This module has an updated learning pathway that can now be stacked towards the Graduate Certificate in Medical Sonography (GCert MS). The GCert MS is also stackable towards SIT’s Master of Health Sciences.
Ultrasound plays a crucial role in the evaluation and management of patients with hepatobiliary and kidney diseases.
The module is introduced in response to the industry demand and government healthcare policy in expanding capacity in skills upgrading of the current healthcare workforce.
It is designed for ultrasound practitioners such as radiographers or sonographers who wish to pursue a formal postgraduate qualification in ultrasound. Hybrid instruction mode will be employed which combines online lectures, case-based/problem-based tutorials, forum discussion sessions, and practical hands-on demonstrations. The module is offered concurrently with supervised clinical practice to develop competency in abdominal ultrasound.
Learners will be equipped with the core principles and applications of abdominal ultrasound. Focused Assessment with Sonography for Trauma (FAST) scan in trauma setting and various advanced imaging techniques such as transplant ultrasound, elastography, contrast-enhanced ultrasound will also be covered. Intensive hands-on practical sessions on healthy volunteers and simulators will be conducted to complete the knowledge and skillset acquisition in abdominal ultrasound.
They will also cover topics such as gross anatomy and physiology, embryology, and clinical indications. Learners will gain insights into equipment and patient preparation, as well as techniques and sonographic protocols for evaluating key abdominal structures. This includes liver, gallbladder, biliary system, spleen, kidneys, pancreas, and major abdominal vessels. They will also focus on understanding normal sonographic anatomy and identifying abnormal imaging findings.
At the end of this module, learners will be able to recognise the normal and abnormal ultrasound findings and will be guided in the competent production, interpretation, and assessment of abdominal ultrasound images.
Participants must have relevant ultrasound related experience (preferably at least 1 year of working experience as an independent sonographer).
Candidates must have the required access to a medical ultrasound facility to develop competency in the respective clinical applications. They must be actively engaged in supervised ultrasound clinical practice in the workplace for at least three days (or equivalent) per week. It is the candidate's responsibility to secure a supervised clinical arrangement in the workplace. At the end of the trimester, candidates must satisfy the clinical requirements (i.e., compulsory logging of the required number of ultrasound examinations in the clinical portfolio and pass the clinical skills assessment).
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Critically evaluate the role of ultrasound in the diagnosis of abdominal pathology
Acquire hands-on ultrasound scanning skills of the abdomen include Focused Assessment with Sonography for Trauma (FAST) examinations and perform ultrasound examination proficiently and competently
Discuss the normal and abnormal imaging characteristics of the liver, gallbladder, and biliary system, kidneys, adrenals, spleen, pancreas, and peritoneal cavity
Explain the significance of clinical presentation and laboratory tests as well as complimentary imaging modalities relevant to hepato-biliary and kidney systems for refinement of differential diagnosis
Critically discuss the limitation of ultrasound in regards to abdominal ultrasound imaging and recognise when modifications to routine scanning approaches are required
Associate Professor, Health and Social Sciences, Singapore Institute of Technology
| Week | Topics |
|---|---|
| Week 1 | Introduction to Abdominal Ultrasound |
| Week 2 | The liver |
| Week 3 | The gallbladder and biliary system |
| Week 4 | The renal tracts (kidneys, ureters, bladders) and adrenals |
| Week 5 |
The spleen and pancreas |
| Week 6 - 7 | Workshop: Abdominal Ultrasound (10 – 15 Feb 2025) Renal and liver transplant Sonography technique, surgical and non-surgical complications |
| Week 8 |
The great abdominal vessels |
| Week 9 | Focused Assessment with Sonography in Trauma (FAST) and relevant topics |
| Week 10 | Anterior abdominal wall/groin and bowel sonography Group project work Case-based Tutorial 2 |
| Week 11 |
Advanced imaging techniques 1 and 2 |
| Week 12 | Clinical assessment 2 Clinical portfolio submission |
A Certificate of Attainment will be issued to participants who
Participants who meet the attendance requirement but do not pass the assessment will receive a Certificate of Participation.
The full fee for this course is S$4,469.00.
| Category | After SF Funding |
|---|---|
| Singapore Citizen (Below 40) | S$1,340.70 |
| Singapore Citizen (40 & Above) | S$520.70 |
| Singapore PR / LTVP+ Holder | S$1,340.70 |
| Non-Singapore Citizen | S$4,469.00 (No Funding) |
Note: All fees above include GST. GST applies to individuals and Singapore-registered companies.
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