The Graduate Diploma in Cardiac Ultrasound program offers studies for practising cardiac sonographers. The course uses a combination of on-campus blocks in semesters 1 and 3, web-based modules and clinical practice modules. A final clinical exam occurs on-site at QUT in the final semester.  

 

Course requirements

You'll need to maintain access to suitable clinical experience for the duration of the course. In accordance with the Australasian Sonographer Accreditation Registry (ASAR) Program Accreditation Guidelines, it is recommended that students be engaged in cardiac ultrasound practice for a minimum of three days/week over a two year period, full-time equivalent, in an Australian or New Zealand clinical setting.

 

There are requirements that you will need to meet as a student in this course. You will need to identify these requirements and ensure you allow sufficient time to meet them.

 

The study mode of this course is online and students access the majority of course materials digitally. Therefore, all students will require computer access with sufficient internet speed to engage with the online lectures and tutorials.