SON5022 Sonographic imaging of the reproductive system
Faculty of Medicine, Nursing and Health Sciences
SON5022 Sonographic imaging of the reproductive system 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 SON4000 and SON4010 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
Before SON5022
Prerequisites
Pass these before you enrol.
After SON5022
1 unit list SON5022 as a prerequisite or corequisite.
Overview
This unit you will develop advanced skills in reproductive system ultrasound, covering sonographic scanning methods, standard protocols, and interpretational skills for the female pelvis and male reproductive system. You will learn to recognise normal anatomy, anatomical variants, and pathological findings, and to adapt scanning approaches according to the clinical question and patient presentation. The unit also provides and opportunity for you to apply medico-legal and culturally safe practices during intimate examinations, integrating sonographic findings into clinical decision-making, effective communication with patients and healthcare teams, and reflective practice to enhance professional competence.
Offerings in 2026
| Teaching period | Campus | Mode |
|---|---|---|
| First semester | Clayton | Online |
| Second semester | Clayton | Online |
Assessment
- Research based activityExercise20%
- ePortfolioPortfolioCompetency hurdle30%
- electronic Objective Structured Clinical Examination (eOSCE)ExaminationCompetency hurdle50%
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
Apply medico-legal and cultural safety principles to intimate reproductive ultrasound examinations.
- 2
Integrate advanced knowledge and skills when performing reproductive system ultrasound examinations.
- 3
Interpret and evaluate normal and abnormal reproductive sonographic appearances to support clinical decision-making.
- 4
Communicate and collaborate with patients and healthcare professionals to ensure patient-centred care.
- 5
Reflect on clinical experiences and research-based activities to enhance professional competence.
Workload and teaching
- Tutorials-
- Applied sessions-
Learning resources
Required resources
See Moodle for details about required resources.
Contacts
- Unit Coordinators
- Carolynne Cormack
- Ignatius Pereira
- Chief Examiners
- Ignatius Pereira
- Carolynne Cormack
Common questions
What can I take after SON5022?
SON5022 is a prerequisite or corequisite for 1 unit, including SON5000.
When is SON5022 offered?
In 2026, SON5022 runs in Semester 1 and Semester 2 at Clayton, with an online option.
Does SON5022 have an exam?
Yes. The exam is worth 50% of the final mark, alongside 2 other tasks.