MRS545 Musculo-skeletal Ultrasound (8)
CSU Discipline Area: Medical Radiation Science (MEDRA)
Duration: One session
Abstract:
This subject is offered concurrently with supervised clinical practice to provide an understanding of the sonographic approach to musculo-skeletal ultrasound. The subject aims to provide the theoretical underpinning of musculoskeletal ultrasound examinations, with emphasis on the demonstration of normal anatomy, detection of pathology and trauma, and the representation of findings on hard copy with written opinion. Students will develop an understanding of and be able to perform a range of common musculoskeletal examinations including the shoulder, wrist, knee and groin.
+ Subject Availability Modes and Locations
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| Distance | Wagga Wagga |
Continuing students should consult the SAL for current offering details: MRS545
Where differences exist between the Handbook and the SAL, the SAL should be taken as containing the correct subject offering details.
Assumed Knowledge:
- Students are expected to have background knowledge of anatomy, physiology and pathology.
- Students enrolled in MRS545 must be employed in a general ultrasound department under appropriate supervision for the duration of the subject
Enrolment restrictions:
Available only to students enrolling in the Graduate Diploma or Master of Medical Ultrasound courses.
Objectives:
Upon successful completion of this subject, students should:
- Be able to apply the principles of musculoskeletal ultrasound imaging to all tendons and muscles.
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Be able to perform under supervision the diagnostic musculoskeletal ultrasound examinations of the shoulder, wrist, knee and groin in a safe and ethical manner and:
- Determine normal anatomy
- Determine the presence and type of any abnormalities
- Communicate findings on hard copy and in writing
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Be able to demonstrate an understanding of, but not necessarily perform musculoskeletal ultrasound examinations of the:
- Hand
- Elbow
- Ankle
- Foot
Syllabus:
The subject will cover the following topics:
Module 1:
- Principles and techniques of musculoskeletal ultrasound
Module 2:
- Upper limb and Shoulder
- Elbow
- Wrist
- Hand
Module 3:
- Lower limb
- Adult hip and groin
- Knee
- Ankle
- Foot
Workplace Learning
This subject contains a Compulsory Workplace Learning component of 18 days duration.
Students are required to be working in a medical ultrasound department as a trainee sonographer as a condition of enrolment in the medical ultrasound courses. Students may work in public or private practice and are employees of the clinical institution on a paid or supernumerary basis.
Students work under the supervision of an Australasian Sonographer Accreditation Registry (ASAR) Accredited Medical Sonographer and are eligible to join the ASAR registry as an Accredited Student Sonographer. As the student’s skills progress from novice to advanced beginner the level of supervision will typically progress from direct supervision to a more general supervision in keeping with the employer's requirements, thus the students become immersed in fully authentic roles of practice.
As students perform a range of ultrasound examinations in the workplace they are able to collect data from selected examinations to write up for assignment submissions (case studies and case reports). In addition, they undertake a process of critical reflection upon their practice and are encouraged to work closely with supervisors and colleagues to inform and improve their professional practice.
The information contained in the 2013 CSU Handbook was accurate at the date of publication: 24 April 2013. The University reserves the right to vary the information at any time without notice.