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Qualification
Postgraduate Diploma
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Location
Teesside University
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Study mode
Part time
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Start date
SEP
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Duration
2 years
Course summary
Course overview:
The first year of this Consortium for the Accreditation of Sonographic Education (CASE) accredited course enables healthcare professionals from varying clinical backgrounds to become safe, competent ultrasound practitioners. The second year allows you to increase your clinical leadership and research knowledge.
The course:
- develops you academically to postgraduate level
- enables you to become an autonomous practitioner with the skills to undertake high quality medical ultrasound examinations competently and safely in a range of ultrasound practice, placing the person at the Centre of care
- enhances your critical skills enabling you to recognize and promote high quality evidence and care
- develops your leadership abilities by providing you with a knowledge of research design or service improvement
- promotes an ethos of caring, compassion, professionalism and lifelong learning development
- enables you to function as a valued member of the multi-disciplinary healthcare team.
How you learn:
Teaching is delivered at Teesside University during academic study blocks.
The clinical route is delivered over five two-week blocks.
The point of care route is delivered over five two-day blocks to suit busy clinical workloads.
Both routes are supported by e-learning. You will develop your practical skills within your clinical placement. It is a fusion which allows you to become an autonomous, safe ultrasound practitioner.
Teaching methods used during your academic study blocks include lectures, seminars and practical workshops. The Regional Ultrasound Centre here on campus is fully incorporated into teaching.
How you are assessed:
You are assessed by a written assignment, examinations and a practical triggered assessment.
Career opportunities:
After completing this course, you can practice in your chosen area of ultrasound.
Modules
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University information
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University League Table
95th
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Teesside University, Teesside University, Middlesbrough, Tees Valley, TS1 3BX, England
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Subject ranking
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/ Max 181132 63%19th
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/ Max 10098 98%10th
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Student satisfaction
/ Max 54.17 83%11th
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