UndergraduateNursing & Health Sciences
Bachelor of Preclinical Foundations of Imaging Science
Edith Cowan University, Perth, WA, Australia
About this program
The Bachelor of Preclinical Foundations of Imaging Science at Edith Cowan University prepares students towards a career as a sonographer, a highly skilled medical imaging professional who operates an ultrasound machine to perform diagnostic examinations. Demand for ultrasound as a first-line investigation has increased across all care settings, creating a shortage of sonographers in Australia. Students acquire knowledge and skills in applied anatomy, physiology and pathophysiology, and the operation of ultrasound imaging systems and image reporting.
Fees & duration
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Course structure
- Semester 1The first 3 years of a 4-year pathway to Accredited Medical Sonographer status via ASAR, continuing into the Graduate Diploma of Medical Sonography. Year 1: Anatomy and Physiology 1, Sectional Anatomy and Comparative Imaging 1, Introduction to Diagnostic Medical Ultrasound, Health Communication
- Semester 1Anatomy and Physiology 2, Sectional Anatomy and Comparative Imaging 2, Introduction to Pathophysiology, Foundations of Physics (Semester 2). Year 2: Indigenous Health, Ultrasound Physics and Instruments, Ultrasound Superficial Structures and Small Parts, Renal and Pelvic Ultrasound
- Semester 1Upper Abdominal Ultrasound, Gynaecology and First Trimester Ultrasound, Human Reproduction Development and Ageing (Semester 2). Year 3: Vascular Doppler Ultrasound, Ultrasound of the Musculoskeletal System, an Introductory Sonography Clinical Placement
- Second and Third Trimester Obstetric Ultrasound, Safety and Quality in Healthcare, an Intermediate Sonography Clinical Placement (Semester 2). Accredited by the Australian Sonographer Accreditation Registry (ASAR). Total: 3 years full time, on campus at Joondalup
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Admissions
All applicants must meet the academic admission requirements for this course. The indicative or guaranteed ATAR is as published where applicable, or academic admission requirements may be satisfied through completion of one of the following: an AQF Diploma or equivalent, an Undergraduate Certificate, 0.5 EFTSL of study at bachelor level or higher at an Australian higher education provider or equivalent, the Skills for Tertiary Admissions Test, a University Preparation Course, or the Indigenous University Orientation Course. For international students, requirements include secondary school results.
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