leader.
This module can contribute towards the MSc Medical Ultrasound.
Potential areas for student study must be negotiated with the Module Leader and could include subspecialty of areas such as the following:
Obstetric ultrasound:
Gynaecological ultrasound:
General medical ultrasound:
Vascular ultrasound:
This module is likely to include subject-specific topics, for example:
The content of the module will be defined following discussions between the module leader, the student and the work-based manager, and will result in a Learning Contract being drawn up. This contract will specify exactly how the module learning outcomes will be achieved. The nature of the module enables the student to negotiate and learn with significant and relevant others as they see fit. Clinical assessment areas will also be defined as a result of discussions, and subject specific competencies must be demonstrated in all areas.
The placement hours for this module are a normal average, based on this being a practice-based programme which normally requires students to complete on average a minimum of 15 hours per week in a relevant practice setting per professional practice module.
Clinical practice placements are negotiated and organised by the student, but should include a minimum of 15 hours a week of supervised scanning for the duration of the module.
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