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Musculoskeletal, neonatal and paediatric sonography
SON5024
Synopsis
In this unit you will develop advanced skills in musculoskeletal and paediatric ultrasound, covering evidence-based scanning methods and protocols for the musculoskeletal system as well as the paediatric brain, hips, and abdomen. You will learn to interpret complex normal and abnormal findings, adapt scanning approaches to the clinical question and patient presentation, and apply principles of neonatal and paediatric care. The unit also provides an opportunity for you to apply effective communication and collaboration with patients and multidisciplinary healthcare teams, and encourages the integration of research evidence and clinical insights to support evidence-based ultrasound practice.
Sourced from the Monash Handbook 2026.
Quick facts
- Credit points
- 6
- Level
- 5
- Audience
- Postgraduate
- Type
- Coursework
- School
- Faculty of Medicine, Nursing and Health Sciences
- Faculty
- Medical Imaging and Radiation Sciences
- Handbook year
- 2026
Prerequisites (2)
What it unlocks (1)
- Ultrasound researchSON5000
Offerings (2)
- Second semesterClayton · ONLINE
- First semesterClayton · ONLINE