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Sheffield Hallam University: Medical Ultrasound Practice
| Institution | Sheffield Hallam University |
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| Department | College of Health Wellbeing and Life Sciences |
| Web | http://www.shu.ac.uk |
| Telephone | (+44) 0114 225 5533 |
| Study type | Taught |
MSc
Summary
Please check the Sheffield Hallam University website for the latest information.
Course summary - Become a competent ultrasound practitioner working towards advanced clinical practice.
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Study a course accredited by the Consortium for the Accreditation of Sonographic Education.
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Graduate with eligibility to apply to the SCoR Voluntary Register of Sonographers.
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Gain hands-on clinical experience and robust theoretical knowledge.
On this course, you'll gain the skills, knowledge and professional accreditation you need to become an effective sonographer. You'll work in state-of-the-art simulated clinical environments, and apply your skills to your own practice with a Clinical Supervisor. You'll graduate ready for a rewarding career as an ultrasound practitioner.
For full details of course modules, assessments, and teaching methods, please visit the course page on our website: https://www.shu.ac.uk/courses/Diagnostic-radiography/MSc-Medical-Ultrasound-Practice/Part-time/
| Level | RQF Level 7 |
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| Entry requirements | Academic Qualification: Normally, applicants will hold a first degree (or equivalent professional qualification) which is recognised in the UK by a professional standards regulating body such as HCPC, NMC or GMC, for example BSc(Hons) Diagnostic Radiography or Diploma of the College of Radiographers (DCR), BSc (Hons) Midwifery. Other formally certified qualifications: Equivalent, international academic and/or professional qualifications will be considered on an individual basis. Applicants are usually required to provide at least one reference evidencing their capability for postgraduate study. This programme of learning is essentially a work based learning programme so applicants joining the programme must be employed in, or have written agreement for, an appropriately supervised clinical placement. The University is not responsible for finding clinical placements for applicants. Entry into the programme will be determined by the suitability of the clinical placement and access to appropriate workload to support student learning. Level of English language capability: If English is not your first language you will need an IELTS score of 7.0 overall and a minimum of 5.5 in all skills, or a recognised equivalent. Relevant work or work-related experience: All applicants are advised to organise, with their clinical sponsor, some observational experience within the ultrasound department prior to the start of the programme. Prior to commencement of the programme you need to ensure you have access to the ultrasound department for the duration of the programme for a minimum of 14 hours per week undertaking 'hands on' supervised scanning. You and your sponsors are expected to enter into a written agreement to meet the clinical and practical demands of the programme by completing a clinical experience form. It is important that both you and sponsor commit fully to the programme. Students must also commit to one day per week during each semester for academic attendance. You are also expected to undertake private study as specified in each module. As soon as your application has been accepted, the programme team encourage you to spend as much time as possible in the ultrasound department. The programme team do not stipulate a specific induction programme for clinical departments but do stress the importance of you having hands-on prior to the start of the programme, and recommend that you spend 1 month (minimum 14 hours per week) in the ultrasound dept. The module leaders send out introductory tasks to new students prior to their first attendance and these include specific tasks about the Ultrasound and associated departments and protocols that they can only find out by spending time in the clinical department. Applicants will need to be motivated and prepared to study independently and autonomously. They must be prepared to embrace the challenges of Masters level study including online distance learning, have access to a reliable internet connection to support engagement and have sound basic IT skills. The programme is intellectually challenging and applicants should be prepared to actively contribute to discussion and debate, critically reflect upon own and others’ practice and; explore and evaluate the evidence base underpinning their ultrasound practice. Please see website for further information regarding use of Prior Credit / Recognition of prior learning (RPL) |
| Location | Collegiate Crescent Campus Collegiate Crescent Sheffield S10 2BP |
PgDip (Initial Qualification)
Summary
Please check the Sheffield Hallam University website for the latest course information.
Course summary: - Work towards the four pillars of advanced clinical practice.
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Gain hands-on clinical experience and robust theoretical knowledge.
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Learn in a state-of-the-art simulated clinical environment with experienced staff.
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Combine academic study with at least 15 hours of clinical scanning per week.
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Join a course accredited by the Consortium for the Accreditation of Sonographic Education.
For full details of course modules, assessments, and teaching methods, please visit the course page on our website: https://www.shu.ac.uk/courses/diagnostic-radiography/pgdip-medical-ultrasound-practice/part-time/
| Level | RQF Level 7 |
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| Entry requirements | Relevant Bachelor's (honours) 2:2 degree in a science or healthcare subject. Candidates for the PgD need to have completed a CASE accredited PG Cert in Medical ultrasound. Relevant professional qualification which includes: - Health and Care Professions Council (HCPC) General Medical Council (GMC) Nursing and Midwifery Council (NMC) Society of Vascular Technologist (SVT) Relevant work experience Relevant workplace opportunities and organisation support. You must have access to 15 hours per week ultrasound scanning in the UK, to include all ultrasound examinations required as part of the module. Scanning must be with an appropriately qualified clinical supervisor for the duration of the module. Clinical placement is not provided by the University. Please note, if your clinical placement is terminated for any reason the University is not responsible for finding an alternative. You will be required to withdraw from the course in these circumstances. As part of your application, you are required to complete a clinical agreement form which includes details of your employing NHS Trust and confirmed arrangements for clinical supervision, including details of your appropriately qualified clinical supervisor. You need to provide one supporting reference from the department offering clinical placement to confirm your suitability to train in ultrasound. Recognition of prior learning will be considered for credits achieved from other CASE accredited UK ultrasound courses. Exceptions will be considered on a case by case basis. Applicants whose first language is not English and who are required to provide a language test certificate as evidence of their proficiency must ensure that it is, or is comparable to, IELTS level 7.0 with no element below 6.5. |
| Location | Collegiate Crescent Campus Collegiate Crescent Sheffield S10 2BP |
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