PgCert Diagnostic Imaging (Medical Ultrasound)

Year 1

Learning outcomes

On completion of the year/programme students should have provided evidence of being able to:
• demonstrate in-depth specialist knowledge of imaging equipment and technique in Medical Ultrasound;
• demonstrate a sophisticated understanding of underpinning scientific, technical and professional principles and concepts informed by knowledge at the forefront of Medical Ultrasound practice;
• critically appraise the need for Medical Ultrasound examinations by synthesising clinical and other relevant information;
• apply specialist scientific, technical and professional knowledge and skill to Medical Ultrasound practice to a standard that meets national and local quality criteria;
• critically appraise and respond to each individual’s physical and psycho-social needs whilst performing specialist imaging examinations to a standard that meets service and user/carer expectations;
• critically evaluate Medical Ultrasound images for technical and diagnostic quality;
• take a proactive role in imaging practice and critically reflect on the development of their professional relationships with other members of multidisciplinary teams;
• critically evaluate current issues and research related to Medical Ultrasound practice and its role in diagnosis, screening and management of disease;
• demonstrate an in-depth understanding of techniques applicable to their own enquiry and scholarship within the context of Medical Ultrasound;

Transferable (key) skills

Postgraduate Certificate students will have had the opportunity to acquire the following abilities as defined in the modules specified for the programme:
• The programme delivers a high quality, research-led educational experience in order to develop highly competent practitioners who contribute positively to healthcare service provision in Medical Ultrasound.
• On completion of this programme the student will have in depth specialist clinical and scientific knowledge related to Medical Ultrasound and an understanding of the evidence and research base of the discipline.
• The student develops specialist clinical expertise underpinned by in-depth theoretical knowledge and practical experience in Medical Ultrasound

Assessment

Achievement for the Postgraduate Certificate will be assessed by a variety of methods in accordance with the learning outcomes of the programme and will involve the achievement of the students in:
• The assessment methods have been carefully chosen to develop the skills that imaging students will utilise in specialist and/or advanced Medical Ultrasound clinical practice.
• Written unseen or open book exams/practical reports/case reports/presentations/essays
• The assessment of competence to practice is via an observed clinical session, performance audit or by portfolio, depending on the module.