25 Jan 2027 (Available)
Apply by: 18 Jan 2027
Semester B
On campus
25 Jan 2027 (On Campus), 27 Jan 2027 (On Campus), 29 Jan 2027 (On Campus), 11 Mar 2027 (On Campus), 28 Apr 2027 (On Campus), 04 May 2027 (Assessment submission)
Course overview
PLEASE NOTE THIS PAGE IS CURRENTLY IN THE PROCESS OF BEING UPDATED FOR 2026/27. APPLICATIONS ARE NOT YET OPEN
Course Details
Delivery of the module will embody the Herts learning principles – using a blended and flexible learning approach, with some days of attendance in person on-campus and some of online learning off-campus.
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 aims
The course aims to enable student to evaluate the fundamental principles used in reporting ultrasound images .
This module provides the core skills required to consider the broader management and legal issues surrounding the topic of clinical reporting.
Students will conceptualise the process of decision making around the ethical and legal issues that underpin clinical reporting.
Students will develop their verbal and written communication skills .
Learning Outcomes
- Critically review and analyse the ethical and legal requirements of clinical reporting.
- Critically review the impact of the clinical report on patient management.
- Critically analyse and apply the principles of clinical reporting in relation to the structure and significance of information given in a formal clinical report.
- Develop presentations skills to communicate effectively.
Assessment
Practical, 100%
3000 word equivalent.
This involves a 15 minute Recorded PowerPoint presentation.
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Funding
£945.00
The price quoted above is for a 15 credit module in the 2026/27 academic year and applies to students who are assessed as Home fee payers ONLY. Fees will differ for students assessed as Overseas fee payers. Fee assessment decisions follow UKCISA (UK Council for International Student Affairs) guidance, which is based on UK law and government regulations. Further information on who will pay Home or Overseas tuition fees can be found here: https://ask.herts.ac.uk/will-i-pay-home-or-international-tuition-fees
Once confirmed, a student’s fee status will normally remain the same for the duration of their course. However, information regarding fee reassessment is available here: https://ask.herts.ac.uk/will-i-pay-home-or-international-tuition-fees#FeeReassessment
Eligible students may be able to apply for a Postgraduate Student Loan. Please note that to access this funding, you must enrol on the full MSc programme; funding is not available for individual modules or interim awards (for example, a Postgraduate Diploma). Further information is available at: https://www.gov.uk/masters-loan
Further details, including tuition fee amounts, fee policy and payment deadlines, can be found here : https://www.herts.ac.uk/study/fees-and-funding/fee-information/fees-and-finance-policy-document
If you require further information or have any questions regarding fees, please contact: cpdhealth@herts.ac.uk
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
Dr. Naomi Brown n.2.brown@herts.ac.uk
Administrator
Niamh Sexton
Telephone
01707 284800
Course delivery
Face-to-Face. Number of Learner Hours: Scheduled 20. Independent 130.
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Prerequisites
You should be a qualified health care professional currently working in an appropriate area of practice.
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