Delivery of the module will embody the Herts learning principles.

You should be available to attend all days as advertised.

This module is designed for health care professionals particularly radiographers, midwives and nurses who wish to develop the necessary clinical and evaluative skills for the competent performance and accurate reporting of female pelvic ultrasound examinations. The module is taken in combination with Ultrasound Image Production & Optimisation and Principles of Ultrasound Reporting in order to achieve an ultrasound qualification. It may only be studied as a standalone course by qualified sonographers who have not previously studied Gynaecological ultrasound. 
 
This module forms part of a medical ultrasound programme which is accredited by Consortium for the Accreditation of Sonographic Education (CASE) 

This course aims to enable students to develop the necessary clinical and evaluative skills for the competent performance and accurate reporting of female pelvic ultrasound examinations.  

Learning Outcomes: Knowledge and Understanding  

Successful students will typically...  
•    Demonstrate a depth of knowledge and critical understanding of the anatomy, physiology, pathology of the female pelvis.  
•    Have a comprehensive understanding of techniques applicable for ultrasound investigation of the normal and abnormal female pelvis  

Learning Outcomes: Skills and Attributes  

Successful students will typically...  
•    Demonstrate critical awareness in synthesising clinical information and evaluative skills for the competent performance of ultrasound examinations of the female pelvis.  
•    Demonstrate a range of advanced communication and decision-making skills and engage confidently in academic and professional communication appropriate to their professional practice.  
•    Demonstrate technical expertise in competently performing female pelvic ultrasound examinations with precision and effectiveness. 

Assessment details 

The assessment is a combination of an evaluation of patient pathway, a 2 hour in class test, completion of a portfolio and a practical skills assessment comprising a session of 3 patients. The practical skills assessment is undertaken in your own department and marked by university staff and your clinical supervisors. A clinical placement in ultrasound is a requirement for the module.  

Coursework 1, 40%  
2000 word evaluation of a patient pathway (1)  
Practical, 60%  
2 hour in class test  
Coursework 1 and the Practical must be passed before the Practical Pass/Fail can be attempted.  
Practical (Pass/Fail)  
Practical skills assessment - Comprising a session of 3 patients. A full TA and full TV scan must be included 
The portfolio is a compulsory gateway to the practical skills assessment.  
  
All individual elements of assessment must be passed.