Doppler Echocardiography

Subject MEDI90050 (2011)

Note: This is an archived Handbook entry from 2011.

Credit Points: 12.50
Level: 9 (Graduate/Postgraduate)
Dates & Locations:

This subject has the following teaching availabilities in 2011:

Semester 1, Hawthorn - Taught online/distance.
Pre-teaching Period Start not applicable
Teaching Period not applicable
Assessment Period End not applicable
Last date to Self-Enrol not applicable
Census Date not applicable
Last date to Withdraw without fail not applicable

Semester 2, Hawthorn - Taught online/distance.
Pre-teaching Period Start not applicable
Teaching Period not applicable
Assessment Period End not applicable
Last date to Self-Enrol not applicable
Census Date not applicable
Last date to Withdraw without fail not applicable

Off campus only (online)

Course materials will be distributed via mail to students.



Timetable can be viewed here. For information about these dates, click here.
Time Commitment: Contact Hours: Off campus only (online)
Total Time Commitment: Not available
Prerequisites:

Nil
Corequisites: Nil
Recommended Background Knowledge: None
Non Allowed Subjects: None
Core Participation Requirements: For the purposes of considering requests for Reasonable Adjustments under the Disability Standards for Education (Cwth 2005), and Students Experiencing Academic Disadvantage Policy, academic requirements for this subject are articulated in the Subject Description, Subject Objectives, Generic Skills and Assessment Requirements of this entry.
The University is dedicated to provide support to those with special requirements. Further details on the disability support scheme can be found at the Disability Liaison Unit website: http://www.services.unimelb.edu.au/disability/

Contact

Postal Address:
Cardiovascular Therapeutics Unit
Department of Pharmacology
University of Melbourne
Parkville VICTORIA 3010
Telephone: +61 3 8344 5673

Email Address:
echo-info@unimelb.edu.au

Applications should be sent via post.

Subject Overview:

This subject will introduce Doppler echocardiography to complement basic transthoracic echocardiography imaging.

Topics include:

  1. Principles of Blood flow
  2. Principles of Doppler, and Optimising Image
  3. Basic Doppler Measurement Technique
  4. Colour Flow Doppler
  5. Doppler Assessment of Systolic Function
  6. Using Doppler to Help Grade Valve Lesions
  7. HEARTscan Studies with Doppler Measurements
Objectives:

The completion of the subject, students should:

  1. Understand principles of blood flow
  2. Principles of Doppler and basic flow measurement techniques
  3. Colour flow Doppler
  4. Using Doppler to help grade valve lesions
  5. Complete 40 case reviews
Assessment:
  1. 80% of assessment: one open-book multiple-choice examination consisting of 50 questions. Students will have 1 week to complete the examination during the assessment period at the end of the semester.
  2. 20% of assessment: completion of self assessment modules at the end of each tutorial, progressively through the semester. These are completed in the workbooks issued to students and it is a requirement that these workbooks are signed and returned for assessment.
Prescribed Texts: Royse C, Donna G, Royse A. Pockete Guide to Perioperative and Critical Care Echocardiography. 2006; McGraw-Hills
Recommended Texts: Other materials will be provided as a package of readings, PowerPoint presentations and case studies.
Breadth Options:

This subject is not available as a breadth subject.
Fees Information: Subject EFTSL, Level, Discipline & Census Date
Generic Skills:
  • Enhance time utilisation
  • Improve written skills and problem solving skill

All students are expected to have access to a computer that can operate a Windows platform or simulation. Administration of the course is via e-mail.
Links to further information: http://www.heartweb.com.au/www/559/1001127/home--default.asp
Notes:

This subject is available to part-time and full-time students.

This subject is not available to Commonwealth Supported students.

This subejct is not available as breadth

Administration is via e-mail
Related Course(s): Master of Clinical Ultrasound
Postgraduate Certificate in Clinical Ultrasound
Postgraduate Diploma in Clinical Ultrasound

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