Ultrasonography

1. The Objective of Training

This programme aims at training students to gain entry into medical diagnostic ultrasonography as technologists or technicians by enabling them to:

Develop a range of skills necessary to perform routine ultrasound scans in a safe environment;
Develop skills in recognizing normal and abnormal anatomy, physiology, and pathology from routine obstetrics, abdominal, cardiovascular, paediatrics, musculoskeletal, and small parts ultrasound scans;
Apply the skills above together with results from other chemical or physical tests and clinical findings to diagnose patients’ conditions or recommend further testing;
Communicate effectively with patients, their families, and other health professionals;
Facilitate skills of critical reflection, self-evaluation, continuous improvement, and professional growth in clinical practice.

Be responsible and reflective;
Have gestural skills and interpersonal skills;
Develop a professional ethic;
Act with autonomy and responsibility in well-defined fields of function;
Use evidence-based practice in ultrasound diagnosing and treatment;
Critical mind-set in assessing patients’ scan needs from clinical presentations;
Effective communication with patients, caregivers, and other health professionals;
Maintain confidentiality regarding patient information;
Good judgement and decision-making in patient diagnosing;
Ensure safety in medical practice;
Continue personal and professional growth;
Master the computer tool and ICT.

Perform and interpret routine medical ultrasound scans to diagnose common medical disorders;
Monitor the progression of pregnancy, fetal growth, and abnormalities;
Diagnose abdominal disorders;
Carry out and interpret routine ultrasound scans of the breast, prostate, heart, blood vessels, and muscles;
Design and conduct research in the field of ultrasound;
Train other personnel;
Correlate medical laboratory test results with ultrasound scans for better diagnosis;
Carry out basic X-ray imaging;
Check the conformity of sensitive equipment or installation;
Use ultrasound waves in medical treatment;
Control the application of Quality-Safety and Environment procedures.