Program Overview

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Negotiated Ultrasound

Course Overview

The overall aim of this module is to enable students to develop a thorough knowledge and understanding of complex anatomy and physiology relating to an aspect of negotiated ultrasound practice and the theoretical principles and applications of the more complex imaging techniques and associated pathology applied to this area.

Course Details

• Location: Lancaster
• Duration: Part-time, 1 Year
• Start date: Negotiated (usually January or September)

Programme Delivery Update

The university has adopted an online 'blended' learning approach to teaching on the ultrasound programme, with modules taught in block release. Students are expected to engage with live virtual tutorial type sessions using Blackboard Collaborate or Microsoft Teams.

Course Options

This course can also be taken as part of a postgraduate degree:

• PgC Medical Imaging: Ultrasound
• PgD Medical Imaging: Ultrasound
• MSc Medical Imaging: Ultrasound

Graduate Destinations

On successful completion of the course, students will be able to provide evidence of preparation for practice to the standards required for a first post-qualification sonographer role.

Entry Requirements

• 1st or 2nd class honours degree in a science or healthcare subject
• Students with other qualifications may be admitted to the course via Accreditation of Prior Learning (APL) procedures
• APL will usually be granted for academic credits achieved at another CASE accredited UK ultrasound course, provided an adequate match can be made to this course

Selection Criteria

• This module is only available for stand-alone study, where applicants can prove underpinning relevant previous study
• Applicants 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

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.

Student Finance

The university offers a wide range of scholarships, bursaries, grants, and funds to support students throughout their studies.

Fees

The tuition fees for CPD and short courses vary based on the intensity and length of the course.

Resources and Facilities

The university's high-tech ultrasound skills hub is equipped with revolutionary ultrasound simulators, enabling 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.

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