Professional Development

Tel: +44 (0)117 3281158, Option 1 for PD
followed by option: 1 for CHSS, 2 for CBAL or 3 for CATE

You can view, apply for and review your professional development courses here.

Negotiated Specialist Ultrasound Practice (4)


Course Details


Course/Module Code

UZYSRX-15-M

Level

M

Fees

24-25 Accredited 15 credits

£823.00

Assessed

24-25 Non-Accredited 15 credits

£823.00

Unassessed

Course Dates

Select course date below to see all attendance days and to apply.
If no course dates are shown below this could be due to high demand or no availability. If your course is being funded by your employer and they have bought places in advance you will need to contact them to be given the links to apply.

Course Dates

Course Information : CLOSING DATE FOR APPLICATIONS 08/12/24 (unless course already full). If the closing date has passed please contact us for availability. PLEASE NOTE: once your application status is showing as registered, it will take up to 5 working days for your login details for MyUWE to be issued by email. Please only contact us if you have not received after this time PLEASE NOTE: You must download and complete the Clinical Placement Form and upload this form to your application. Your application will not be processed until this form has been completed. Induction Day: Wednesday 8th January 2025 (09:30-16:30) - recommended to attend most probably online. Portfolio submission date: w/c TBA. SOPE: Assessments TBC through to TBC. Please refer to Antonio Sassano for full details of attendance dates. NOTE: For parking on Glenside Campus, you will need to download a Parking Permit from the University - you will be able to do this once you have been registered on the University Student Information system.

Venue

GLENSIDE CAMPUS

Attendance days for the course

Wednesday - 08 January 2025ONLINE09:30 - 16:00
Monday - 24 February 2025ONLINE09:30 - 16:00
Tuesday - 25 February 2025GLENSIDE CAMPUS09:30 - 16:00
Monday - 24 March 2025GLENSIDE CAMPUS09:30 - 16:00
Tuesday - 25 March 2025GLENSIDE CAMPUS09:30 - 16:00
Monday - 12 May 2025GLENSIDE CAMPUS09:30 - 16:00
Tuesday - 13 May 2025ONLINE09:30 - 16:00
Monday - 02 June 2025ONLINE09:30 - 16:00
Tuesday - 03 June 2025ONLINE09:30 - 16:00

Applications

University

Assessment

  • Completion of a Clinical Portfolio to include summative clinical assessments.
  • Structured Oral and Practical Examination (SOPE).

Campus

Glenside

Careers/further study

This module can contributes towards the MSc Medical Ultrasound.

Content

The content of the module will be defined following discussions between the module leader, you and the work-based manager, and will result in a Learning Contract being drawn up. This contract will specify exactly how the module learning outcomes will be achieved. Clinical assessment areas will also be defined as a result of discussions, and subject specific competencies must be demonstrated in all areas.

Subject specific topics
Normal anatomy and physiology; normal variants; normal ultrasound appearances; pathological processes; abnormal ultrasound appearances; scanning techniques; use in health screening; subject specific variations.

Legal and Ethical issues
General legal and ethical principles relating to the ultrasound practice of the area of subject specialty.

Professional and employment issues relating to the area of Negotiated Specialist Ultrasound practice
These subjects will be covered as joint learning sessions with students studying other specialty areas, and will include professionalism and professionalisation, codes of conduct, occupational standards, departmental protocols, continuing professional development, clinical governance, Work related upper limb disorders. Ergonomics.

Communication Skills
Importance of effective communication, listening skills, verbal/non verbal communication and self-awareness.

Reporting of Ultrasound Images
Principles of verbal and written reporting, approaches to decision making, record keeping Influences of information technology on database development and use of information.

Group Working
Group building and team dynamics (theories of collaboration), interprofessional working, power and decision-making, role boundaries, ground rules.

Project Management Skills
Contract learning, negotiation, time management and management of change, problem solving.

Enquiry Based Learning
Enquiry Based Learning involves working in small groups with a facilitator and uses triggers to provide the starting point for discussion and the acquisition of knowledge.

Entry Requirements

You must be working in a relevant area of ultrasound practice, and have either completed or be enrolled on a relevant physics or the Fundamentals of Ultrasound Technology module, by agreement with the module leader.

Introduction

The aim of this 15 credit Negotiated Specialist Ultrasound Practice (4) module is to develop a safe and competent practitioner equipped with knowledge, critical understanding and professional skills for participation in an effective Ultrasound Imaging service.

The nature of the module enables you to negotiate and learn with significant and relevant others as they see fit. Clinical assessment areas will also be defined as a result of discussions, and subject specific competencies must be demonstrated in all areas.

Potential areas for this leve 7 (Masters level) module must be negotiated with the Module Leader, and could include subspecialty in areas such as:

  • Early Pregnancy (EPAC)
  • First-trimester (dating)
  • Anomaly scanning (second trimester)
  • Growth scans (third trimester)
  • Fetal echocardiography
  • Doppler in Obstetrics (Fetal Doppler)

On successful completion of this module, you will be able to:

  • apply theoretical knowledge to the practice of medical ultrasound within the area of chosen specialty.
  • utilise relevant knowledge of anatomy, physiology and pathology to solve complex problems.
  • demonstrate a critical knowledge of the legal, ethical and organisational aspects of current ultrasound practice in the chosen area of ultrasound specialty.
  • critically evaluate contemporary research concerning the aetiology and management of a range of pathologies in order to inform practice, and implement new approaches where appropriate.
  • critically evaluate the contribution that ultrasound makes, compared to other diagnostic tests/procedures, in order to derive a differential diagnosis.
  • perform a comprehensive range of medical ultrasound procedures within the chosen area of ultrasound specialty, both skilfully and safely, demonstrating the skills required of a competent practitioner, and an ability to adapt effectively to new or unusual situations.
  • justify the contribution of the role of medical ultrasound to the overall management of the patient.
  • make evaluative judgements on the outcomes of ultrasound examination and report the findings accordingly.
  • make an active contribution within a multidisciplinary professional community by reflecting upon one's own practice and the practice of others.
  • engage in effective communication with clients, their families and healthcare professionals, and make appropriate referrals as required.

Key Facts

Potential areas for student study must be negotiated with the Module Leader, and could include: Obstetric, Gynaecological, General Medical, Vascular and Brachytherapy Ultrasound.

Learning and Teaching

Scheduled learning constitutes a minimum of 28 hours but will vary according to the subject specialty chosen to study. It will include lectures, seminars, tutorials, demonstrations, practical classes and workshops; external visits; work based learning; supervised practise time in scanning room.

Independent learning includes a minimum of 122 hours but will vary according to the subject specialty chosen to study. It will include activities such as essential reading, case study preparation, assignment preparation and completion, computer assisted learning; simulator scanning, reflection on learning.

A variety of approaches will be used which may include work-based; action and problem-centred learning; enquiry based learning; supervised clinical practice; negotiated learning contracts; facilitated learning in the work place; on-line learning; key lectures; debates; seminars; student presentations.

The student will negotiate the sub-speciality to be studied, via a learning contract, with the module leader and the work-based manager.

A learning contract will be negotiated between the student, a member of academic staff and the work based manager from which a programme of study will be agreed. This programme may include use of one or more of the following: self-directed learning; tutorials; seminars; study days; open or distance learning. The nature of the module enables the student to negotiate and learn with significant and relevant others as they see fit.

Distance Learning
Students may choose to study the module as distance learning. Access to an electronic Blackboard will be available, where students will be able to view lectures and interact with on-line discussion boards. There is no specific timetable as this will be negotiated with the module leader, and any other partner in learning that the student selects who is prepared to contribute to the learning.

Study facilities

The College of Health, Science and Society has an excellent reputation for the quality of its teaching and the facilities it provides.

Get a feel for the Health Professions facilities we have on offer here from wherever you are.

Telephone

+44 (0)117 32 81158

You can also follow us on Twitter @UWEhasCPD.

Title

15 credit level 7 module


Click here to ask us a question about this course. Please include your full name with your question. If required, please let us know if you want us to add you to the future dates mailing list. Alternatively you may email us directly at pd@uwe.ac.uk


Enquire

To view all CPD courses offered by UWE Bristol, please select (click on) the box below

View courses