SON5025 Sonographic vascular and postoperative imaging
Faculty of Medicine, Nursing and Health Sciences
SON5025 Sonographic vascular and postoperative imaging is a level 5, 6-credit-point, postgraduate unit from the Faculty of Medicine, Nursing and Health Sciences, offered in 2027 in Semester 1 and Semester 2 at Clayton. It needs SON4000 and SON4010 and unlocks 1 unit.
- Credit points
- 6
- Offered in 2027
- Semester 1, Semester 2
- Clayton
- Assessment
- Exam 50%
- and 2 other tasks
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Requisites
Before SON5025
Prerequisites
Pass these before you enrol.
After SON5025
1 unit list SON5025 as a prerequisite or corequisite.
Overview
In this unit you will develop advanced skills in vascular ultrasound, focusing on evidence-based scanning methods, techniques, and protocols for the assessment of peripheral and central vessels. You will learn to interpret normal and abnormal vascular anatomy and physiology, including artefacts, stents, grafts, and post-transplant evaluations, to support accurate clinical decision-making. The unit also provides an opportunity for you to illustrate competent performance of vascular examinations, effective communication and collaboration with patients and healthcare teams, and reflection on clinical experiences to enhance professional practice in vascular sonography.
Offerings in 2027
| 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
Justify evidence-based vascular ultrasound practice to achieve safe and accurate diagnostic outcomes.
- 2
Perform vascular ultrasound examinations competently using appropriate scanning techniques.
- 3
Evaluate normal and abnormal vascular sonographic appearances to support clinical decision-making
- 4
Communicate and collaborate with patients and healthcare professionals to support patient-centred care.
- 5
Synthesize clinical experiences and learning to enhance professional competence in vascular ultrasound practice.
Workload and teaching
- Applied sessions-
- Tutorials-
Learning resources
Required resources
See Moodle for details about required resources.
Contacts
- Chief Examiners
- Ignatius Pereira
- Ms Carolynne Cormack
- Unit Coordinators
- Ms Carolynne Cormack
Common questions
What can I take after SON5025?
SON5025 is a prerequisite or corequisite for 1 unit, including SON5000.
When is SON5025 offered?
In 2027, SON5025 runs in Semester 1 and Semester 2 at Clayton, with an online option.
Does SON5025 have an exam?
Yes. The exam is worth 50% of the final mark, alongside 2 other tasks.