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    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

    Wendy Finnie
    Jess Broughan
    Dr Matt Born

    Teaching staff

    Wendy Finnie
    Jess Broughan
    Dr Matt Born

    Paper Structure

    A full-year paper, completed in conjunction with GENA 717.

    Teaching Arrangements
    1. 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.)
    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.

    Timetable

    Full Year (12 February 2026 - 7 November 2026)

    Location
    Dunedin
    Teaching method
    This paper is taught through Distance Learning
    Learning management system
    HSmoodle
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