Overview
This unit is an introduction to the theory and practice of basic soft tissue ultrasound imaging and is appropriate for science graduates and allied health / medical professionals wishing to use ultrasound as a focused diagnostic tool at the point of care. The unit will interest students engaged in, or studying towards, managing soft tissue injury and pathology, and is also useful to anyone who has interest in musculoskeletal imaging. You will develop knowledge of musculoskeletal ultrasound with emphasis on interpretation of anatomical structures, biomechanics, and pathology. You will study a range of anatomical structures and pathology which can mimic musculoskeletal conditions.
Details
Pre-requisites or Co-requisites
Co-requisite:MEDS20009 Science and Instrumentation of Ultrasound
Important note: Students enrolled in a subsequent unit who failed their pre-requisite unit, should drop the subsequent unit before the census date or within 10 working days of Fail grade notification. Students who do not drop the unit in this timeframe cannot later drop the unit without academic and financial liability. See details in the Assessment Policy and Procedure (Higher Education Coursework).
Offerings For Term 2 - 2018
Attendance Requirements
All on-campus students are expected to attend scheduled classes – in some units, these classes are identified as a mandatory (pass/fail) component and attendance is compulsory. International students, on a student visa, must maintain a full time study load and meet both attendance and academic progress requirements in each study period (satisfactory attendance for International students is defined as maintaining at least an 80% attendance record).
Recommended Student Time Commitment
Each 6-credit Postgraduate unit at CQUniversity requires an overall time commitment of an average of 12.5 hours of study per week, making a total of 150 hours for the unit.
Class Timetable
Assessment Overview
Assessment Grading
This is a pass/fail (non-graded) unit. To pass the unit, you must pass all of the individual assessment tasks shown in the table above.
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Feedback, Recommendations and Responses
Every unit is reviewed for enhancement each year. At the most recent review, the following staff and student feedback items were identified and recommendations were made.
Feedback from student feedback
Great information provided in lectures with practical applications which helped with learning and understanding.
Continue to provide in-depth lectures as a learning resource.
Feedback from student feedback
Assistance with written assessment and obtaining feedback prior to submission was beneficial.
Continue to provide assistance with e-poster prior to submission.
Feedback from student feedback
Email support and support in zoom tutorial sessions was beneficial
continue to provide email support, as well as support in zoom tutorial sessions.
- Describe general anatomy, biomechanics and pathophysiology of the musculoskeletal system and related structures
- Differentiate normal and simple abnormal ultrasound appearance of the musculoskeletal system and related structures
- Differentiate ultrasound appearance of the musculoskeletal system from anatomical structures and pathology of other body systems
- Interpret static and dynamic diagnostic ultrasound images to provide a provisional differential diagnosis.
This unit will not require external accreditation but will apply to appropriate profession specific bodies for recognition for Continuing Professional Development (CPD) related to Basic Soft Tissue Ultrasound.
Alignment of Assessment Tasks to Learning Outcomes
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1 - Online Test - 0% | ||||
2 - Written Assessment - 0% |
Alignment of Graduate Attributes to Learning Outcomes
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2 - Communication | ||||
3 - Cognitive, technical and creative skills | ||||
4 - Research | ||||
5 - Self-management | ||||
6 - Ethical and Professional Responsibility | ||||
7 - Leadership | ||||
8 - Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Cultures |
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Textbooks
There are no required textbooks.
IT Resources
- CQUniversity Student Email
- Internet
- Unit Website (Moodle)
- Camera and microphone for attending Zoom tutorials
All submissions for this unit must use the referencing style: Vancouver
For further information, see the Assessment Tasks.
e.gosney@cqu.edu.au
Module/Topic
Chapter
Events and Submissions/Topic
Module/Topic
Chapter
Chapter 1 available from the library (digital copy).
Textbook
Ultrasound of the Musculoskeletal System 1 (2007)
Authors: Stefano Bianchi and Carlo Martinoli
Springer-Verlag Berlin Heidelberg
New York, New York, USA
ISBN ISBN-13:978-3540422679
Additional readings and lectures on course Moodle site.
Events and Submissions/Topic
Zoom tutorial (time to be determined based on student feedback from week 1 Zoom collaborate).
Module/Topic
Chapter
Chapter 2 available from the library (digital copy)
Textbook
Ultrasound of the Musculoskeletal System 1 (2007)
Authors: Stefano Bianchi and Carlo Martinoli
Springer-Verlag Berlin Heidelberg
New York, New York, USA
ISBN ISBN-13:978-3540422679
Additional readings and lectures on course Moodle site.
Events and Submissions/Topic
Module/Topic
Chapter
Chapter 3 available from the library (digital copy)
Textbook
Ultrasound of the Musculoskeletal System 1 (2007)
Authors: Stefano Bianchi and Carlo Martinoli
Springer-Verlag Berlin Heidelberg
New York, New York, USA
ISBN ISBN-13:978-3540422679
Additional readings and lectures on course Moodle site.
Events and Submissions/Topic
Zoom tutorial (time to be determined based on student feedback from week 1 Zoom collaborate).
Module/Topic
Chapter
Chapter 3 available from the library (digital copy)
Textbook
Ultrasound of the Musculoskeletal System 1 (2007)
Authors: Stefano Bianchi and Carlo Martinoli
Springer-Verlag Berlin Heidelberg
New York, New York, USA
ISBN ISBN-13:978-3540422679
Additional readings and lectures on course Moodle site.
Events and Submissions/Topic
Zoom tutorial (time to be determined based on student feedback from week 1 Zoom collaborate).
Module/Topic
Chapter
Events and Submissions/Topic
Module/Topic
Chapter
Lectures and notes on Moodle site.
Additional readings and lectures on course Moodle site.
Events and Submissions/Topic
Module/Topic
Chapter
Chapter 4 available from the library (digital copy)
Textbook
Ultrasound of the Musculoskeletal System 1 (2007)
Authors: Stefano Bianchi and Carlo Martinoli
Springer-Verlag Berlin Heidelberg
New York, New York, USA
ISBN ISBN-13:978-3540422679
Additional readings and lectures on course Moodle site.
Events and Submissions/Topic
Zoom tutorial (time to be determined based on student feedback from week 1 Zoom collaborate).
Module/Topic
Ligaments
Chapter
Lectures and notes on Moodle site.
Additional readings and lectures on course Moodle site.
Events and Submissions/Topic
Zoom tutorial (time to be determined based on student feedback from week 1 Zoom collaborate).
Module/Topic
Chapter
Chapter 5 available from the library (digital copy)
Textbook
Ultrasound of the Musculoskeletal System 1 (2007)
Authors: Stefano Bianchi and Carlo Martinoli
Springer-Verlag Berlin Heidelberg
New York, New York, USA
ISBN ISBN-13:978-3540422679
Additional readings and lectures on course Moodle site.
Events and Submissions/Topic
Module/Topic
Chapter
Lectures and notes on Moodle site.
Additional readings and lectures on course Moodle site.
Events and Submissions/Topic
Module/Topic
Chapter
Chapter 18 available from the library (digital copy)
Textbook
Ultrasound of the Musculoskeletal System 1 (2007)
Authors: Stefano Bianchi and Carlo Martinoli
Springer-Verlag Berlin Heidelberg
New York, New York, USA
ISBN ISBN-13:978-3540422679
Additional readings and lectures on course Moodle site.
Events and Submissions/Topic
Zoom tutorial (time to be determined based on student feedback from week 1 Zoom collaborate).
Module/Topic
Chapter
Events and Submissions/Topic
Module/Topic
Chapter
Events and Submissions/Topic
Module/Topic
Chapter
Events and Submissions/Topic
The unit coordinator for Fundamentals of Musculoskeletal Ultrasound in Term 2, 2018 is Erika Gosney. The preferred method of contact is via email: e.gosney@cqu.edu.au; alternatively my phone number is 03 9616 0520.
This unit is an introduction to the theory and practice of basic soft tissue ultrasound imaging where you will develop an understanding of the anatomical structures, biomechanics and pathology associated with musculoskeletal ultrasound.
It is important that you attend the Zoom tutorial sessions as a way of deepening your understanding of the unit material and support your success in the unit. As a suggestion, students should spend 12.5 hours of study per week in each 6 credit unit course. As a reminder the on-line test is only open for a limited time and you will need to sit the test at that time so please schedule your time accordingly.
The prescribed textbook for this course:
Ultrasound of the Musculoskeletal System 1 (2007)
Authors: Stefano Bianchi and Carlo Martinoli
Springer-Verlag Berlin Heidelberg
New York, New York, USA
ISBN ISBN-13:978-3540422679
Digital copies are available through the library.
1 Online Test
Every health professional needs to possess a body of knowledge that is relevant to their scope of practice whereby the fundamentals are required to be understood which you will build upon clinically. To demonstrate your understanding and knowledge of this course you are required to complete an online test.
- This test must be accessed through the assessment tab on Moodle and will comprise 10 questions which will require written answers
- The test will be open for 90 minutes (allowing 9 minutes per question) with only ONE attempt being allowed
- Once started the test cannot be paused, stopped, re-started or re-taken
- Questions will be drawn from a pool of questions to allow tests to be different for each student. Image viewing questions may be included and you are required to be familiar with normal and pathological sonographic imaging of the areas discussed in this unit
- As this test is online and open book, you will find it useful if you have produced your own notes from the lectures and tutorials and that you are familiar with the course information
- You may benefit from having a calculator available when sitting the test
- The test will be open from the Friday of Week 12 (5th October 2018) at 9 am (AEST) and will close on Friday 12th October 2018 at 9 am (AEST)
- You will need to allocate a 90 minute period throughout the time the test is open in order to complete the test. Please note: You MUST start the test before 7:30 am (AEST) on Friday 12th October 2018 as the test will automatically close at 9 am (AEST) Friday 12th October 2018.
This assessment is to be undertaken as an individual. As with all other university examinations, colluding with other students on non-group work tasks is considered academic misconduct and may lead to action being taken by the Deputy Dean of Learning and Teaching.
Review/Exam Week Friday (12 Oct 2018) 9:00 am AEST
The online test will be uploaded at the completion of the test or once the time limit is reached, whichever occurs first.
Exam Week Friday (19 Oct 2018)
Results will be available in the unit Moodle site with feedback.
You must provide short to medium length typed responses to a series of online questions.
Image viewing questions may be included and you are required to be familiar with both normal and pathological sonographic imaging.
The test will comprise of 10 questions with each question worth 10 marks (giving a maximum of 100 marks available)
Responses will be assessed according to:
- use of appropriate terminology and descriptors as well as grammar, spelling, relevance of response and competence in addressing all elements of the question
- the student's ability to appropriately interpret sonographic images/ graphs/ tables and then to succinctly compose an appropriate response based on their learning from the unit.
No referencing style is required in the online test.
- Describe general anatomy, biomechanics and pathophysiology of the musculoskeletal system and related structures
- Differentiate normal and simple abnormal ultrasound appearance of the musculoskeletal system and related structures
- Differentiate ultrasound appearance of the musculoskeletal system from anatomical structures and pathology of other body systems
- Interpret static and dynamic diagnostic ultrasound images to provide a provisional differential diagnosis.
- Knowledge
- Communication
- Cognitive, technical and creative skills
2 Written Assessment
In your role as a health professional you may be asked to complete a presentation for example, at a conference where e-posters are common. In this assessment task you will develop skills associated with the formation of an e-poster that enables you to undertake this task in any topic. You may chose to present your e-poster at a future conference to share your understanding of ultrasound of soft tissues with your peers. You are required to develop an educational e-poster that clearly presents the use of ultrasound to examine a specific musculoskeletal (MSK) structure or area is to be developed.
- The presentation must be limited to eight (8) slides with the title and reference slides being in addition to this
- An abstract is required to accompany the e-poster, but not included within the poster
- The e-poster should be written at a level suitable for presentation at a conference
- You must state which conference you would intend it to be presented to (nominate your intended audience)
- The first slide should be the title slide which should contain the title of the presentation, your name and qualifications
- Each content slide should have clear headings and be presented in a logical, clear and visually appealing fashion
- The area outlined in the poster should be clinically relevant to the practice of musculoskeletal sonography
- The anatomy, sonographic appearance of normal and abnormal structures, and a discussion of why the examination may be undertaken along with the pathology that may be encountered in the region should be discussed.
You are required to have
researched, analysed, critically reflected on and synthesized current
(less than 10 yrs post publication) medical literature from peer
reviewed sources. A high level of communication skills needs to be
utilised to convey a clear message with all anatomical drawings being of
high quality and well labelled. Please note all slides are required to
be in 'landscape' format.
Week 10 Monday (17 Sept 2018) 10:00 am AEST
Week 12 Monday (1 Oct 2018)
Results will be available in the course Moodle site with feedback.
Your e-poster will be assessed on: Academic writing
- The e-poster should contain organized, logical and coherent content with a clear and concise message
- Please use lines and bullets to highlight points. It should be proof read and edited ensuring accurate spelling, grammar and appropriate vocabulary for the target audience
- Content of e-poster - the purpose of the poster should be clear and relevant to the field of musculoskeletal sonography
- The anatomy, sonographic appearance and pathophysiology of a particular structure or tissue should be presented with diagrams and images used to support the discussion
- Evidence based content must be used.
Suitability for presentation - The e-poster should be suitable for presentation at the chosen conference and the subject matter relevant to the selected audience. Referencing - In-text references and the reference list must be all accurate, complete and in the correct Vancouver style with high quality and appropriate sources utilized. The marking rubric to be used for this assessment is available on Moodle. You need to obtain a minimum of 50% in the e-poster to pass the unit.
- Differentiate ultrasound appearance of the musculoskeletal system from anatomical structures and pathology of other body systems
- Interpret static and dynamic diagnostic ultrasound images to provide a provisional differential diagnosis.
- Knowledge
- Communication
- Cognitive, technical and creative skills
- Self-management
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Any assessable work undertaken or submitted for review or assessment must be your own work. Assessable work is any type of work you do to meet the assessment requirements in the unit, including draft work submitted for review and feedback and final work to be assessed.
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