CSN029 Advanced Ultrasound Topics B
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| Unit code: | CSN029 |
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| Prerequisite(s): | CSN027 and CSN028 |
| Credit points: | 12 |
| Timetable | Details in HiQ, if available |
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| CSP student contribution | $1,164 |
| Domestic tuition unit fee | $3,216 |
| International unit fee | $4,668 |
Unit Outline: Semester 2 2025, Online
| Unit code: | CSN029 |
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| Credit points: | 12 |
| Pre-requisite: | CSN027 and CSN028 |
Overview
Specialised knowledge of the diagnostic potential of medical ultrasound imaging is essential for the operator to perform effective examinations. Through the completion of this unit you will develop your applied understanding of advanced obstetric and paediatric ultrasound applications. This unit extends and builds on the content of the units CSN027 Ultrasonic Examination 2 and CSN028 Advanced Ultrasound Topics B. This unit is offered in the second year of the course in order for you to understand the basics of Medical Ultrasound which are outlined in the subjects CSN026 Ultrasonic Examination 1, CSN025 Principles of Medical Ultrasound, CSN027 Ultrasonic Examination 2 and CSN029 Advanced Ultrasound Topics B.
Learning support is provided during the on-campus block via a workshop provided by the student support group. This workshop provides support for students to develop a case based journal article, this is recorded and can be reviewed throughout the semester.
Learning Outcomes
On successful completion of this unit you will be able to:
- Apply advanced knowledge of anatomy, physiology and pathology to the ultrasound examinations of a range of speciality areas with a particular focus on obstetric and paediatric applications.
- Showcase and explain the various advanced scan techniques applicable to the imaging areas covered within this unit.
- Critically analyse and interpret clinical data and measurements attained by sonographers in real world ultrasound examinations
- Reflect on how the principles and techniques of medical ultrasound imaging inform diagnostic quality and best sonographic practice.
Content
The unit covers the following topic areas:
Advanced obstetric applications:
- multiple pregnancy assessment
- interventional ultrasound-guided techniques in obstetrics
- advanced foetal heart assessment
- Doppler assessment in pregnancy and gynaecology
- First-trimester screening and Invasive procedures
- Complications of pregnancy, including specific impacts on parents and children in rural, remote and Indigenous communities. (Sustainable Development Goal 3)
Paediatric ultrasound applications:
- abdomen
- head
- hips
- spine
Research Skills
- Scientific research skills and the ethics of research relevant to sonographic practice, including recognising the role of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples to engage in the co-design of research projects directly.
Learning Approaches
The unit combines an intensive block of lectures, tutorials and in-class demonstrations at the start of the semester. Following this intensive, you will engage with online learning materials at your own pace. Various online teaching tools are used to support each learning module and reinforce the major concepts. These are timed with themed Canvas discussions involving real-world case examples designed to develop your deeper understanding of and engagement with the key topic areas. Real-world live scanning workshops during the on-campus block combined with authentic assessment items will build your professional identity as a sonographer.
Feedback on Learning and Assessment
A structured approach to summative assessment and marking will be applied to provide you with detailed feedback on your progress. You will be provided feedback on each summative assessment item as you progress through the unit. Formative assessment feedback is embedded within this unit to support your learning. The case report uses a structured peer review process, providing you with the opportunity to review peer submissions, provide feedback and reflect on your learning. Feedback is also provided via interaction with classmates and teaching staff via the unit discussion board.
Assessment
Overview
The first assessment is an online problem-solving exercise involving the review and assessment of ultrasound images. You will be asked to provide critical feedback on diagnostic quality, sonographic features and pathology identification. The second assessment requires you to complete a report on ultrasound cases you have performed in the workplace. As part of this assessment, you must critically review images and measurements performed. For this assessment you will provide and receive peer feedback before submission of a final assignment summative later in the semester. You will complete the final examination in the central examination timeslot and will assess whole-of-unit learning experiences.
Unit Grading Scheme
7- point scale
Assessment Tasks
Assessment: Image and Request Form interpretation
You will assume the role of the sonographer in the workplace to analyse a request and interpret ultrasound images from real clinical cases. You will produce a diagnostic sonographer's report. Image interpretation is a key skill required in the clinical environment. This task will develop skills that will enhance your ability to communicate findings to members of the healthcare teams.
This assignment is eligible for the 48-hour late submission period and assignment extensions.
Assessment: Case Report
You will be required to submit a report detailing a case that you have performed in the workplace. As part of this assessment, you must critically review relevant images and measurements and provide an involved discussion on the findings of the case. Specific requirements for this case study will be outlined on the Canvas site for this unit. Your first report is a formative assessment submitted as part of a structured peer review process. The case report is not a critique and should be designed in such a way as to mirror the
guidelines of the peer-reviewed journal Sonography.
This assignment is eligible for the 48-hour late submission period and assignment extensions.
Assessment: Examination
You will complete a multiple choice and short answer written examination conducted during the centrally time-tabled exam period. This will assess all unit lecture content.
Academic Integrity
Academic integrity is a commitment to undertaking academic work and assessment in a manner that is ethical, fair, honest, respectful and accountable.
The Academic Integrity Policy sets out the range of conduct that can be a failure to maintain the standards of academic integrity. This includes, cheating in exams, plagiarism, self-plagiarism, collusion and contract cheating. It also includes providing fraudulent or altered documentation in support of an academic concession application, for example an assignment extension or a deferred exam.
You are encouraged to make use of QUT’s learning support services, resources and tools to assure the academic integrity of your assessment. This includes the use of text matching software that may be available to assist with self-assessing your academic integrity as part of the assessment submission process.
Breaching QUT’s Academic Integrity Policy or engaging in conduct that may defeat or compromise the purpose of assessment can lead to a finding of student misconduct (Code of Conduct – Student) and result in the imposition of penalties under the Management of Student Misconduct Policy, ranging from a grade reduction to exclusion from QUT.
Resources
Resource Materials
Recommended text(s)
Curry, P., Prince M.(202) Sonography - Introduction to Normal Structure and Function (5th ed.). Elsevier.
Holley A (2013) Pediatric Ultrasound : A Practical Guide (2nd ed). Brisbane: Allison Holley
Norton, M. (2016). Callen's Ultrasonography in Obstetrics and Gynaecology (6th ed.). Elsevier
Rumack, C., Wilson, S., Charboneau, J., Levine, D. (2017). Diagnostic Ultrasound (5th ed.). Elsevier.
Risk Assessment Statement
There are no out of the ordinary risks associated with this unit.
Course Learning Outcomes
This unit is designed to support your development of the following course/study area learning outcomes.CS60 Graduate Diploma in Medical Ultrasound
- Apply specialist scientific and digital knowledge of the principles and techniques of medical ultrasound.
Relates to: Image and Request Form interpretation, Case Report, Examination - Critically examine ultrasound requests and clinical information to perform adaptive independent examinations to a high level of diagnostic accuracy
Relates to: Case Report - Critically analyse complex sonographic appearances to resolve clinical challenges informed by evidenced based practice.
Relates to: Image and Request Form interpretation, Case Report - Communicate complex diagnostic information effectively using oral, written and digital formats responsive to the clinical and cultural needs of diverse patients, interprofessional health teams and community.
Relates to: Case Report, Examination