SON5023 Obstetric sonography
Faculty of Medicine, Nursing and Health Sciences
SON5023 Obstetric sonography 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 SON5023
Prerequisites
Pass these before you enrol.
After SON5023
1 unit list SON5023 as a prerequisite or corequisite.
Overview
In this unit you will develop advanced obstetric ultrasound skills, focusing on evidence-based scanning methods and protocols throughout pregnancy, including the assessment of fetal growth, gestational age, and multiple pregnancies. You will gain competence in performing examinations, evaluating normal and abnormal findings, and interpreting sonographic appearances to inform clinical decision-making. During this unit you will communicate and collaborate with patients and multidisciplinary healthcare teams, applying ethical principles, and reflection on clinical and research-informed experiences to enhance professional competence and advance obstetric ultrasound practice.
Offerings in 2026
| Teaching period | Campus | Mode |
|---|---|---|
| First semester | Clayton | Online |
| Second semester | Clayton | Online |
Assessment
- Video case studyExercise20%
- ePortfolioPortfolioCompetency hurdle30%
- Examination (Theory + Image Rec 120 mins)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 and justify evidence-based obstetric ultrasound protocols to optimise imaging outcomes.
- 2
Perform obstetric ultrasound examinations competently to achieve high-quality imaging.
- 3
Evaluate and interpret normal and abnormal obstetric sonographic appearances to inform clinical decision-making.
- 4
Collaborate effectively with patients and multidisciplinary healthcare teams to support informed decision-making.
- 5
Analyse clinical experiences and research-informed activities to enhance professional competence and advance obstetric ultrasound practice.
Workload and teaching
- Tutorials-
- Applied sessions-
Learning resources
Required resources
See Moodle for details about required resources.
Contacts
- Unit Coordinators
- Ignatius Pereira
- Carolynne Cormack
- Chief Examiners
- Carolynne Cormack
- Ignatius Pereira
Common questions
What can I take after SON5023?
SON5023 is a prerequisite or corequisite for 1 unit, including SON5000.
When is SON5023 offered?
In 2026, SON5023 runs in Semester 1 and Semester 2 at Clayton, with an online option.
Does SON5023 have an exam?
Yes. The exam is worth 50% of the final mark, alongside 2 other tasks.