What is it about?

This module provides students with the underpinning scientific and clinical knowledge, as well as the practical skills required, to assess and interpret extracranial vascular ultrasound investigations; to safely contribute to the diagnosis and screening of peripheral vascular disease (macro and microvascular), abdominal aortic aneurysms and intracranial lesions (for sickle cell).

Who is it for?

Health care science workforce

What will participants learn?

Intended Knowledge Outcomes:
•Demonstrate a clear understanding of the haemodynamics in normals and diseased vessels found in the extracranial circulation, and its relation to Doppler waveforms.
•Discuss the role of extracranial vascular ultrasound in the management of patients within the framework of the National Stroke Strategy.
•Critically evaluate the information obtained in an extracranial ultrasound examination and the grading criteria used.
•Demonstrate a clear understanding of the haemodynamics and pathology found in the micro circulation.
•Critically evaluate the instrumentation and techniques used to investigate the microcirculation.
•Discuss the fundamentals of screening for vascular disease and the factors that affect the proper running of a screening programme.
•Critically evaluate the information from tests of the peripheral arterial and microcirculation including exercise testing.
•Critically evaluate the role of screening in the management of patients for Abdominal Aortic Aneurysm and sickle cell. 
•Critically evaluate the importance of local and national quality assurance measures.
•Demonstrate a clear understanding of the haemodynamics and pathology found in the venous circulation and the co-morbidities associated with venous disease.
•Discuss the role of venous vascular ultrasound in the management of patients.
•Critically evaluate the information obtained in a Deep Vein Thrombosis ultrasound examination.
•Critically evaluate and discuss the haemodynamics and investigation results of diseased superficial peripheral veins.

How will it be delivered?

2 week teaching block

How will participants be assessed?

120 minute written examination
3000 word written exercise

What experience / qualifications do participants need?

Applicants must have an honours degree (1st or 2:1) in a pure or applied science area relevant to the specialism for which they are applying. Applicants with a relevant 2:2 degree will also be considered if they have an MSc or PhD in the specialism for which they are applying.

Code

HSC8056

Level / Credits

7 / 30

When is it?  

16 - 27/09/2019

Where is it?

Newcastle University

What are the contact dates students need to attend university?

16 - 27/09/2019

 

University Contact Details

Name: Rob Carter
Email: pgclinsci@ncl.ac.uk
Telephone: 0191 208 7223

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