Overview
This unit is designed to cover the theory and practice of basic soft tissue ultrasound imaging (upper body) and is appropriate for science graduates and allied health professionals wishing to use ultrasound as a focused diagnostic tool at the point of care. The unit will interest students engaged in managing soft tissue injury and pathology, and also science graduates interested in upper body musculoskeletal imaging. You will develop knowledge of upper body musculoskeletal ultrasound with emphasis on interpretation of anatomical structures, biomechanics, and pathology. You will differentiate musculoskeletal pathology from that of other body structures. You will apply techniques for obtaining, interpreting and assessing optimised ultrasound images in the university ultrasound scanning facilities.
Details
Pre-requisites or Co-requisites
Co-requisite:MEDS20009 Science and Instrumentation of Ultrasound
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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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- Describe the anatomy, biomechanics and pathophysiology of the musculoskeletal system of the upper body
- Differentiate normal from abnormal ultrasound appearance of the musculoskeletal system of the upper body
- Apply safe ultrasound techniques to generate and optimise diagnostic images of the musculoskeletal system of the upper body
- Interpret ultrasound images to provide a differential diagnosis, including reference to safety and the diagnostic limitations of ultrasound
- Recommend appropriate management decisions based on the clinical situation, clinical knowledge and ultrasound findings.
The 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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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 | |||||
Alignment of Assessment Tasks to Graduate Attributes
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Textbooks
Ultrasound of the Musculoskeletal System
Edition: First (2007)
Authors: Stefano Bianchi and Carlo Martinoli
Springer-Verlag
New York New York , New York , USA
ISBN: 978-3-540-28163-4
Binding: eBook
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.
m.fenech@cqu.edu.au
Module/Topic
Chapter
Chapter 1 of prescribed text available from the library (digital copy) as a free download.
Prescribed Textbook
Ultrasound of the Musculoskeletal System (2007) Authors: Stefano Bianchi and Carlo Martinoli
Additional readings and lectures on Moodle site.
Events and Submissions/Topic
Module/Topic
Chapter
Chapter 6 of prescribed text available from the library (digital copy).
Additional readings and lectures on Moodle site.
Events and Submissions/Topic
Module/Topic
Chapter
Chapter 6 of prescribed text available from the library (digital copy).
Additional readings and lectures on Moodle site.
Events and Submissions/Topic
Module/Topic
Chapter
Chapter 8 of prescribed text available from the library (digital copy).
Additional readings and lectures on Moodle site.
Events and Submissions/Topic
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Chapter
Events and Submissions/Topic
Module/Topic
Chapter
Chapter 8 of prescribed text available from the library (digital copy).
Additional readings and lectures on Moodle site.
Events and Submissions/Topic
Module/Topic
Chapter
Chapter 10 of prescribed text available from the library (digital copy).
Additional readings and lectures on Moodle site.
Events and Submissions/Topic
Module/Topic
Chapter
Events and Submissions/Topic
Module/Topic
Chapter
Chapter 10 of prescribed text available from the library (digital copy).
Additional readings and lectures on Moodle site.
Events and Submissions/Topic
Module/Topic
Chapter
Chapter 11 of prescribed text available from the library (digital copy).
Additional readings and lectures on Moodle site.
Events and Submissions/Topic
Module/Topic
Upper Limb Interventional Techniques: Indications, Applications and Efficacy.
Chapter
Lectures and additional readings on Moodle site.
Events and Submissions/Topic
Module/Topic
Elastography
Chapter
Lectures and additional readings on Moodle site.
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Revision Week
Chapter
Revise weekly Moodle site material.
Events and Submissions/Topic
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Chapter
Events and Submissions/Topic
Online test: Opens Wednesday 10th February, 2021 at 9 am (AEST).
Module/Topic
Chapter
Events and Submissions/Topic
Online test: Shuts Wednesday 17th February, 2021 at 9 am (AEST)
Online Test Due: Exam Week Wednesday (17 Feb 2021) 9:00 am AEST
The unit coordinator for this unit is Michelle Fenech (m.fenech@cqu.edu.au).
This unit is being run via distance now due to covid-19.
Tutorials will be scheduled in the first week of term and will try to fit in with student and tutor availability.
1 Written Assessment
Within your scope of practice as a health practitioner, you will integrate the knowledge and skills learnt in this unit into your clinical decision making.
In this assessment task you will develop an educational e-poster related to the use of sonography of a specific component (structure or pathology/injury) of the upper limb.
The poster is limited to eight (8) slides excluding the title and reference slides. An abstract is required to accompany the e-poster, but not included within the poster.
The title slide will be the first slide, and contain the title of the presentation, your name, qualifications and your intended audience.
The eight content slides will have clear headings and be presented in a logical, clear and visually appealing fashion and discuss clinically relevant literature and tips to enhance practice of upper limb musculoskeletal sonography for your peers.
The anatomy, sonographic appearance of normal structures should be discussed.
You will research, analyse, critically reflect on and synthesize current medical literature from peer reviewed sources.
A clear take-home message should be provided at the conclusion of your poster.
Please note all slides are required to be in 'landscape' format.
Week 9 Wednesday (20 Jan 2021) 9:00 am AEST
Week 11 Wednesday (3 Feb 2021)
Results will be available in the unit Moodle site with feedback.
The written component of your e-poster will be assessed on academic writing quality and should address the following points;
The e-poster should contain organized, logical and coherent content with a clear and concise message.
Your poster will be assessed on the accurate use of spelling, grammar and terminology suitable for the target audience.
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.
The e-poster should be suitable for presentation and the subject matter relevant to the selected audience. In-text references and the reference list must be all accurate, complete and high quality and appropriate sources utilized.
- Apply safe ultrasound techniques to generate and optimise diagnostic images of the musculoskeletal system of the upper body
- Knowledge
- Communication
- Cognitive, technical and creative skills
- Self-management
- Ethical and Professional Responsibility
2 Online Test
Health professionals are required to possess a body of knowledge that is relevant to their scope of practice whereby fundamental knowledge is required to be understood and then be built upon clinically. To demonstrate your understanding and knowledge of this unit you are required to complete an online test.
- This test must be accessed through the assessment tab on Moodle and will comprise 10 questions requiring written responses to be completed in a 90 minute time frame.
- The test will be open from Monday of Week 12 at 9 am (AEST) and will close the following Monday at 9 am (AEST).
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You will need to allocate a 90 minute period throughout the time the test is open in order to complete the test.
- 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 each student test to be unique whilst addressing the same learning outcomes 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
This assessment is to be undertaken as an individual.
Exam Week Wednesday (17 Feb 2021) 9:00 am AEST
Results will be available in the unit Moodle site with feedback.
Image interpretation questions will be included and you are required to be familiar with normal and pathological sonographic imaging of the regions discussed in this unit.
The test will be marked out of 100 marks and you will need to achieve a score of greater than or equal to 50% of the total available marks in order to successfully pass the test.
- Describe the anatomy, biomechanics and pathophysiology of the musculoskeletal system of the upper body
- Differentiate normal from abnormal ultrasound appearance of the musculoskeletal system of the upper body
- Interpret ultrasound images to provide a differential diagnosis, including reference to safety and the diagnostic limitations of ultrasound
- Recommend appropriate management decisions based on the clinical situation, clinical knowledge and ultrasound findings.
- Knowledge
- Communication
- Cognitive, technical and creative skills
- Research
- Self-management
- Ethical and Professional Responsibility
- Leadership
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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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What is a breach of academic integrity?
A breach of academic integrity includes but is not limited to plagiarism, self-plagiarism, collusion, cheating, contract cheating, and academic misconduct. The Student Academic Integrity Policy and Procedure defines what these terms mean and gives examples.
Why is academic integrity important?
A breach of academic integrity may result in one or more penalties, including suspension or even expulsion from the University. It can also have negative implications for student visas and future enrolment at CQUniversity or elsewhere. Students who engage in contract cheating also risk being blackmailed by contract cheating services.
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