UnitLevel 5Postgraduate

SON5020 Sonographic professional skills and sonography of the breast and thyroid

Faculty of Medicine, Nursing and Health Sciences

SON5020 Sonographic professional skills and sonography of the breast and thyroid is a level 5, 6-credit-point, postgraduate unit from the Faculty of Medicine, Nursing and Health Sciences, offered in 2026 in Semester 1 and Semester 2 at Clayton. It needs SON4010 and SON4000 and unlocks 1 unit.

Credit points
6
Offered in 2026
Semester 1, Semester 2
Clayton
Assessment
Exam 50%
and 2 other tasks

This is the 2026 handbook entry. See the 2027 entry.

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Requisites

After SON5020

1 unit list SON5020 as a prerequisite or corequisite.

Overview

This unit introduces key principles of medical law, ethics, and professional practice, alongside culturally safe and inclusive approaches to address racism and bias in healthcare. You will develop advanced skills in performing thyroid and breast ultrasound examinations, interpreting normal and abnormal findings, and applying evidence-based knowledge to support accurate clinical decision-making. The unit also emphasises effective communication and collaboration with patients and multidisciplinary teams, and encourages reflection on professional growth to enhance clinical practice.

Offerings in 2026

Teaching periodCampusMode
First semesterClaytonOnline
Second semesterClaytonOnline

Assessment

  • Medicolegal and Ethics Case StudyExercise
    20%
  • ePortfolioPortfolioCompetency hurdle
    30%
  • electric Objective Structured Clinical Examination (eOSCE)ExaminationCompetency hurdle
    50%

Assessment details may change. Please refer to the assessment information in Moodle closer to the start of the teaching period.

Learning outcomes

When you finish this unit, you should be able to:

  1. 1

    Apply culturally safe and inclusive practice to address racism, bias, and inequity in healthcare.

  2. 2

    Integrate the principles of medical law, ethics, and professionalism in ultrasound practice.

  3. 3

    Communicate and collaborate effectively with patients and multidisciplinary teams to deliver safe, patient-centred care.

  4. 4

    Apply advanced knowledge and skills when performing thyroid and breast ultrasound examinations in compliance with evidence-based practice.

  5. 5

    Evaluate normal and abnormal thyroid and breast sonographic appearances to inform accurate clinical decision-making.

  6. 6

    Reflect on professional growth to enhance clinical excellence and advance thyroid and breast ultrasound practice.

Workload and teaching

  • Applied sessions-
  • Tutorials-

Applied Sessions:  2 x hours per week (2 x 12 weeks = 24 hours)

Tutorials:  3 hours per semester

 Teaching is all online.

Learning resources

Required resources

See Moodle for details about required resources.

Contacts

Unit Coordinators
Carolynne Cormack
Chief Examiners
Carolynne Cormack
Ignatius Pereira

Common questions

What are the prerequisites for SON5020?

You need SON4010 and SON4000 before you enrol.

What can I take after SON5020?

SON5020 is a prerequisite or corequisite for 1 unit, including SON5000.

When is SON5020 offered?

In 2026, SON5020 runs in Semester 1 and Semester 2 at Clayton, with an online option.

Does SON5020 have an exam?

Yes. The exam is worth 50% of the final mark, alongside 2 other tasks.

More details

Credit points
6
Level
5
Study level
Postgraduate
Faculty
Faculty of Medicine, Nursing and Health Sciences
Organisational unit
Medical Imaging and Radiation Sciences
Type
Coursework
EFTSL
0.125
Student contribution
SCA Band 3
Study abroad
Not available