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PGCERT Echocardiography

Programme code:PGC-ECHO-PTUCAS code:
Duration:12 Months Method of Attendance: Part Time
Programme manager:Natasha Watchorn Contact address:n.watchorn@leeds.ac.uk

Total credits: 60

Entry requirements:

Entry Requirements including English Language
GCSE English language and Maths grade C or above or equivalent
Relevant undergraduate degree in a related field including BSc (Hons) Clinical Physiology (Cardiology) or BSc (Hons) Healthcare Science (Cardiac Physiology) or equivalent e.g. HNC/D Medical Physics & Physiological Measurement (MPPM), professional body exams such as British Society of Echocardiography (BSE) accreditation.
Undergraduate degree in a related field 2:2 including Cardiac Physiology, nursing, radiography, or equivalent.
English requirements for candidates for whom English is not their first language:
International students are required to apply for a short-term study visa: https://www.gov.uk/study-visit-visa they do not need a Tier IV visa which is the usual student visa full time international students would require. The precedent has been set with the Embryology masters.
GCSE English language grade C or above
IELTS: 7.0 overall with not less than 6.5 in every skill
TOEFL: 600 (paper based) with not less than 5.0 in “test of written English”
TOEFL iBT: 100 with minimum scores of 22 in listening, 24 in reading, 24 in speaking and 25 in writing
The candidate must show on application (personal statement) or during the selection process, the following:
• Evidence of recent study (normally within the last 5 years)
• Working in a clinical setting
• Two satisfactory references (one academic)

School/Unit responsible for the parenting of students and programme:

The School of Medicine

Examination board through which the programme will be considered:

Postgraduate Programmes Assessment Board

Programme specification:

At the end of the programme students should be able to critically evaluate and apply detailed subject knowledge and professional competencies which are underpinned by relevant research and evidence based practice. Students should be able to develop effective and appropriate management plans for service users with chronic cardiac conditions and critically analyse the impact of echocardiography in adults. Students should be working at an advanced level, within a multi-professional team to improve the outcomes of service users undertaking echocardiograms. Students should provide advanced practice within professional boundaries and the guidance of professional bodies, working at an advanced level within their scope of practice and recognise the need for lifelong learning.

ARC5258M - Science and Technology of Ultrasound
Module summary
This module provides application of specific knowledge and a structure for practical skill development for the use of science and technology of ultrasound in a range of clinical examinations. This module allows the student to apply theoretical knowledge to their own practise.
Objectives
On completion of this module students will be able to demonstrate in-depth knowledge and understanding of the application of scientific and technological principles to a range of routine and emerging clinical ultrasound applications.
On successful completion of this module students should be able to:
- Demonstrate in-depth knowledge and understanding of the scientific and technological principles of ultrasound and explain their relevance to clinical ultrasound images and diagnostic ultrasound equipment
- Critically evaluate the safety of current and emerging diagnostic ultrasound applications with reference to optimal use of equipment to reduce hazards to patients and staff
- Critically appraise the design and function of ultrasound equipment, technological innovations and quality assurance procedures with respect to routine use, research applications and identification and selection of new or replacement machines.
-Critically appraise a range of literature types; e.g. peer reviewed research reports, technical specification and marketing brochures, technical evaluation reports.
Outline Syllabus:
This module allows the student to acquire an in-depth theoretical knowledge and understanding of the underlying scientific and technological principles of diagnostic ultrasound and a critical understanding of current and emergent diagnostic imaging equipment and technology which will enable them to perform a range of clinical examinations to high standards of diagnostic accuracy and safety.
Principles of Ultrasound as applied to diagnostic imaging propagation in tissue, artefacts, signal processing, image production and recording
Principles and application of Doppler, elastography and contrast enhancement
Image optimisation - equipment choice, manipulation of controls
Ultrasound Safety - bioeffects and ergonomics
Ultrasound imaging technological and clinical innovations
Equipment Appraisal, Evaluation and Quality Assurance


ARCS5206M – Fundamentals of echocardiography
Module summary:
The module will provide the opportunity to apply learning to work based issues in echocardiography. This module provides a vehicle for theoretical knowledge and practical skill development and for the use of imaging in the investigation or treatment of a range of diseases or conditions. Students can build their study and skill development around echocardiography which directly relates to their own working circumstances and previous experience.
On completion of this module, students will be able to:
On completion of this module students will be able to:

- Critically appraise an individual’s clinical need for an echocardiogram
- Critically reflect on and respond to an individual’s physical and psychological care needs during an echocardiogram
- Critically evaluate and synthesise images for technical and diagnostic / therap eutic quality;
- Critically evaluate (synthesise and reflect on) clinical and other relevant information to determine when additional examinations / procedures are required and likely to be of benefit;
- Communicate the learning outcomes competently by clinical and written assessment.

Outline syllabus:

• Critically evaluate the clinical role of echocardiography & Doppler
• Evaluate and critically appraise service provision/relationship with patients/reporting and documentation
• Critically evaluate the importance of imaging physics & instrumentation
• Evaluate and appraise Doppler physics, fluid dynamics & instrumentation
• Critically evaluate recording methods
• Demonstrate recognition of cardiac anatomy & physiology and cardiac functional parameters




ARCS5207M - Echocardiography Pathology

Module summary

This module will cover many areas of echocardiography pathology essentials for physiologists to operate in the clinical setting on a daily basis. This module is particularly relevant for practicing cardiac Physiologists and allied health professionals who work within and are involved with cardiac patients requiring cardiac ultrasound.
Aspects covered will include mitral, aortic, tricuspid and pulmonary valve disease plus pericardial disease, cardiomyopathies, coronary artery disease associated with systolic LV function, MI and its complications, pulmonary hypertension and RV functional assessment, diseases of the aorta plus adult congenital heart disease.

Objectives

On completion of this module students will be able to interpret and report imaging examinations in echocardiography.

Learning outcomes:
On completion of this module students will be able to:

- Critically evaluate and synthesise an in-depth, specialist knowledge of normal and pathological findings relevant to echocardiography
- Critically evaluate and synthesise a sophisticated understanding of concepts, information and techniques at the forefront of echocardiography
- Critically and creatively evaluate current issues, research and evidence based practice relating echocardiography
- To take a proactive, self-reflective role in working and to develop professional relationships with others
- Demonstrate effective decision making skills in routine situations
- Reflect critically on practice and the role of imaging in the management of the patient referred for routine investigation of common clinical conditions.

Skills outcomes
On completion of this module students will be able to:

- Critically appraise an individual’s clinical need for appropriate ultrasound and select an appropriate technique
- Interpret and report appropriate ultrasound examinations competently
- Critically evaluate clinical and other relevant information to determine when additional examinations / procedures are required
- Critically evaluate ultrasound examinations for technical and diagnostic quality


Outline syllabus:
Critically evaluate and synthesise an in-depth, specialist knowledge of normal and pathological findings relevant to echocardiography, including aetiologies and echocardiographic features of the mitral, aortic, pulmonary & tricuspid valves plus;

• Prosthetic valve assessment
• Cardiomyopathies
• Pericardial disease
• Coronary artery disease & left ventricular systolic function
• Diastolic function of the left ventricle
• Myocardial Infarction & its consequence
• Pulmonary Hypertension & right ventricular functional assessment
• Diseases of the aorta.
• Adult congenital heart disease


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[Learning Outcomes, Transferable (Key) Skills, Assessment]

Compulsory modules:

ARCS5206MFundamentals of Echocardiography15 creditsSemester 1 (Sep to Jan)
ARCS5207MEchocardiography Pathology30 creditsSemester 1 (Sep to Jan)
ARCS5256MScience and Technology of Ultrasound15 creditsSemesters 1 & 2 (Sep to Jun)

Last updated: 25/04/2018

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