Postgraduate Diploma Diagnostic Imaging (Medical Ultrasound)Full-Time
Year 1
Learning outcomes
demonstrate in-depth, extended, specialist knowledge of equipment and techniques relevant to a broad range of advanced practice in Medical Ultrasound;o demonstrate a sophisticated understanding of underpinning scientific, technical and professional principles/concepts informed by knowledge at the forefront of advanced practice in Medical Ultrasound;o critically appraise the need for imaging and image-guided investigations and procedures by synthesising clinical and other relevant information to inform Medical Ultrasound decision making;o apply in-depth specialist scientific, technical and professional knowledge, sophisticated psycho-motor skills and critical judgement and decision making behaviours related to the acquisition, interpretation and reporting of Medical Ultrasound examinations to standards that meet national and local quality criteria;o critically appraise and respond to each individual’s physical and psycho-social needs whilst undertaking Medical Ultrasound and image-guided investigations to standards that meet service and user / carer expectations;o critically evaluate diagnostic imaging examinations for technical and diagnostic quality;o take a proactive role in the development of Medical Ultrasound practice and critically reflect on professional and social learning relationships within multidisciplinary clinical teams;o critically evaluate current issues and research related to Medical Ultrasound practice and its role in the diagnosis and management of disease;o demonstrate a specialist in-depth understanding of techniques applicable to enquiry based scholarship within the context of Medical Ultrasound
Transferable (key) skills
o The programme delivers a high quality, research-led educational experience in order to develop highly competent practitioners who contribute positively across a wide range of Medical Ultrasound healthcare service provision.o On completion of this programme the student will have in depth specialist clinical and scientific knowledge related to a range of Medical Ultrasound applications and an understanding of the evidence and research base of the discipline.o The student broadens and extends their specialist clinical expertise with further practical experience and additional underpinning in-depth theoretical knowledge in Medical Ultrasound.
Assessment
The assessment methods have been carefully chosen to develop the skills that imaging students will utilise in specialist and/or advanced clinical practice in Medical Ultrasound.o Written unseen or open book exams/practical reports/case reports/presentations/essayso The assessment of competence to practice is via an observed clinical session, performance audit or by portfolio, depending on the module