RDGY41650

Learning Outcomes:

On completion of this module students should be able to:
-perform routine gynaecological ultrasound examinations independently;
-write accurate sonographer reports for obstetrical and gynaecological examinations independently;
-identify important gynaecological issues for investigation;
-critically evaluate a range of appropriate information sources;
-synthesise current theories of ultrasound, basic sciences and communication in their clinical reasoning;
-justify the contribution of ultrasound to the overall management of the patient;
-critically analyse their current clinical practice in obstetrical and gynaecological ultrasound;
-practice professionally with due consideration of social and ethical issues
-understand the importance of self-care for sonographers
-ensure adherence to safe infection control practices

Indicative Module Content:

Students registered for this module will receive resource sessions relating to the following topics:
the role of ultrasound in the investigation, treatment and management of fertility;
the role of ultrasound in the assessment of intrauterine device position;
the performance of and the role of ultrasound in gynaecological procedures, eg ovarian cyst aspiration, Hy-Co-Sy;
3D ultrasound of the uterus and ovaries;
CEUS and the development of a systematic scanning technique; and
the role of Doppler in pelvic ultrasound.

Student Effort Hours:

Approaches to Teaching and Learning:

Students must provide written evidence of an agreement with a clinical ultrasound department to provide clinical ultrasound experience and supervision throughout the Programme.
This module requires a minimum of 125 hours of clinical practice.
Applicants should be qualified Radiographers with CORU approval to practice Radiography in Ireland or qualified Midwives registered with the Nursing and Midwifery Board of Ireland.
Applicants should have completed one year of general experience in Radiography or Midwifery.
Other Professionals are considered on individual merit, but must be actively scanning in order to undertake modules in the Master's of Science (Ultrasound) Programme.

Students must arrange and complete three months of clinical experience in an ultrasound department, which specialises in gynaecological ultrasound prior to commencing this Programme.

Feedback Strategy/Strategies

• Feedback individually to students, post-assessment
• Group/class feedback, post-assessment

How will my Feedback be Delivered?

Oral presentation: individual written feedback within two weeks after completion of assessment. Group feedback on the day of assessment. Portfolio: individual written (verbal if requested) Clinical Assessment: individual verbal and written