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Abdominal Ultrasound at Sheffield Hallam University - UCAS

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Course summary

Please check the Sheffield Hallam University website for the latest course information. Course summary:

  • Work towards the four pillars of advanced clinical practice.
  • Gain hands-on clinical experience and robust theoretical knowledge.
  • Learn in a state-of-the-art simulated clinical environment with experienced staff.
  • Combine academic study with at least 15 hours of clinical scanning per week.
  • Join a course accredited by the Consortium for the Accreditation of Sonographic Education.
On this PgCert Abdominal Ultrasound course, you’ll study academic modules alongside a minimum of 15 hours per week of supervised clinical scanning in your workplace. You’ll complete simulation-based training and focused clinical workbooks that help you apply your learning to practice, alongside academic visits and formative appraisals. You’ll graduate with the skills and professional accreditation of an effective abdominal ultrasound practitioner. For full details of course modules, assessments, and teaching methods, please visit the course page on our website: https://www.shu.ac.uk/courses/diagnostic-radiography/pgcert-abdominal-ultrasound/part-time


Entry requirements

Relevant Bachelor's (honours) 2:2 degree in a science or healthcare subject. Relevant professional qualification which includes: - Health and Care Professions Council (HCPC) General Medical Council (GMC) Nursing and Midwifery Council (NMC) Society of Vascular Technologist (SVT) Relevant work experience Relevant workplace opportunities and organisation support. You must have access to 15 hours per week ultrasound scanning in the UK, to include all ultrasound examinations required as part of the module. Scanning must be with an appropriately qualified clinical supervisor for the duration of the module. Clinical placement is not provided by the University. Please note, if your clinical placement is terminated for any reason the University is not responsible for finding an alternative. You will be required to withdraw from the course in these circumstances. As part of your application, you are required to complete a clinical agreement form which includes details of your employing NHS Trust and confirmed arrangements for clinical supervision, including details of your appropriately qualified clinical supervisor. You need to provide one supporting reference from the department offering clinical placement to confirm your suitability to train in ultrasound. Recognition of prior learning will be considered for credits achieved from other CASE accredited UK ultrasound courses. Exceptions will be considered on a case by case basis. Applicants whose first language is not English and who are required to provide a language test certificate as evidence of their proficiency must ensure that it is, or is comparable to, IELTS level 7.0 with no element below 6.5.


English language requirements

Please click the following link to find out more about English language requirements for this course

https://www.shu.ac.uk/courses/diagnostic-radiography/pgcert-abdominal-ultrasound/part-time


Fees and funding

Tuition fees

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Tuition fee status depends on a number of criteria and varies according to where in the UK you will study. For further guidance on the criteria for home or overseas tuition fees, please refer to the UKCISA website .

Additional fee information

Our postgraduate fees vary depending on course, level and mode of study. Each postgraduate course page tells you how much the tuition fees are, and what additional costs you might have to budget for during your studies. Please refer to our website for up-to-date information on costs and fees for both full-time and part-time postgraduate study options.

Sponsorship information

Scholarships, discounts and bursaries may be available to students who study this course.

Abdominal Ultrasound at Sheffield Hallam University - UCAS