2017/18 Undergraduate Module Catalogue

MEDP3514 Ultrasound Imaging

10 creditsClass Size: 32

Module manager: Dr James McLaughlan
Email: J.R.McLaughlan@leeds.ac.uk

Taught: Semester 2 (Jan to Jun) View Timetable

Year running 2017/18

Pre-requisite qualifications

Applicants must have successfully completed at least two years undergraduate MBChB or BChD training or international equivalent; for international medical students proof of English Language proficiency will be required; a minimum or IELTS 7.0 with no component under 6.5 or equivalent.

or

This module is available as a discovery module and would be suitable for students who are studying a physical science degree (or related subject).

This module is mutually exclusive with

MEDP5314M

Ultrasound Imaging

This module is approved as a discovery module

Module summary

This module covers the underlying principles and the application of ultrasound imaging for use in hospitals and the biomedical research environment.

Objectives

To provide an appreciation and understanding of the basic principles underpinning medical ultrasound and its main clinical applications.

Learning outcomes
On completion of this module, you should be able to:

- demonstrate an understanding of the principles of ultrasound image formation;
- identify and analyse the main clinical applications;
- recognise the situations in which ultrasound imaging is likely to be of value;
- critically describe the role of ultrasound relative to other imaging modalities;
- describe and appreciate novel methods of ultrasound imaging and carry out an appraisal of their likely clinical benefit.

Skills outcomes
To provide an appreciation and understanding of the basic principles underpinning medical ultrasound and its main clinical applications.

Syllabus

- The formation of ultrasound images based on the pulse-echo principle and various assumptions is described.
- The understanding of the foundation of the modality leads to an appreciation of its strengths as well as the limitations on resolution, access and operator dependence.
- Specific clinical areas: Obstetrics, Cardiology, Vascular Surgery, and Upper Abdominal imaging are used as examples.
- Recent and future developments are discussed using the same analysis. These include 3 and 4-D scanning, harmonic imaging, and ultrasound contrast.
- Safety and legislation in ultrasound imaging.

Teaching methods

Delivery type	Number	Length hours	Student hours
Lecture	20	1.00	20.00
Tutorial	1	1.00	1.00
Independent online learning hours			20.00
Private study hours			59.00
Total Contact hours			21.00
Total hours (100hr per 10 credits)			100.00

Private study

Independent learning to supports formative tasks.

Substantive private study to prepare the student for the final examination.

Opportunities for Formative Feedback

Student progress will be monitored through question and answer sessions which will take place during each lecture or through formative tasks which will be implemented post lecture.

Methods of assessment

Exams

Exam type	Exam duration	% of formal assessment
Standard exam (closed essays, MCQs etc)	1 hr 30 mins	100.00
Total percentage (Assessment Exams)		100.00

A resit for this assessment will be taken during the August resit period.

Reading list

The reading list is available from the Library website

Last updated: 07/09/2015

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