SON5024 Musculoskeletal, neonatal and paediatric sonography
Faculty of Medicine, Nursing and Health Sciences
SON5024 Musculoskeletal, neonatal and paediatric 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 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
Before SON5024
Prerequisites
Pass these before you enrol.
After SON5024
1 unit list SON5024 as a prerequisite or corequisite.
Overview
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.
Offerings in 2026
| Teaching period | Campus | Mode |
|---|---|---|
| First semester | Clayton | Online |
| Second semester | Clayton | Online |
Assessment
- Research based activityExercise20%
- ePortfolioPortfolioCompetency hurdle30%
- electric 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
Integrate advanced musculoskeletal and paediatric ultrasound protocols to optimise imaging quality and diagnostic accuracy.
- 2
Apply advanced knowledge and skills when undertaking complex musculoskeletal and paediatric ultrasound examinations.
- 3
Evaluate normal and abnormal musculoskeletal and paediatric sonographic findings to support clinical decision-making.
- 4
Communicate and collaborate effectively with patients and multidisciplinary healthcare professionals in advanced ultrasound practice.
- 5
Synthesise research evidence and clinical insights to contribute to evidence-based practice.
Workload and teaching
- Tutorials-
- Applied sessions-
Learning resources
Required resources
See Moodle for details about required resources.
Contacts
- Chief Examiners
- Ignatius Pereira
- Carolynne Cormack
- Unit Coordinators
- Carolynne Cormack
- Ignatius Pereira
Common questions
What can I take after SON5024?
SON5024 is a prerequisite or corequisite for 1 unit, including SON5000.
When is SON5024 offered?
In 2026, SON5024 runs in Semester 1 and Semester 2 at Clayton, with an online option.
Does SON5024 have an exam?
Yes. The exam is worth 50% of the final mark, alongside 2 other tasks.