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HonoursCG91 - Bachelor of Medical Sonography and Graduate Diploma of Medical Sonography
CG91 - Bachelor of Medical Sonography and Graduate Diploma of Medical Sonography
At a GlanceInformation on where the program is available, duration, units of credit as well as contacts for further information.
Aims - StructureAn outline of the programs aims, objectives and outcomes, as well as information on the structure of the program.
Course PlansA detailed list of courses and electives required to complete the program.
Career Opportunities
A Medical Sonographer (or Ultrasonographer) is a health professional who uses ultrasonic equipment to produce diagnostic images, scans, videos, or 3D or 4D volumes of anatomy and diagnostic data. A sonographer requires specialised education and skills to view, analyse and modify the scan to optimise the information captured on the image. A sonographer has an important degree of responsibility in the diagnostic process because of the high levels of decisional latitude and diagnostic input. Communication skills, exemplary professional attitudes and care for the physical and psycho social well being of the patient are all critical to success in this field.
Sonographers are in demand in many public and private health facilities. An expanding and ageing population will ensure the demand will remain for the foreseeable future.
About Sonography
The proposed program offers a three year degree program in sonography linked with a post graduate professional diploma in sonography. There will be a total of 62 weeks of clinical time .The clinical will be divided into specific clinical courses with developing levels of expertise expected, leading to mastery in the final component. The design of the total program will incorporate reflective learning as each stage of the clinical will reflect those skills and knowledge taught in the preceding term. The final, graduate diploma program will contain advanced level sonography courses together with clinical courses leading to full competency.
CQUniversity will be recognised as providing practitioners of the highest calibre, fully competent upon graduation, with full accreditation from their professional bodies and who meet the needs of the local and national community. There will be a distinct focus on the regional and rural community whilst ensuring graduates are fully conversant with the latest technology and well prepared to work flexibly and creatively in a rapidly changing technological environment.