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Students
Tuition Fee
Start Date
Medium of studying
Duration
6 months
Program Facts
Program Details
Degree
Diploma
Major
Medical Technology | Obstetrics and Gynecology | Radiology
Area of study
Health
Course Language
English
About Program

Program Overview


This Professional Certificate in Fetal Wellbeing Ultrasound prepares participants to assess fetal anatomy, growth patterns, and Doppler studies using ultrasound. Participants will develop clinical and academic knowledge, gaining competence in scanning techniques, reporting findings, and making appropriate referrals. The program requires clinical experience and supervision in an obstetric ultrasound department.

Program Outline


Degree Overview:

This Professional Certificate Fetal Wellbeing Ultrasound (Jan PT - X736) offers participants the opportunity to develop clinical and academic knowledge of ultrasound and its role in the assessment of fetal wellbeing, including anatomy, growth pattern, and Doppler studies.


Objectives:

  • Equip participants with a level of competence in ultrasound scanning to understand the indications for ultrasound examinations.
  • Enable participants to perform scans safely and competently.
  • Allow participants to report on scan findings in the clinical context.

Description:

This Professional Certificate is an introduction to fetal anatomy scanning. Further training/supervision would be required to be proficient in performing a fetal anatomic survey independently. The module provides both theoretical and practical training, with a significant emphasis on clinical experience. Students registered for this module are offered the opportunity to study the following:

  • The fundamental principles of ultrasound examinations in the assessment of fetal anatomy.
  • Fetal growth.
  • Umbilical Doppler studies.
  • Participants must provide written evidence of an agreement with an obstetric ultrasound department to provide clinical ultrasound experience (minimum 90 hours) and supervision throughout the program. This agreement must be signed by the named clinical supervisor.

Other:

  • This module is only available for those who have completed the Graduate Certificate Obstetric Ultrasound.
  • Applicants who have completed X530 Grad Cert Obs or X735 Prof Dip Obs US in the past are also eligible to apply for this program.
  • International applicants should contact the academic program director for a full list of entry requirements.
  • A list of FAQs for international applicants is available here.
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