Overview
Vascular ultrasound is a common part of clinical practice and with the ageing of the population the incidence of peripheral vascular disease is on the rise. In this unit, you will study advanced practice in peripheral vascular ultrasound, both arterial and venous. You will acquire knowledge of peripheral vascular anatomy, embryology, pathophysiology and flow haemodynamics. The application and measurements used in the non-invasive interrogation of peripheral vasculature will be explained. You will appreciate the role of ultrasound, and other imaging modalities, in the clinical assessment, diagnosis and management of a patient with peripheral vascular disease, including professional, legal and ethical considerations. The classic signs, symptoms, aetiology, prevalence of major peripheral vascular and lymphatic disease will be discussed. Case studies will include new developments in vascular ultrasound imaging. This unit includes an optional residential school comprising practical training in advanced vascular ultrasound.
Details
Pre-requisites or Co-requisites
There are no requisites for this unit.
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 3 - 2019
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).
Residential Schools
This unit has a Optional Residential School for distance mode students and the details are:
Click here to see your Residential School Timetable.
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 graded unit: your overall grade will be calculated from the marks or grades for each assessment task, based on the relative weightings shown in the table above. You must obtain an overall mark for the unit of at least 50%, or an overall grade of ‘pass’ in order to pass the unit. If any ‘pass/fail’ tasks are shown in the table above they must also be completed successfully (‘pass’ grade). You must also meet any minimum mark requirements specified for a particular assessment task, as detailed in the ‘assessment task’ section (note that in some instances, the minimum mark for a task may be greater than 50%). Consult the University’s Grades and Results Policy for more details of interim results and final grades.
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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 Have Your Say
Students commented that some lectures were too long and repetitive and there were high volume of contents each week
The length of the lectures will be reduced or one lecture will be divided into 2. The weekly contents will be spread out more and repetitive contents will be removed.
Feedback from Have Your Say
Students were happy with the feedback they received for the assessments and found them helpful.
Will continue the same standard of assessment feedback and continue to provide constructive comments for their assessments.
Feedback from Have Your Say
Some students found the online test hard to complete in the allocated time frame, where 60 minutes was too short to answer all the questions
The questions and the time allocated to the online test will be reviewed and if necessary time will be increased to allow for completion of all the questions.
Feedback from Have Your Say
Students commented that the standard and quality of the lectures were mostly outstanding. The support/correspondence from the unit coordinator was prompt and professional. The expectations and time lines were clearly identified and shared with the study group.Students were happy with the regular Zoom tutorials and commented that the tutorials were helpful as it allowed students to take part in the discussion and ask questions.
Will keep the quality of the lectures and their delivery at a high standard. Will continue to provide regular feedback and timely response to their questions.Will continue to provide regular Zoom tutorials on interesting advanced vascular ultrasound topics to keep the student engaged with the unit contents
- Analyse sonographic anatomy, embryology, pathophysiology and haemodynamic appearance of normal and pathological structures of the peripheral vasculature.
- Research the role of ultrasound and other imaging modalities in the clinical assessment, diagnosis and management of peripheral vascular disease, including professional, legal and ethical considerations
- Interpret data gained through non-invasive interrogation of peripheral vasculature
- Describe the classic signs, symptoms, aetiology, and prevalence of major peripheral vascular and lymphatic disease.
The Masters course does not lead to entry into the sonography profession but is rather studied by qualified practitioners to support advanced practice. Therefore it does not require external accreditation. The Master of Medical Ultrasound qualifies as Continuing Professional Development (CPD) activity (activity code 10B - Australian Sonographers Accreditation Registry (ASAR)). Thus unit alone does not lead to award of a qualification in specialist vascular ultrasound.
Alignment of Assessment Tasks to Learning Outcomes
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1 - Portfolio - 50% | ||||
2 - Online Test - 50% |
Alignment of Graduate Attributes to Learning Outcomes
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1 - Knowledge | ||||
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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1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 6 | 7 | 8 | |
1 - Portfolio - 50% | ||||||||
2 - Online Test - 50% |
Textbooks
CLINICAL DOPPLER ULTRASOUND
THIRD EDITION (2014)
Authors: MYRON A POZNIAK and PAUL L. ALLAN
CHURCHILL LIVINGSTONE ELSEVIER
LONDON LONDON , UK
ISBN: 978-0-7020-5015-2
Binding: Hardcover
IT Resources
- CQUniversity Student Email
- Internet
- Unit Website (Moodle)
- Microphone, speakers and video camera to attend and participate in the Zoom tutorials
All submissions for this unit must use the referencing style: Vancouver
For further information, see the Assessment Tasks.
a.najafzadehabriz@cqu.edu.au
Module/Topic
Revision of Doppler physics and haemodynamic principles
Chapter
Clinical Doppler Ultrasound, Pozniak and Allan: Chapters 1 and 2: pp 1-38
Vascular Ultrasound, How, Why and When, Thrush and Hartshorn: Chapters 3, 4, 5, 6 and 7: pp 23-85
Lectures and reading materials posted on Moodle.
Events and Submissions/Topic
Module/Topic
The abdominal aorta and branches
Chapter
Pozniak and Allan: Chapter 6: pp 122-134, Chapter 9: pp 193-213
Thrush and Hartshorn: Chapter 12 pp 175-191
Lectures and reading materials posted on Moodle.
Events and Submissions/Topic
Zoom tutorial Monday 07:00 p.m. AEST
Module/Topic
Peripheral arteries, lower limb
Chapter
Pozniak and Allan: Chapter 4 pp 71-93
Thrush and Hartshorn: Chapter 9 pp 117-141
Lectures and reading materials posted on Moodle.
Events and Submissions/Topic
Module/Topic
Peripheral arteries, upper limb
Chapter
Pozniak and Allan: Chapter 4 pp 77-82
Thrush and Hartshorn: Chapter 10 pp 143-154
Lectures and reading materials posted on Moodle.
Events and Submissions/Topic
Zoom tutorial Monday 07:00 p.m. AEST
Module/Topic
Break Week
Chapter
Don't forget to revise all the contents covered in previous weeks
Events and Submissions/Topic
Module/Topic
Peripheral veins, lower limb
Chapter
Pozniak and Allan: Chapter 5 pp 94-121
Thrush and Hartshorn: Chapter 13 pp 193-232, Chapter 14 pp 233-249
Lectures and reading materials posted on Moodle.
Events and Submissions/Topic
Zoom tutorial Monday 07:00 p.m. AEST
Module/Topic
Peripheral veins, upper limb
Chapter
Pozniak and Allan: Chapter 5 pp 102-103
Thrush and Hartshorn: Chapter 14 pp- 250-253
Lectures and reading materials posted on Moodle.
Events and Submissions/Topic
Module/Topic
Carotid and vertebral arteries
Chapter
Pozniak and Allan: Chapter 3 pp 39-70
Thrush and Hartshorn: Chapter 8 pp 87-116
Lectures and reading materials posted on Moodle.
Events and Submissions/Topic
Module/Topic
Mixed Topics:
Renal artery Doppler
Penile Doppler Ultrasound
Chapter
Pozniak and Allan:
Chapter 9 and Chapter 12 pp 261-272
Thrush and Hartshorn: Chapter 12 pp 188-199
Lectures and reading materials posted on Moodle.
Events and Submissions/Topic
Zoom tutorial Friday 07:00 p.m. AEST
Module/Topic
Mixed Topics:
Pre and post AVF duplex scan
Ovarian veins duplex assessments
Chapter
Pozniak and Allan: Chapter 7
Thrush and Hartshorn: Chapter 16 pp 284-297
Lectures and reading materials posted on Moodle.
Events and Submissions/Topic
Module/Topic
Contemporary Vascular Imaging
Chapter
Latest research articles and other reading materials posted on Moodle.
Events and Submissions/Topic
Zoom tutorial Monday 07:00 p.m. AEST
Module/Topic
Revision week for the online test
Chapter
Events and Submissions/Topic
Pre-online test Zoom tutorial, Friday 07/02/19, 07:00 p.m. AEST.
Module/Topic
Online test.
Chapter
Events and Submissions/Topic
Module/Topic
Chapter
Events and Submissions/Topic
There are no residential schools offered with this unit.
This term you have two break weeks:
The standard break week of 9th to 13th of December and the week of 30th of December to 3rd of January.
1 Portfolio
As a Sonographer, a comprehensive knowledge of duplex imaging techniques and recognition of ultrasound appearances in the presence of a vascular disease are imperative. Knowledge of the pathophysiology of vascular disease together with the ability to recognise haemodynamic changes in venous and arterial flow equips sonographers with the skills required to interpret the findings and impart the correct information to the referring clinician.
The aim of this assessment task is to assess the student's ability to apply their knowledge of vascular sonographic anatomy and the pathophysiology of vascular disease to present clinical cases. This assessment also examines students' research skills and expects a high degree of analytical and critical thinking.
This assessment item will describe a clinical case with vascular pathology. You are required to reflect upon the role of ultrasound in the management of the vascular pathology discussed. Within your presentation, you will describe connections between clinical presentation, aetiology, pathophysiology and the outcomes of non-imaging and imaging studies. You will discuss possible vascular interventions and where relevant, post-intervention sonographic appearance. Additionally, if relevant, post-intervention ultrasound appearances should be discussed.
You should then apply your knowledge to provide a preliminary report of your findings with the aid of a diagram and correlate it to the final report. This assessment item will not only enhance your knowledge, communication, cognitive, technical and creative skills but will also help in strengthening your self-management and professional responsibilities.
You have the option of selecting one interesting vascular case from your ultrasound practice, if you do not currently have access to vascular cases, you can source cases and images from the internet or any other source as long as you acknowledge and fully reference the source.
The portfolio should address the following:
- Brief history and presentation with the clinical question.
- Discussion of other imaging and non-imaging investigations at the time of writing this assessment and pre-test diagnosis (with the degree of confidence).
- Discussion of the aetiology and pathogenesis of the disease process.
- Details of ultrasound examination technique performed.
- Discussion of findings of ultrasound diagnosis and comparison of findings with non-imaging tests.
- Discussion on the further management of the patient including possible vascular interventions.
- Discussion of post-intervention ultrasound findings if relevant.
- A minimum of 5 references are to be cited for the case.
The case report should not be more than 1500 words (excluding the reference list). Relevant images (completely anonymised) are to be included.
Week 9 Monday (20 Jan 2020) 2:00 pm AEST
Week 11 Monday (3 Feb 2020)
Marking rubrics containing feedback will be uploaded on Moodle.
Each case report will be assessed by considering each of the following: (Detailed marking rubric is available on Moodle site).
- Have you presented the case history adequately enough to raise a clinical suspicion or narrow differential diagnosis?
- Can you link the presenting clinical symptoms to the vascular scan findings?
- Have you included enough relevant detail? Can you evaluate the physiology, pathophysiology and possible interventional options based on your scan findings?
- Have you identified if post-interventional ultrasound appearances are relevant to discuss?
- Does your rationale indicate that you understand the topic? Can you apply practical skills and critical thinking to advanced clinical assessment and reporting of the vascular pathology cases?
- Have you adequately supported your explanation by citing relevant and recent credible sources from literature?
- Is your spelling, grammar and use of vocabulary exemplary?
- Have you kept to the word limit?
- Have you used the correct referencing style both in-text and end-text?
- Have you included images of a reasonable quality?
- Analyse sonographic anatomy, embryology, pathophysiology and haemodynamic appearance of normal and pathological structures of the peripheral vasculature.
- Research the role of ultrasound and other imaging modalities in the clinical assessment, diagnosis and management of peripheral vascular disease, including professional, legal and ethical considerations
- Interpret data gained through non-invasive interrogation of peripheral vasculature
- Describe the classic signs, symptoms, aetiology, and prevalence of major peripheral vascular and lymphatic disease.
- Knowledge
- Communication
- Cognitive, technical and creative skills
- Research
- Self-management
- Ethical and Professional Responsibility
- Leadership
2 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 unit you are required to complete an online test.
You will complete an online test to assess your understanding of the concepts delivered in this unit. The test can be accessed through the assessment tab on Moodle. It will be open for one week during week 12.
Students will need to provide typed responses to 10 online questions within the 1.5 hour time period. Ultrasound 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.
Students will need to note opening and closing times to complete the test during this time period. The test will be open for 90 mins (allowing 9 minutes per question on an average) and only ONE attempt is allowed. Once started, the test cannot be paused or restarted. As the test is online and open book, you will find it useful if you have produced your own notes and that you are familiar with the unit information.
Questions will be drawn from a pool of questions to allow tests to be different for each student. This assessment is to be undertaken as an individual. As with all other university assessment, colluding with other students on non-group work tasks is considered academic misconduct, and may lead to action being taken. Inserting answers from other websites at the time of the online test without referencing the source is considered plagiarism.
The online test will be open from the Monday of week 12 (10th February 2020) at 09:00 am (AEST) to the Sunday of week 12 (16th February 2020) at 05:00 pm (AEST). Students based in Western Australia and Eastern States other than Queensland, please be aware of the time difference between your state and AEST.
Please note: You MUST start the test before 03:30 pm (AEST) on 16th of February as the test automatically closes at 05:00 pm (AEST).
Week 12 Friday (14 Feb 2020) 2:00 pm AEST
The test will be open until Sunday 16th February 2020 05:00 pm AEST.
Exam Week Friday (21 Feb 2020)
Grades will be available by Friday 21/02/2020 2:00 p.m. AEST.
Responses will be assessed according to
- Use of appropriate terminology and descriptors as well as grammar, spelling, the 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
- Analyse sonographic anatomy, embryology, pathophysiology and haemodynamic appearance of normal and pathological structures of the peripheral vasculature.
- Interpret data gained through non-invasive interrogation of peripheral vasculature
- Describe the classic signs, symptoms, aetiology, and prevalence of major peripheral vascular and lymphatic disease.
- Knowledge
- Communication
- Cognitive, technical and creative skills
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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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