| CODE | RAD5272 | |||||||||
| TITLE | Vascular Ultrasound Clinical Practice: Specialisation 2 | |||||||||
| UM LEVEL | 05 - Postgraduate Modular Diploma or Degree Course | |||||||||
| MQF LEVEL | 7 | |||||||||
| ECTS CREDITS | 10 | |||||||||
| DEPARTMENT | Radiography | |||||||||
| DESCRIPTION | Vascular ultrasound offers a vast range of diagnostic procedures, which play a central role in patient management. At the same time, the field is constantly evolving with new procedures introduced. In such a developing scenario, adherence to best practice guidelines becomes crucial to offer best patient care. In this study-unit the student builds on the clinical practice acquired in year 1 and continues to develop and broaden expertise in the field. Students will continue to apply knowledge into clinical practice. In this study-unit the student will be introduced to and acquires scanning skills to image the arterial system and grafts. Study-unit Aims: The aim of this study-unit is for the student to further acquire and develop skills in vascular ultrasound scanning of the arterial system and grafts, imaging of patients, assessment and evaluation of the images and data produced, while managing patients and providing the necessary care. The student will be able to apply into practice the clinical guidelines and protocols learnt in order to optimise vascular ultrasound imaging of the arterial system and grafts with regards to the presenting clinical indications and pathologies whilst providing an effective service. Learning Outcomes: 1. Knowledge & Understanding: By the end of the study-unit the student will be able to: - Demonstrate efficient scheduling and patient workflow; - Compile, analyse and record clinical patient history; - Develop risk assessments and incident training/practice procedures; - Develop protocols and policies; - Apply and implement protocols and procedures; - Practice a range of general procedures; - Appraise and evaluate the images and data results produced; - Compare and contrast vascular ultrasound to other methods of investigation such as CTA, MRA, conventional angiography and DSA; - Outline the various ultrasound imaging techniques in relation to patient presentation and pathology; and - Interpret images and results obtained by the different doppler ultrasound imaging methods. 2. Skills: By the end of the study-unit the student will be able to: - Discuss safety aspects; - Modify and update practice; - Manage and properly handle all types of medical devices used in clinical practice; - Plan and modify imaging procedures in accordance with clinical indications and patient needs; - Use this knowledge to optimise vascular ultrasound scanning in relation to the presenting clinical indications; and - Discuss different vascular imaging methods available in terms of benefits/limitations. Main Text/s and any supplementary readings: Oates C. (2001) Cardiovascular Haemodynamics and Doppler Waveforms Explained. Greenwich Medical Media. Pellerito J and Zwiebel W. J. (2012) Introduction to Vascular Sonography. 6th Edition. Saunders. Trush A. and Hartshorne T. (2010) Peripheral Vascular Ultrasound. How, Why and When? 3rd Edition Elsevier. |
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| ADDITIONAL NOTES | Please note that a pass in the Clinical Assessment component is obligatory for an overall pass mark to be awarded. | |||||||||
| STUDY-UNIT TYPE | Clinical Practice, Demonstrations and Lectures | |||||||||
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The availability of optional units may be subject to timetabling constraints. Units not attracting a sufficient number of registrations may be withdrawn without notice. It should be noted that all the information in the description above applies to study-units available during the academic year 2025/6. It may be subject to change in subsequent years. |
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