Graduate Diploma in Medical Sonography - General (IGSO)
University of South Australia (UniSA)
Type of institution: University/Higher Education Institution
Level: Postgraduate
CRICOS: 00121B
Broaden your career opportunities by extending your knowledge, practical skills and understanding of ultrasound imaging health trends. Join the No.1 university in South Australia for graduate careers. Suitable for health science, medical radiation and other allied health professionals employed in an appropriate practice with access to clinical ultrasound experience. Learn from award winning teachers at a university with above world class research in clinical sciences. Get practical experience from 2,200 hours of ultrasound scanning and associated clinical examinations. Apply for registration with the Australian Sonographer Accreditation Registry (ASAR) as an accredited medical sonographer upon completion of the program. Enjoy flexible study through online, part time learning.
Subjects
- Medical Sonography
Standard entry requirements
- Applicants are required to meet the following criteria: Complete a letter of supp or t confirming a training position within a General ultrasound department that will be supervised by an accredited medical sonographer who is registered with ASAR (Australian Sonographer Accreditation Registry)
- And EITHER A Bachel or Degree or higher in an approved Field of Education (FOE), and completion of the prerequisite courses at a Bachel or level or higher within the last 10 years ( or pri or completion with evidence of clinical application of prerequisite knowledge)
- Or A Graduate Certificate in Medical Sonography Principles and The or y (General)
- Or Current registration with the Medical Radiation Practice Board of Australia ( or overseas equivalent, where accreditation was awarded following completion of a recognised degree)All applicants are required to complete the Additional Inf or mation F or m and provide supp or ting evidence.Prerequisite coursesApplicants are required to provide evidence of satisfact or y completion of the following prerequisite courses: 0.125 EFTSL of Human Anatomy, which includes anatomy of the head and neck, th or ax, abdomen and pelvis, and the musculoskeletal and vascular systems
- And 0.250 EFTSL of Human Physiology
- And 0.125 EFTSL of Human Pathology or PathophysiologyApproved Fields of EducationApplicants are required to have completed a program of study (at Bachel or level or higher) in one of the following approved Fields of Education (FOE): Medical Studies Nursing Pharmacy Radiography Rehabilitation Therapies (excluding Audiology and Massage Therapy) Dentistry Optometry Human Movement Paramedical Studies Health ScienceApplicants with a qualification from a FOE not listed above may be considered on a case by case basis. Note: Applicants are advised that the program requires the completion of 2200 hours of supervised clinical sonography experience. Applicants are responsible f or or ganising and maintaining an ongoing training position to acquire the requisite experience
- Progression through the program is conditional upon meeting prescribed milestones.
Study information
| Campus | Fees | Mid year intake | Attendance |
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| City East | International: $31,900 | No |
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