SE715-7-AU-CO:
Introduction to Musculoskeletal Ultrasound
2020/21
Sport, Rehabilitation and Exercise Sciences (School of)
Colchester Campus
Autumn
Postgraduate: Level 7
Current
Saturday 16 November 2019
Friday 20 March 2020
15
27 January 2020
Requisites for this module
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SE709
CER B16EMO Musculoskeletal Ultrasound Imaging,
DIP B16EMO Musculoskeletal Ultrasound Imaging,
MSC B16EMO Musculoskeletal Ultrasound Imaging
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This module aims to develop the knowledge and skill required to competently use the application of ultrasound independently in the musculoskeletal field.
On successful completion of this module, a student should be able to:
1. Demonstrate an effective examination of the main peripheral joints using ultrasound
2. Critically evaluate the use of ultrasound as a diagnostic tool with musculoskeletal pathologies
3. Compare and contrast normal and pathological findings identified through the use of ultrasound
4. Evaluate the role of ultrasound within their professional practice
Indicative Content:
Basic introduction to technology and scientific principles of ultrasound.
Practical workshops exploring scanning techniques and procedures.
Role of ultrasound in musculoskeletal assessment.
Differentiation of normal and pathological musculoskeletal tissue.
Role of ultrasound in rehabilitation as biofeedback tool.
Professional issues relating to clinical use of application.
Evidence exploring the role of ultasound in musculoskeletal diagnosis and possible influence in management outcomes.
The face-to-face teaching takes place over two weekends.
Teaching methods include:
- Formal lectures
- Scanning protocol teaching
- Supervised scanning practice
- Seminar discussions
The module leader who will be able to answer queries via e-mail will support the module.
Course content has been designed by the module lead and external experts.
This module does not appear to have any essential texts. To see non-essential items, please refer to the module's reading list.
Assessment items, weightings and deadlines
| Coursework / exam |
Description |
Deadline |
Coursework weighting |
| Coursework |
Reflective Portfolio |
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100% |
Exam format definitions
- Remote, open book: Your exam will take place remotely via an online learning platform. You may refer to any physical or electronic materials during the exam.
- In-person, open book: Your exam will take place on campus under invigilation. You may refer to any physical materials such as paper study notes or a textbook during the exam. Electronic devices may not be used in the exam.
- In-person, open book (restricted): The exam will take place on campus under invigilation. You may refer only to specific physical materials such as a named textbook during the exam. Permitted materials will be specified by your department. Electronic devices may not be used in the exam.
- In-person, closed book: The exam will take place on campus under invigilation. You may not refer to any physical materials or electronic devices during the exam. There may be times when a paper dictionary,
for example, may be permitted in an otherwise closed book exam. Any exceptions will be specified by your department.
Your department will provide further guidance before your exams.
Overall assessment
Reassessment
Module supervisor and teaching staff
Dr Sue Innes, email: inness@essex.ac.uk.
Staff: Sue Innes, Sarah-Jane King, Mark Maybury (Extended Scope Practitioner, Physiotherapist and Ultrasonographer), Professor Dasgupta (Consultant Rheumatologist), Peter Gettings (Sonography Lead)
School Office, email: sres (Non essex users should add @essex.ac.uk to create the full email address)
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Mrs Lorelei Maria Waring
University of Cumbria
Senior Lecturer and Musculioskeletal Ultrasonographer
Available via Moodle
No lecture recording information available for this module.
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