Vascular Ultrasound

About this module

This module is aimed primarily at healthcare professionals who wish to provide a full range of routine / emergency vascular ultrasound services.

The module is CASE accredited and it aims to produce a competent, reflective and autonomous practitioner capable of safe and effective use of ultrasound in the assessment of vascular referrals.

It focuses on development of competence in assessment of a broad range of peripheral vascular ultrasound referrals. This includes routine and emergency referrals and interpretation of ultrasound findings in common / complex vascular pathology, vascular screening and surveillance.

400 total learning hours for the module include 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),
• 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.

Who is this course for

All Health Professionals.

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Minimum numbers

Please note that this course is subject to minimum numbers in order to run.