Module General Medical Ultrasound

Program Overview

General Medical Ultrasound

Course Overview

This module will equip you with skills and knowledge you need for a successful career in General Medical Ultrasound. Tuition is given by leading experts in the field. For those already in possession of a CASE accredited ultrasound qualification (PGCert or above) who wish to expand their scope of practice this module can be taken as a single module for continuing professional development.

Course Details

• Location: Lancaster
• Duration: Part-time, 1 Year
• Start date: March yearly

Entry Requirements

• 1st or 2nd class honours degree in a science or healthcare subject.
• Students with other qualifications may be admitted to the course, please contact the Enquiry Centre for further details.
• Accreditation of Prior Learning (APL) may be considered for relevant prior learning at the same academic level.

Selection Criteria

• This module is only available for stand-alone study, where applicants can prove underpinning relevant previous study, such as an existing CASE accredited ultrasound award from this or another UK academic institution or successful APL against the minimum core modules for PGCert.
• You must have organised and secured access to a suitable clinical placement, mentor and patient case load for a minimum of 15 hours per week, for the duration of the module.
• Applicants should be eligible for registration by their respective UK professional or regulatory body e.g. Health & Care Professions Council (HCPC), General Medical Council (GMC), Nursing & Midwifery Council (NMC), Society of Vascular Technologist (SVT).
• You will also need to provide one reference in support of your application, from the department offering a clinical placement who can confirm your suitability to train in ultrasound.

Course Outline

Course Summary

The overall aim of this module is to enable you to develop a thorough knowledge and understanding complex anatomy and physiology relating to General Medical Ultrasound and the theoretical principles and applications of the more complex imaging techniques and associated pathology applied to this area.

Module Elements

• HMSU7066 General Medical Ultrasound (Theory)
• HMSU9066 General Medical Ultrasound (Clinical Practice)

(Please note both elements must be studied together)

Programme Specification

Programme specification (PDF)

Assessment, Feedback, and Teaching and Learning methods

Full details are available in the programme specification.

Timetables

The teaching timetable should be available from the end of August. Access to the timetable is through the Student Hub – you will be able to access the Student Hub after you have completed online registration. The teaching day is 9am to 6pm, Monday to Friday; please keep your other commitments open until confirmation of your teaching timetable, and bear in mind that many courses will offer placements or fieldwork which sometimes extends into the evenings and weekends.

Student Finance

We have a wide range of scholarships, bursaries, grants and funds available to support you throughout your studies with us. This includes the Cumbria Bursary - a non-repayable bursary designed to support first year students with a household income of less than £25,000.

Fees

The tuition fees for CPD and short courses vary based on the intensity and length of the course. Visit our finance page for more information.

Resources and Facilities

We officially opened our high-tech ultrasound skills hub, one of the largest installations of its kind in the world, last year.

The skills hub is equipped with revolutionary ultrasound simulators which will enable students to gain basic skills by experiencing lifelike, hands-on training before entering the busy clinical environment of sonography.

Meet the Staff

Our academic staff are passionate about their field and have a wealth of real-world experience to back up their knowledge. Find out more about your tutors.

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