Ultrasound

Acquire knowledge of advanced imaging systems and accessories used in echocardiography. || The concepts and principles are discussed in terms of the following imaging systems: ¨ colour Doppler ¨ continuous wave Doppler ¨ transoesophageal imaging The concepts and principles of  teleradiology are discussed. The imaging of high speed jets across cardiac valves is demonstrated and measured. || Apply and integrate knowledge of  sonographic sciences and pathophysiology in order to perform echocardiography ||  The ultrasound request form and the patient’s medical records are read and evaluated for correctness and understanding of the examination requested. The patient’s identification and clinical condition is assessed. The appropriate techniques are selected. Scanning time limited and controlled according to scanning criteria. || Evaluate the sonographic images for quality and pattern recognition. || Labeling of sonographic images performed correctly and accurately. All necessary measurements should appear on the scan image. Images are evaluated for technical quality according to the prescribed criteria and the medico legal requirements. Correctional action based on scientific knowledge is taken in order to improve the quality of ultrasound images.
 * OUTCOME 1 - ADVANCES IN ECHOCARDIOGRAPHY  **
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Correctional action, based on scientific knowledge is taken in order to improve the quality of ultrasound images. || Acquire advanced knowledge of the anatomy of vascular system (carotid arteries, upper limb arterial system, lower limb arterial system and lower limb venous system). || Anatomy identified and located in longitudinal and transverse planes. Characteristic appearance of vessels on ultrasound is described. Common diseases and pathologies are identified and described. || Apply and integrate knowledge of sonographic sciences and pathophysiology in order to perform vascular sonography of the carotid arteries, upper limb arterial system, lower limb arterial system and lower limb venous system || The ultrasound request form and the patient’s medical records are read and evaluated for correctness and understanding of the examination requested. The patient’s identification and clinical condition is assessed. The appropriate techniques are selected. Scanning time limited and controlled according to scanning criteria. || Evaluate the sonographic images for quality and pattern recognition. || Labeling of sonographic images performed correctly and accurately. All necessary measurements should appear on the scan image. Images are evaluated for technical quality according to the prescribed criteria and the medico legal requirements. ||
 * OUTCOME 2 - ADVANCED VASCULAR SONOGRAPHY  **
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 * Compare findings with those of angiograms, venograms, CT and MRI. **

||  || The concepts and principles are discussed in terms of the following imaging systems: ¨ high frequency probes ¨ colour Doppler The concepts and principles of teleradiology are discussed. || || The ultrasound request form and the patient’s medical records are read and evaluated for correctness and understanding of the examination requested. The patient’s identification and clinical condition is assessed. The appropriate techniques are selected. Scanning time limited and controlled according to scanning criteria. ||
 * OUTCOME 3 - MUSCULOSKELETAL **
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 * Acquire knowledge of advanced imaging systems and accessories used in musculoskeletal ultrasound.
 * Apply and integrate knowledge of sonographic sciences and pathophysiology in order to perform musculoskeletal ultrasound of the upper limb, lower limb and the back.

|| Labeling of sonographic images performed correctly and accurately. All necessary measurements should appear on the scan image. Images are evaluated for technical quality according to the prescribed criteria and the medico legal requirements. Correctional action, based on scientific knowledge is taken in order to improve the quality of ultrasound images. Concise written report on ultrasound findings is submitted ||
 * Evaluate the sonographic images for quality and pattern recognition.