Work-based Learning in Practice 1

To facilitate the extended role of the practitioner by encouraging the skills of reflection and analysis so that you can critically appraise current practice and propose and develop improvements in the service to the client and the effectiveness of the ultrasound department.

Content potentially not covered in other courses and which can be covered in this course include:

• small parts (neck, scrotum, thyroid)
• shoulder
• DVT
• neonatal hips.

The course will cover self-directed study of the relevant anatomy, embryology, normal and abnormal ultrasound appearances of the chosen area.

Who is it for?

This course may be undertaken by students completing a PgC/PgD/MSc in medical Ultrasound, or as a standalone course for qualified sonographers wishing to extend their scope of practice.

Benefits

The key takeaway of this course is the knowledge, understanding and ability to perform, interpret and report examinations in a competent and professional manner.

By the end of the course you will be able to:

Knowledge and understanding:

• Demonstrate a thorough knowledge of the role of ultrasound in imaging chosen area of practice, in relation to other complementary and alternative investigations
• A range of pathological conditions should be considered and how they relate to clinical practice, equipment selection and ultrasound technique, communication and a wide range of relevant current issues
• You will be expected to engage in clinical practice and reflective learning within your clinical specialty and undertake an agreed range/number of cases.

Values and Attitudes:

• Critically evaluate ethical issues relating to your role in the negotiated clinical area
• Show a comprehensive understanding of self-directed study skills and auditing of clinical practice.

Skills:

• Critically evaluate current policy and practice in relation to the negotiated clinical area
• Apply the skills needed for academic study and reflective practice
• Competently perform appropriate skills within clinical practice and discuss the significance in relation to safe practice in the negotiated clinical area.

Teaching

Teaching will be delivered in the form of student-led learning / revision of current knowledge and work-based learning.

All entrants to the Programme must be in possession of a relevant first degree. The normal entry requirements are:

• Applicants will normally hold a BSc (hons) degree (2:1 or above) from a recognised higher education institution e.g. Radiography, Nursing, Midwifery.
  • Non-standard entrants will be considered on a case-by-case basis, subject to availability of places on the programme. An appropriate professional qualification such as a Diploma of the College of Radiographers; Diploma in Nursing, Diploma in Midwifery may be considered; subject to successfully demonstrating the required academic level by completing a pre-course assignment and successful interview (early application is recommended).
• A clinical placement for an average of 3 days per week in a clinical department is required. The department will need to provide a range of clinical examinations, appropriate clinical support and a named mentor who can attend mentor and assessor training at the university.
  • A clinical experience (CE1) form will need to be signed by the ultrasound department manager before your application can be considered.
  • If your clinical placement is terminated for any reason, the university is unable to provide placements. o If a suitable clinical placement cannot be found, you would be required to withdraw from the course.

If you don't already hold a recognised ultrasound qualification, this course can only be taken as part of a programme, not as a stand-alone course.

English requirements

For those students whose first language is not English one of the following qualifications is also required:

• IELTS: 7.0.