What is it about?

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 recognise 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
 

Who is it for?

Healthcare professionals from varying clinical backgrounds to become safe, competent ultrasound practitioners.

What will participants learn?

In both years of study you have the option of two study routes:
Clinical
Point of care

The pathway you choose will be dictated by your professional background and your chosen area of ultrasound practice.

After completing both years of study you are awarded your PgDip Medical Ultrasound. You then have the opportunity to continue your study on to the next stage and complete your MSc Medical Ultrasound. 
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 will it be delivered?

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. 

How will participants be assessed?

You are assessed by a written assignment, examinations and a practical triggered assessment.

What experience / qualifications do participants need?    

Applicants must hold an appropriate health-related undergraduate degree or equivalent professional qualification appropriate to your area of study and have access to an acceptable clinical placement.

Code

MUPGC

Credits
120

When is it?

September

Where is it?

Teesside University, Middlesbrough Campus

University Contact Details
Name: Simon Richards 
Email: s.richards@tees.ac.uk
University Email: SOHSC-ContractsGeneric@tees.ac.uk

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