Abdominal Ultrasound CPPD

Eligibility

Prerequisite knowledge

Entry requirements:

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.
  • If a suitable clinical placement cannot be found you would be required to withdraw from the course.
• Co-requisites Ultrasound Physics (RDM033) and Developing Professional Skills in Ultrasound (RCM022)
• Applicants must have an ultrasound qualification in order to apply.

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

English requirements

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

• IELTS: 7.0 (minimum 7 in all categories)