Echocardiography - Level 7 (LBR)
When can you start this module? |
Learning Beyond Registration
Learning Beyond Registration (LBR) is a vital part of developing competent, capable health service practitioners prepared to deliver a dynamic, flexible, quality, client-focused service. If you're employed by the NHS in the East Midlands then you may be eligible for fee-free access to our LBR modules and/or programmes. You'll need to supply evidence of approval from your line manager and Trust Education Lead when you apply.
About this module
Your primary role will be the provision of a diagnostic cardiac ultrasound service. Normally your practice will include assessment of a range of routine / emergency adult cardiac examinations.
The aim of this CASE accredited module is to produce a competent, reflective and autonomous practitioner capable of safe and effective use of ultrasound in the assessment of adult acquired cardiac disease.
The module focuses on development of competence in trans-thoracic assessment of adult acquired cardiac disease. This includes routine and emergency referrals and interpretation of ultrasound findings in common / complex pathology.
400 total learning hours for the module include seven full days of on campus teaching and tutorials, and directed study tasks. In addition, you will require access to a suitable clinical placement for a recommended minimum of 14 hours (two days) per week supervised scanning practice for the duration of the module.
To enrol to this module, you must:
- be studying or have completed the Principles of Medical Ultrasound module (or an equivalent qualification).
- have access to a recommended minimum of two days per week supervised scanning practice with a named ultrasound mentor.
- you may be working towards British Society of Echocardiography (BSE) accreditation.
Entry is subject to discussion with module leader and completion of a practice based agreement.
Learning outcomes
On successful completion of the module you will be able to:
- Analyse the needs of the patient, relatives and attendees, reflecting critically on the effectiveness of their communication skills and level of care provided.
- Demonstrate the complex skills necessary to plan and perform high quality adult cardiac ultrasound examinations safely, competently and professionally, according to the current evidence base.
- Interpret, critically evaluate and report upon the ultrasound findings, where necessary, arrange, advise or undertake further investigations appropriate to local policies and contribute effectively to the multi disciplinary healthcare team.
- Reflect critically upon the use of ultrasound in adult cardiac assessment, the effectiveness of local cardiac ultrasound services, implications for patient management and where appropriate, propose alternatives for service improvement.
Which profession is this module aimed at?
All Health ProfessionalsAbout this module
- Module level: 7
- Module credits: 40
