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Birmingham City University: Medical Ultrasound
| Institution | Birmingham City University |
|---|---|
| Department | School of Health Sciences |
| Web | http://www.bcu.ac.uk |
| courseenquiries@bcu.ac.uk | |
| Telephone | 0121 331 6295 |
| Study type | Taught |
Summary
The course is suitable for radiographers, midwives, nurses and doctors. So if you're a qualified professional wanting to extend your expertise into ultrasound scanning, imaging and interpretation of diagnostic ultrasound images, this course could be for you. You'll gain the core skills of a sonographer from practising professionals. The course is also open to anyone with a health-based or science degree and an agreed clinical placement.
Ultrasound is used as a first-line investigation in diagnosis, monitoring and treatment of disease and pathology, having a great input into patient care and management. Sonographers work mainly in Radiology and ante-natal departments but also in community settings. Sonographers scan patients/clients with a variety of diseases and conditions and, under departmental protocols, produce a written report on the scan which they have performed.
What's covered in the course?
As a student on this course you will develop the core skills of a sonographer including patient care and communication; technical skills, including scanning and use of equipment; clinical knowledge to make an accurate diagnosis; and reporting skills. You will be taught by practising sonographers to further enhance your skills professionally, personally and practically.
A variety of learning and teaching methods will be used for your development into a technically competent, caring and knowledgeable sonographer. These skills will be developed in the classroom, by self-study, e-learning, on ultrasound simulators and on real patients in the clinical setting. Embedded into our teaching is the need to respect diversity, ensure equality and to apply a sound understanding of legal, ethical and professional issues to positively impact on care scenarios and delivery.
MSc
| Level | RQF Level 7 |
|---|---|
| Entry requirements | Please see the university website course page for information on entry requirements for this course. |
| Location | City South Campus, Edgbaston Westbourne Road Birmingham B15 3TN |
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