Ultrasound Image Production & Optimisation

Key information

Course Leader: Naomi Brown

Level: 7

Credits: 15

Mode of delivery: Taught

School: Health & Social Work

Available places: 40

Learning outcomes

What our students say...

• “Very good lectures, made a difficult subject interesting to learn. Very supportive and knowledgeable staff. Presentation advice and support very good before the day. Would recommend module and staff to fellow colleagues.”

• “I found this module challenging but very interesting. The way in which the module has been taught (good notes, enthusiastic lecturers) has really made my understanding of physics stronger. The lecturers were extremely helpful and I felt I could approach them at any time with queries which they answered very clearly. This really helped.” 

Dates

• 09/26/2023

Fees and Funding

£825.00

The price quoted above is per 15 credits and relates to students assessed as UK/home self-funded for fee purposes. Prices may differ for students that are assessed as EU Overseas/Overseas. Fees status will normally stay with the student for the remainder of their course. Here you can find further details along with, costs and when your fees need to be paid. You may be able to obtain a Post Graduate student loan, for which you must sign up for the whole MSc programme and not just individual modules or a Post Graduate Diploma, further details can be found at Gov.uk Master’s Loan

Delivery of the module will embody the Herts learning principles – using a blended and flexible learning approach, with some days of attendance in person on-campus and some of online learning off-campus. You should be available to attend all days as advertised. Please note that the online learning days may include a range of synchronous and asynchronous teaching sessions, and you will need to attend and engage with these on the days specified. 

This course is designed for health care professionals who are interested in the application of the scientific principles of diagnostic ultrasound imaging and the safe practice of diagnostic ultrasound. It is a compulsory module within the Medical Ultrasound programme. 

This module forms part of a medical ultrasound programme which is accredited by Consortium for the Accreditation of Sonographic Education (CASE) 

Learning Outcomes: Knowledge and Understanding 

Successful students will typically... 

• 1. Have a comprehensive understanding of ultrasound image production and optimisation. 

• 2. Have a comprehensive understanding of the range of scanning equipment currently available in order to justify and critically evaluate its use in medical ultrasound examinations. 

• 3. Have a comprehensive understanding of possible bioeffects and safety measures. 

• 4. Have knowledge of the Doppler effect and its applications. 

Learning Outcomes: Skills and Attributes 

Successful students will typically... 

• 1. Critically evaluate the principles of diagnostic ultrasound imaging and be able to utilise the information and knowledge to practice in a safe and competent manner.