General Medical Ultrasound - 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
This is a CASE accredited module aimed primarily at sonographers or other health practitioners who wish to deliver a general medical ultrasound service.
The aim is to produce a competent, reflective and autonomous practitioner capable of safe and effective use of ultrasound in the assessment of a wide range of general medical referrals.
The module focuses on development of competence in assessment of a broad range of general medical ultrasound referrals. This includes recognition and interpretation of ultrasound findings in common/ complex pathologies of the abdomen and male pelvis and normal appearances / common pathologies of the female pelvis.
There are a total of 400 total learning hours for the module, which includes seven full days of on campus teaching / 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).
- you must have access to a recommended minimum of two days per week supervised scanning practice with a named ultrasound mentor.
Entry is subject to discussion with module leader and completion of a practice based agreement.
Which profession is this module aimed at?
All Health ProfessionalsAbout this module
- Module level: 7
- Module credits: 40
When can you start?
October
