Overview
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.
About this paper
| Paper title | Generalist Medical Ultrasound |
|---|---|
| Subject | General Practice |
| EFTS | 0.25 |
| Points | 30 points |
| Teaching period | Full Year (12 February 2026 - 7 November 2026) (Distance learning) |
| Delivery mode | The Distance Learning offering of this paper is a combination of remote and in-person teaching, and involves in-person assessment |
| Domestic Tuition Fees ( NZD ) | $3,486.75 |
| International Tuition Fees | Tuition Fees for international students are elsewhere on this website. |
- Pre or Corequisite
- GENA 717 or GENX 717
- Restriction
- GENX 718
- Limited to
- PGCertCPU, PGDipRCP
- 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
- More information link
You require access to an ultrasound machine for daily/weekly use, to be able to complete this paper to the required standard.
- Teaching staff
- Paper Structure
A full-year paper, completed in conjunction with GENA 717.
- Teaching Arrangements
- This Distance Learning paper is a combination of remote and in-person teaching
(e.g., students are required to attend three 2-2.5-day in-person residential workshops.) - The Antegrade Physics component is run as a separate distance learning paper. Please note that this is invoiced separately to your University fees.
- This Distance Learning paper is a combination of remote and in-person teaching
- 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.