Bachelor of Preclinical Foundations of Imaging Science

Edith Cowan University

A sonographer is a highly skilled medical imaging professional who operates an ultrasound machine to perform diagnostic medical sonographic examinations The demand for ultrasound as a first line investigation has increased across all care settings creating a shortage of sonographers in AustraliaIn this course youll acquire knowledge and skills in applied anatomy physiology and pathophysiology application and operation of ultrasound imaging systems ultrasound image recognition and comprehension patient assessment and more This course is part of a 4year offering accredited by Australian Sonographer Accreditation Registry ASAR Prior to the first clinical placement students will need to apply to be an Accredited Student Sonographer Upon completion of the Bachelor of Preclinical Foundations of Imaging Science T78 and the Graduate Diploma in Medical Sonography T77 students are eligible to upgrade their status to be an Accredited Medical Sonographer The Graduate Diploma in Medical Sonography will commence in 2027

School of Medical and Health Sciences

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