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PTY-40034 - Module Specification
School of Allied Health Professions
Faculty of Medicine & Health Sciences

For academic year: 2024/25 Last Updated: 28 April 2024

PTY-40034 - Dynamic Ultrasound Imaging
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Level: Level 7
Credits: 15
Study Hours: 150
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Programme/Approved Electives for 2024/25

None

Available as a Free Standing Elective

No

Co-requisites

None

Prerequisites

This module is aimed at qualified healthcare professionals interested in learning about dynamic ultrasound in the filed of musculoskeletal medicine. Candidates should normally have a first or second class honors degree in a relevant subject and a recognized professional qualification and appropriate current professional registration and insurance. Candidates without degrees may be considered on an individual basis. Candidates should demonstrate appropriate experience in the Musculoskeletal Field on application.

Barred Combinations

Current Modules with similar contents at other universities e.g. Coventry, Leeds and Lancaster.

Description for 2024/25

Overview of imaging in health care generally; Physical principles underpinning; dynamic ultrasound; Health and Safety Issues in dynamic ultrasound: Role of Dynamic Ultrasound in: evaluation of normal and abnormal soft tissues, biofeedback in rehabilitation, management of injury/rehabilitation

Aims
To develop the students' understanding of the role of dynamic ultrasound in the evaluation of soft tissue anatomy and musculoskeletal assessment
To enable the student to make a knowledgeable and appropriate management choice informed by dynamic ultrasound.

Intended Learning Outcomes

Display an understanding of the electro physical principles utilised in dynamic ultrasound imaging and the principles of its practical applications. Display a critical understanding of the role of dynamic ultrasound imaging in musculoskeletal assessment and management.

Study hours

Hours of student 'effort' Lecture/workshop/labs = 24 Private study = 126 Total = 150

School Rules

None

Description of Module Assessment

Please note that for the 2022/23 Academic Year programmes may be adapted to operate in accordance with a flexible, digital approach. This means that there may be some changes made to how modules are delivered and assessed. The latest information will be provided to you by your School in module handbooks. We endeavour to give you as much notice as possible of any changes and details about the circumstance in which changes are made to programmes can be found in the Student Agreement, available at: https://www.keele.ac.uk/student-terms-and-conditions/

Last Updated: 28 April 2024