GENA718 Generalist Medical Ultrasound

Principles of generalist-performed ultrasound, its application to medical diagnosis and management, especially in an emergency or rural setting, to more accurately diagnose and appropriately manage medical problems.

Paper title	Generalist Medical Ultrasound
Paper code	GENA718
Subject	General Practice
EFTS	0.25
Points	30 points
Teaching period	Full Year (Distance learning)
Domestic Tuition Fees (NZD)	$3,018.75
International Tuition Fees	Tuition Fees for international students are elsewhere on this website.

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Pre or Corequisite

GENA 717 or GENX 717

Restriction

GENX 718

Limited to

PGCertCPU, PGDipRPHP

Notes

(i) Prerequisite or corequisite: Antegrade Ultrasound Solutions physics course. (ii) Includes three 3-day residential periods.

Eligibility

Enrolments for this paper are limited, and it requires departmental permission. View more information about limitations of enrolment.

Contact

Leigh-Ann Moir - Rural PG Administrator: rural.postgrad@otago.ac.nz

Teaching staff

Wendy Finnie
Jo McCann
Matt Born
Ellen Woodcock

Paper Structure

The ultrasound course consists of two papers - GENA 717 and 718 - which are done in conjunction with each other.

Teaching Arrangements

1. This Distance Learning paper is a combination of remote and in-person teaching
   (e.g., students are required to attend three 3-day in-person residential workshops.)
2. The Antegrade Physics component is run as a separate distance learning paper. Please note that this is invoiced separately to your University fees.

Textbooks

Textbook recommendations will be provided in the course outline.

Please note: The Antegrade Ultrasound Solutions physics course is an additional cost to course fees.

Graduate Attributes Emphasised

Lifelong learning.
View more information about Otago's graduate attributes.

Learning Outcomes

Students who successfully complete the paper will demonstrate the ability to perform and understand ultrasound techniques and interpret images.

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