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30 Sep 2025 (Face-to-Face), 03 Oct 2025 (Face-to-Face), 04 Oct 2025 (Face-to-Face), 03 Nov 2025 (Face-to-Face), 15 Dec 2025 (Face-to-Face), 17 Dec 2025 (Face-to-Face), 26 Jan 2026 (Face-to-Face), 26 Jan 2026 (Face-to-Face), 09 Mar 2026 (Face-to-Face), 12 Mar 2026 (Face-to-Face), 13 Mar 2026 (Face-to-Face), 27 Apr 2026 (ICT)
Course overview
Delivery of the module will embody the Herts learning principles.
This course is designed for health care professionals who are interested in the application of the scientific principles of diagnostic ultrasound imaging and the safe practice of diagnostic ultrasound. It is a compulsory module within the Medical Ultrasound programme.
This module forms part of a medical ultrasound programme which is accredited by Consortium for the Accreditation of Sonographic Education (CASE)
Course Notes:
This course aims to enable students to apply the scientific principles underpinning safe clinical practice to diagnostic ultrasound imaging.
The module is facilitated by University staff and external lecturers. Delivery of the course incorporates blended learning which aims to combine practical, simulation and classroom-based learning.
Assessment details:
90 minute in class test, 100%
Learning Outcomes: Knowledge and Understanding :
Successful students will typically...
- Have a comprehensive understanding of ultrasound image production and optimisation.
- Have a comprehensive understanding of the range of scanning equipment currently available in order to justify and critically evaluate its use in medical ultrasound examinations.
- Have a comprehensive understanding of possible bioeffects and safety measures.
- Have knowledge of the Doppler effect and its applications.
Learning Outcomes: Skills and Attributes
Successful students will typically...
- Critically evaluate the principles of diagnostic ultrasound imaging and be able to utilise the information and knowledge to practice in a safe and competent manner.
What our students say:
“Very good lectures, made a difficult subject interesting to learn. Very supportive and knowledgeable staff. Presentation advice and support very good before the day. Would recommend module and staff to fellow colleagues.”
“I found this module challenging but very interesting. The way in which the module has been taught (good notes, enthusiastic lecturers) has really made my understanding of physics stronger. The lecturers were extremely helpful and I felt I could approach them at any time with queries which they answered very clearly. This really helped.”
This module can contribute to the following programme(s)
HSMIRSM: MSc Medical Imaging and Radiation Sciences: Medical Ultrasound
Funding
£915.00
The price quoted above is per 15 credits and relates to students assessed as UK/home self-funded for fee purposes. Prices may differ for students that are assessed as EU Overseas/Overseas. Fees status will normally stay with the student for the remainder of their course. Here you can find further details along with, costs and when your fees need to be paid. You may be able to obtain a Post Graduate student loan, for which you must sign up for the whole MSc programme and not just individual modules or a Post Graduate Diploma, further details can be found at Gov.uk Master’s Loan
Why choose HERTS?
Excellent sector connections: we have extensive links with eight NHS Trusts and Local Authorities in Hertfordshire.
Links with over 98 NHS Trusts and Local Authorities in East Anglia and London regions.
Flexibility: we provide flexible study options to ensure you can fit CPD study around your busy professional and personal lives.
Location: the main University of Hertfordshire campus is 25 minutes from London with easy access by both road and rail services.
Course details
Course leader
Amy Lannon a.lannon@herts.ac.uk Dr Naomi Brown n.2.brown@herts.ac.uk
Administrator
Niamh Sexton
Telephone
01707 284800
Course delivery
Face-to-Face Learner Hours - Scheduled 30, Independent - 120
Prerequisites
A suitable NHS clinical placement.
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