Clinical ultrasound has made a dramatic impact on patient management in perioperative, critical care, emergency medicine, surgery and internal medicine environments. An expanding range of clinicians are now using clinical ultrasound, including those in primary care, remote and rural medicine, sports medicine, prehospital/paramedicine, nursing, midwifery, physiotherapy, and other branches of allied health.

 

The Specialist Certificate in Clinical Ultrasound (Practical) is tailored to the needs of health professionals looking to gain expertise in point-of-care ultrasound.  It offers the flexibility to select subjects that best align with their clinical practice.

 

The practical version of this certificate incorporates a robust e-learning component aiming to enhance students’ knowledge and develop their skills in image acquisition, interpretation, and integration to their clinical practice.

 

Additionally, the hands-on segment of the course is thoughtfully structured to accommodate individuals residing outside of Melbourne, offering flexibility. It involves logbooks and image reviews, which can be completed using ultrasound simulators at the University of Melbourne or by conducting scans at their own workplace. There is a requirement to submit a minimum number of relevant images for assessment.