Program Overview
This CASE-accredited medical ultrasound module combines written coursework, a practical skills assessment, and a clinical placement in ultrasound. Students engage in a range of assessment methods, including an evaluation of a patient pathway, an in-class test, a portfolio, and practical skills demonstration. Successful completion of all assessment elements is required for module completion.
Program Outline
Assessment:
The assessment is a combination of an evaluation of patient pathway, a 2 hour in class test, completion of a protfolio and a practical skills assessment comprising a session of 3 patients. The practical skills assessment is undertaken in your own department and marked by University staff and your clinical supervisors. A clinical placement in ultrasound is a requirement for the module. Coursework 1, 40% 2000 word evaluation of a patient pathway (1) Practical, 60% 2 hour in class test Coursework 1 and the Practical must be passed before the Practical Pass/Fail can be attempted. Practical (Pass/Fail) Practical skills assessment - Comprising a session of 3 patients. At full TA and full TV scan must be included The portfolio is a compulsory gateway to the practical skills assessment. All individual elements of assessment must be passed.
Other:
This module forms part of a medical ultrasound programme which is accredited by Consortium for the Accreditation of Sonographic Education (CASE)
The price quoted above is per 30 credits and relates to students assessed as UK/home self-funded for fee purposes. Prices may differ for students that are assessed as EU Overseas/Overseas. Fees status will normally stay with the student for the remainder of their course.
