Program Overview

Medical Ultrasound PgCert

Overview

We have evolved to be one of the largest and most innovative postgraduate ultrasound training courses in the UK. We embrace innovative teaching methods via our online resources, face-to-face practical delivery and regular webinars, training many clinicians and allied health professionals from across the UK, Europe and the Arabian Gulf across a wide range of acute specialties, including emergency medicine, critical care, pre-hospital care and acute medicine.

Course Aims

• to provide you with the skills to perform ultrasound imaging in a defined area of practice safely and effectively to national guidelines, while placing the patient at the centre of care
• to promote an ethos of caring, compassion, professionalism, excellence, and lifelong learning

Course Structure

Core Modules - Clinical Route

• Principles of Ultrasound Science and Technology
• 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

Core Module - Point of Care Route

• Principles of Ultrasound Science and Technology
• Two optional modules:
  • Core Emergency Medicine Ultrasound
  • Deep Venous Thrombus Ultrasound
  • Renal and Hepato-biliary Ultrasound
  • Shock and Focused Echo Ultrasound

How You Learn

The teaching is delivered at Teesside University through academic blocks. The clinical route is developed 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.

How You Are Assessed

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

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.

Employability

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 this course you are able to practise in your chosen area of ultrasound.

Fees

• Fee for UK applicants: £855 for each 20 credits

Duration

• Part-time: 1 year
• Start date: September

Service User and Carer Involvement

Service users and carers support all aspects of our students' lifecycle from recruitment to graduation.