Overview Technological leaps forward, innovative technologies, scarcer resources in the health care industry, the increasing work in interdisciplinary teams and the ongoing academization of health professions are changing the occupational field. The academic course offers specialization and a technical update in the field of sonography. You work with high-end devices and innovative technologies on the increasingly targeted imaging diagnostics and thus shape the professional profile of the sonographer. Your professional profile is sharpened with cross-sectional competencies in interprofessional collaboration when assessing examination results.Program in accordance with § 9 FHStG *Subject to approval by the relevant bodies Apply now Contact us Contact us! Patrick Korpitsch Favoritenstraße 226, D.Z.33 1100 Vienna T: +43 1 606 68 77-4805F: +43 1 606 68 77-4859 patrick.korpitsch@fh-campuswien.ac.at Anrede Frau Herr Vorname * Nachname * E-Mail address * Nachricht * Absenden Ihre E-Mail wurde versendet Stay up to date Stay up to date! Duration of course 2 Semester Final degree Academic Expert in Sonography 20Study places 60ECTS Organisational form part-time Planned start of the course: September 2020Application period: 10th February to 31st July 2020 tuition fee / semester once payment€ 5.800,-2+ ÖH premium What you can offerYou are a radiographer or medical doctor and want to continue your academic education. Specializing in sonography is your next professional goal. You are fascinated by the idea of using the physical effects of sonography in such a way that the sectional image information can make a valuable contribution to the diagnosis or the exclusion of diseases. As a future expert, you would like to gain insight into the diverse world of sonography and learn about the various application areas that the variety of different uses make possible. These include examinations of various anatomical regions such as the abdomen, neck, vascular diagnostics, clarification of echocardiological issues, prenatal diagnostics as well as muscle and nerve sonography with real-time representation of movement sequences. You like to communicate with patients and take care of their needs. As part of the interdisciplinary team, you work at the interface between patient and experts from different disciplines. Your motivation for choosing the course is the prospect of making a valuable contribution in the health sector with this high-quality specialization.What we offer youAt FH Campus Wien, we use the knowledge of our wide range of degree programs and create innovative courses at the interfaces of the disciplines. We draw upon the professional expertise of full-time lecturers and external specialists from various disciplines in Austria and abroad and provide you with the opportunity to implement the theory you have learned on high-end devices in our skills lab. Your learning process is supported and accompanied by experienced tutors. The sonographic know-how of FH Campus Wien is already in demand internationally. Interdisciplinary projects are part of our university’s research strategy.You can use the scientifically proven knowledge and skills you have gained from the course in your responsible role as a sonographer for the benefit of the patient. As a recognized further education, successfully completing the academic course for sonography entitles you to use the additional professional title of “Sonographer”.In accordance with the Medical-Technical Services Act as amended (subject to the approval of the committees). Latest Technology in the Skills LabIn addition to two new Siemens Juniper ultrasound machines, the skills lab also has a GE Vivid S7 ultrasound machine that is specialized for cardiac and vascular diagnostics.The skills lab also has a GE Logic9 and a Philips CX30 series ultrasound machine at it’s disposal.The devices are user friendly and produce high quality images. With the new EchoPac software, it is possible to edit the resulting images on the PC. What makes this degree program specialKnowledge transfer from different disciplinesState-of-the-art Ultrasound Skills LabBlended learning with a high proportion of self-directed learning and attendance phases with hands-on trainingActive development of the job profile and sustainable further qualification in a specialist field that is in high demandInterprofessional collaboration with medical staff for the diagnosisNational and international experts in sonography as lecturersThe training and further education programs currently on the market lag far behind the actual need for sonographers. At FH Campus Wien, we took this as an opportunity to dedicate our technical expertise to developing an academic course together with researchers, teachers and practitioners from the intra- and extramural field of sonography. This collaboration provided valuable input in order to develop a curriculum that meets current requirements.International trends and visions in healthcare are current topics in the course. You provide impulses for future developments and areas of work and can complete the clinical routine as part of the course both at home and abroad.Work-life balance is important to us, which is why the course is organized in modules. Unlike individual advanced professional training courses, in the program at FH Campus Wien you will benefit from a comprehensive further education with an internationally accredited academic qualification. Furthermore, you will strengthen your expertise in your professional field. As part of the course, you can gain an additional competitive advantage by specializing as a sonographer.What you will learn in the degree programThe interdisciplinary curriculum offers you the opportunity to deepen and strengthen your expertise in sonography with well-known national and international experts.You will perfect your English as an international technical language during the course, which is held in English, and an optional stay abroad as part of practice-related courses.You will receive a technical update in the field of sonography and can expand your professional expertise in different medical disciplines according to the current requirements in the professional field. The course thus offers you the opportunity to deepen your knowledge acquired in basic training and to expand it with current examination procedures and innovative technologies. The high amount of hands-on training under the guidance of experienced tutors lets you put the knowledge you have acquired into practice immediately.Technical quality management in sonography is becoming increasingly important. In the course, you will receive comprehensive knowledge in quality management in order to be able to professionally work on future agendas of technical quality assurance at the sonographic workplace.Another focus of the course is interprofessional collaboration with medical staff when assessing examination results.Curriculum 1. Semester Lecture SWS ECTS Abdominal Pathologies, Clinical presentations and Reporting ILV Abdominal Pathologies, Clinical presentations and Reporting ILV 1 SWS 3 ECTS Lecture contents * Pathology of the abdominal region, integrate knowledge about ethiology, incidence, laboratory testing, sonographic presentation, differential diagnosis* Ultrasound examination (image) analysis including CEUS and doppler techniques for abdominal examination* Working with Checklist for initial interpretation - systematic analysis for reporting in the interprofessional team Assessment methods Module exam* Immantent testing Teaching methods * Lecture and integrated course Language English 1 3 Abdominal Ultrasound Skills Lab, Reflection and Case Reports UE Abdominal Ultrasound Skills Lab, Reflection and Case Reports UE 2 SWS 5 ECTS Lecture contents * Skills lab training in performing abdominal ultrasound examinations according to national and international guidelines and benchmarks* Influence/Usage of imaging artefacts* Usage/Interpretation of dopplertechniques* Patient-care and reflection of patient interaction* Case review and discussion Assessment methods Module exam* Immanent testing Teaching methods * Skills lab training Language English 2 5 Anatomy, Physiology and Clinical Applications of Abdominal Ultrasound VO Anatomy, Physiology and Clinical Applications of Abdominal Ultrasound VO 1 SWS 2 ECTS Lecture contents * Overview normal sonographic appearance and normal variants of organs and structures of abdominal cavity* Ultrasound techniques for abdominal examination* Clinical application of Sonography in abdominal region based on national and international Guidelines and benchmarks include CEUS (standardized scan techniques)* Anatomy, physiology and laboratory values associated with abdominal region Assessment methods Module exam* Immanent testing Teaching methods * Lecture Language English 1 2 Anatomy, Physiology and Clinical Applications of Vascular Ultrasound VO Anatomy, Physiology and Clinical Applications of Vascular Ultrasound VO 1 SWS 2 ECTS Lecture contents * Arterial/venous vascular system of head, upper and lower extremities* Overview of normal sonographic appearance and normal variants of organs and structures in vascular ultrasound examination* Ultrasound techniques for vascular ultrasound examination* Clinical application of Sonography in vascular ultrasound based on national and international Guidelines and benchmarks (standardized scan techniques)* Anatomy, physiology and laboratory values associated with vascular ultrasound Assessment methods Module exam* Immanent testing Teaching methods * Lecture Language English 1 2 Anatomy, Physiology and Clinical Applications of Obstetric Ultrasound VO Anatomy, Physiology and Clinical Applications of Obstetric Ultrasound VO 0.5 SWS 1.5 ECTS Lecture contents * Overview normal sonographic appearance and normal variants of organs and structures in obstetrics ultrasound examination* Ultrasound techniques for obstetrics ultrasound examination* Clinical application of Sonography in obstetric ultrasound based on national and international Guidelines and benchmarks (standardized scan techniques)* Anatomy, physiology and laboratory values associated with obstetrics ultrasound Assessment methods Module exam* Immanent testing Teaching methods * Lecture Language English 0.5 1.5 Basics of Innovation and State-of-the-Art Technologies ILV Basics of Innovation and State-of-the-Art Technologies ILV 0.5 SWS 1 ECTS Lecture contents * Based on Bachelor´s degree knowledge of physical principles of medical ultrasound in diagnostic and the interaction with human tissues* Correct usage of transducers, presenting and receiving the echo * Patient-safety, the safe usage of Contrast media in case of contrast-enhanced ultrasound (CEUS), technical quality management * State-of-the-art examination techniques and equipment. Assessment methods Module exam* Immanent testing Teaching methods * Lecture and integrated course Language English 0.5 1 Obstetric Pathologies, Clinical Presentations and Reporting ILV Obstetric Pathologies, Clinical Presentations and Reporting ILV 0.5 SWS 1.5 ECTS Lecture contents * Pathology in obstetric examination, integrate knowledge about ethiology, incidence, laboratory testing, sonographic presentation, differential diagnosis* Ultrasound examination (image) analysis including doppler techniques* Working with Checklist for initial interpretation - systematic analysis for reporting in the interprofessional team Assessment methods Module exam* Immanent testing Teaching methods * Lecture and integrated course Language English 0.5 1.5 Obstetric Ultrasound Skills Lab, Reflection and Case Reports UE Obstetric Ultrasound Skills Lab, Reflection and Case Reports UE 1 SWS 2 ECTS Lecture contents * Skills lab training in performing obstertic ultrasound examinations according to national and international guidelines and benchmarks* Influence/Usage of imaging artefacts* Usage/Interpretation of dopplertechniques* Patient-care and reflection of patient interaction* Case review and discussion Assessment methods Module exam* Immanent testing Teaching methods * Skills lab training Language English 1 2 Ultrasound Physics and TQM Skills Lab UE Ultrasound Physics and TQM Skills Lab UE 0.5 SWS 2 ECTS Lecture contents * The correct usage of transducers, presenting and receiving the echo. * Practical training in technical quality management and state-of-the-art examination techniques and equipment. Assessment methods Module exam* Immanent testing Teaching methods * Skills lab training Language English 0.5 2 Ultrasound Physics, Clinical US Techniques and TQM VO Ultrasound Physics, Clinical US Techniques and TQM VO 1 SWS 2 ECTS Lecture contents * Based on Bachelor´s degree knowledge of physical principles of medical ultrasound in diagnostic and the interaction with human tissues * The correct usage of transducers, presenting and receiving the echo* Patient-safety, the safe usage of Contrast media in case of contrast-enhanced ultrasound (CUES), training in technical quality management* State-of-the-art examination techniques and equipment. Assessment methods Module exam*immanent testing Teaching methods *Lecture Language English 1 2 Vascular Pathologies, Clinical Presentations and Reporting ILV Vascular Pathologies, Clinical Presentations and Reporting ILV 1 SWS 3 ECTS Lecture contents * Pathology in vascular ultrasound examination, integrate knowledge about ethiology, incidence, laboratory testing, sonographic presentation, differential diagnosis* Ultrasound examination (image) analysis including doppler techniques* Working with Checklist for initial interpretation - systematic analysis for reporting in the interprofessional team Assessment methods Module exam* Immanent testing Teaching methods * Lecture and integrated course Language English 1 3 Vascular Ultrasound Skills Lab, Reflection and Case reports UE Vascular Ultrasound Skills Lab, Reflection and Case reports UE 2 SWS 5 ECTS Lecture contents * Skills lab training in performing vascular ultrasound examinations according to national and international guidelines and benchmarks* Influence/Usage of imaging artefacts* Usage/Interpretation of dopplertechniques* Patient-care and reflection of patient interaction* Case review and discussion Assessment methods Module exam* Immanent testing Teaching methods * Skills lab training Language English 2 5 2. Semester Lecture SWS ECTS Anatomy, Physiology and Clinical Applications Echocardiograpyh VO Anatomy, Physiology and Clinical Applications Echocardiograpyh VO 1 SWS 2 ECTS Lecture contents * Overview of normal sonographic appearance and normal variants of organs and structures in echocardiographic examination* Ultrasound techniques for echocardiographic examination* Clinical application of Echocardiography based on national and international Guidelines and benchmarks (standardized scan techniques)* Anatomy, physiology and laboratory values associated with echocardiography Assessment methods Final exam* Immanent testing Teaching methods * Lecture Language English 1 2 Anatomy, Physiology and Clinical Applications of upper & lower musculoskeletal Regions and Nerve Ultrasound VO Anatomy, Physiology and Clinical Applications of upper & lower musculoskeletal Regions and Nerve Ultrasound VO 1 SWS 2 ECTS Lecture contents * Overview of normal sonographic appearance and normal variants of structures in musculoskeletal and nerve ultrasound examination* Ultrasound techniques for musculoskeletal and nerve ultrasound examination* Clinical application of musculoskeletal and nerve ultrasound based on national and international Guidelines and benchmarks (standardized scan techniques)* Anatomy, physiology and laboratory values associated with musculoskeletal and nerve ultrasound examination Assessment methods Module exam* Immanent testing Teaching methods * Lecture Language English 1 2 Anatomy, Physiology, Clinical Applications of Thyroid Gland & Neck Ultrasound VO Anatomy, Physiology, Clinical Applications of Thyroid Gland & Neck Ultrasound VO 1 SWS 2 ECTS Lecture contents * Overview of normal sonographic appearance and normal variants of organs and structures in thyroid gland and neck ultrasound examination* Ultrasound techniques for thyroid gland and neck ultrasound examination* Clinical application of thyroid gland and neck ultrasound based on national and international Guidelines and benchmarks (standardized scan techniques)* Anatomy, physiology and laboratory values associated with thyroid gland and neck ultrasound examination Assessment methods Final exam* Immanent testing Teaching methods * Lecture Language English 1 2 Echocardiographic Pathologies, Clinical Presentations and Reporting ILV Echocardiographic Pathologies, Clinical Presentations and Reporting ILV 1 SWS 3 ECTS Lecture contents * Pathology in echocardiographic examination, integrate knowledge about ethiology, incidence, laboratory testing, sonographic presentation, differential diagnosis* Ultrasound examination (image) analysis including doppler techniques* Working with Checklist for initial interpretation - systematic analysis for reporting in the interprofessional team Assessment methods Final exam* Immanent testing Teaching methods * Lecture and integrated course Language English 1 3 Echocardiographic Ultrasound Skills Lab, Reflection and Case Reports UE Echocardiographic Ultrasound Skills Lab, Reflection and Case Reports UE 2 SWS 5 ECTS Lecture contents * Skills lab training in performing echocardiographic examinations according to national and international guidelines and benchmarks* Influence/Usage of imaging artefacts* Usage/Interpretation of dopplertechniques* Patient-care and reflection of patient interaction* Case review and discussion Assessment methods Final exam* Immanent testing Teaching methods * Skills lab training Language English 2 5 MSK & Nerve Pathologies, Clinical Presentations and Reporting ILV MSK & Nerve Pathologies, Clinical Presentations and Reporting ILV 1 SWS 3 ECTS Lecture contents * Pathology in echocardiographic examination, integrate knowledge about ethiology, incidence, laboratory testing, sonographic presentation, differential diagnosis* Ultrasound examination (image) analysis including doppler techniques* Working with Checklist for initial interpretation - systematic analysis for reporting in the interprofessional team Assessment methods Module exam* Immanent testing Teaching methods * Lecture and integrated course Language English 1 3 MSK & Nerve Ultrasound Skills Lab, Reflection and Case Reports UE MSK & Nerve Ultrasound Skills Lab, Reflection and Case Reports UE 2 SWS 5 ECTS Lecture contents * Skills lab training in performing musculoskeletal and nerves ultrasound examinations according to national and international guidelines and benchmarks* Influence/Usage of imaging artefacts* Usage/Interpretation of dopplertechniques* Patient-care and reflection of patient interaction* Case review and discussion Assessment methods Module exam* Immanent testing Teaching methods * Skills lab training Language German 2 5 Thyroid Gland & Neck Pathologies, Clinical Presentations and Reporting ILV Thyroid Gland & Neck Pathologies, Clinical Presentations and Reporting ILV 1 SWS 3 ECTS Lecture contents * Pathology in thyroid gland and neck examination, integrate knowledge about ethiology, incidence, laboratory testing, sonographic presentation, differential diagnosis* Ultrasound examination (image) analysis including doppler techniques* Working with Checklist for initial interpretation - systematic analysis for reporting in the interprofessional team Assessment methods Final exam* Immanent testing Teaching methods * Lecture and integrated course Language English 1 3 Thyroid Gland & Neck Ultrasound Skills Lab, Reflection and Case Reports UE Thyroid Gland & Neck Ultrasound Skills Lab, Reflection and Case Reports UE 2 SWS 5 ECTS Lecture contents * Skills lab training in performing thyroid gland and neck ultrasound examinations according to national and international guidelines and benchmarks* Influence/Usage of imaging artefacts* Usage/Interpretation of dopplertechniques* Patient-care and reflection of patient interaction* Case review and discussion Assessment methods Final exam* Immanent testing Teaching methods * Skills lab training Language English 2 5 Career OpportunitiesIn a rapidly changing professional field and with the constantly growing challenges in the health sector, it is becoming increasingly important to optimize the processes during examination and treatment procedures. The academic course ensures that you can perform state-of-the-art sonographic examinations and use the latest innovative technologies in diagnostics. You benefit from your know-how in the essential areas of sonography and technical quality management. In interdisciplinary collaboration with doctors, physicists and medical technicians and other health professions, you optimize examination and treatment procedures for the benefit of the patient and can make evidence-based decisions.Public and private institutions of the health and social sectorsEducationIndustrySelf-employed professionCosts2The program fee is determined based on the actual costs. You can choose between two payment models with different options.In addition to the tuition fee, you will also have to pay the ÖH student union fee each semester. Variant A:Single payment: € 5.800,- Variant B:Installments: 2 x €3.000,-Total amount: € 6.000,- Can I afford the degree program?Financial aid is available for academic courses, master courses and for courses and seminars. You can find information about funding agencies under grants and scholarships. AdmissionAdmission requirementsBachelor's or an equivalent degree from a national or international post-secondary or tertiary educational institution and professional qualification in one of the following health professions, including entry in the corresponding list (including general higher education entrance qualification and proof of special achievements / further training / special training after individual examination and, if applicable, the imposition of conditions):Medical doctorRadiographerEquivalent certification from abroadInformation for applicants with non-Austrian (school) certificatesApplication To apply you will require the following documents:Birth certificateProof of citizenship or Copy of your passportBachelor/diploma certificate or equivalent certificate from abroadLetter of motivationCV in table formPlease note:It is not possible to save incomplete online applications. You must complete your application in one session. Your application will be valid as soon as you upload all of the required documents and certificates. In the event that some documents (e.g. references) are not available at the time you apply, you may submit these later via email, mail or in person by no later than the start of the degree program.The selection processThe admission proceedure includes a personal interview with the course director (approximately 30 minutes). The selection process takes place annually in May and June. You will receive an appointment for a personal interview after consultation with the Secretary’s Office. We can only provide alternative individual dates for the selection process by email.The admission proceedure consists of a selection interview, in which we would like to learn more about your motives, skills and knowledge. Professional experience in the field of sonography is desirable, but not a requirement. The course director will decide this individually and the admission requirements must be fulfilled. The entire admission process is clearly documented and archived.Studying with disabilitiesYou want to apply for the course and require support due to a disability, chronic illness or restriction?Please contact:Mag.a Ursula WeilenmannGender & Diversity Management gm@fh-campuswien.ac.atProject Manager > Barbara Kraus, MSc Radiographer, Academic Staff T: +43 1 606 68 77-4812 barbara.kraus@fh-campuswien.ac.at Secretary's office Patrick Korpitsch Favoritenstraße 226, D.Z.33 1100 Vienna T: +43 1 606 68 77-4805F: +43 1 606 68 77-4859 patrick.korpitsch@fh-campuswien.ac.at Office hours during the semesterThu, 5.00 p.m.–6.30 p.m. Cooperations and Campusnetzwerk We work closely with the Vienna Hospital Association (KAV), universities like the Medical University of Vienna, the professional association and other health care facilities. This guarantees you strong contacts for your professional career or participation in research and development activities. You can find information about our cooperation activities and much more at Campusnetzwerk. It's well worth visiting the site as it may direct you to a new job or interesting event held by our cooperation partners!Campusnetzwerk Downloads and LinksInformation Folder Sonography* (PDF)Folder (PDF)
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Semester Lecture SWS ECTS Abdominal Pathologies, Clinical presentations and Reporting ILV Abdominal Pathologies, Clinical presentations and Reporting ILV 1 SWS 3 ECTS Lecture contents * Pathology of the abdominal region, integrate knowledge about ethiology, incidence, laboratory testing, sonographic presentation, differential diagnosis* Ultrasound examination (image) analysis including CEUS and doppler techniques for abdominal examination* Working with Checklist for initial interpretation - systematic analysis for reporting in the interprofessional team Assessment methods Module exam* Immantent testing Teaching methods * Lecture and integrated course Language English 1 3 Abdominal Ultrasound Skills Lab, Reflection and Case Reports UE Abdominal Ultrasound Skills Lab, Reflection and Case Reports UE 2 SWS 5 ECTS Lecture contents * Skills lab training in performing abdominal ultrasound examinations according to national and international guidelines and benchmarks* Influence/Usage of imaging artefacts* Usage/Interpretation of dopplertechniques* Patient-care and reflection of patient interaction* Case review and discussion Assessment methods Module exam* Immanent testing Teaching methods * Skills lab training Language English 2 5 Anatomy, Physiology and Clinical Applications of Abdominal Ultrasound VO Anatomy, Physiology and Clinical Applications of Abdominal Ultrasound VO 1 SWS 2 ECTS Lecture contents * Overview normal sonographic appearance and normal variants of organs and structures of abdominal cavity* Ultrasound techniques for abdominal examination* Clinical application of Sonography in abdominal region based on national and international Guidelines and benchmarks include CEUS (standardized scan techniques)* Anatomy, physiology and laboratory values associated with abdominal region Assessment methods Module exam* Immanent testing Teaching methods * Lecture Language English 1 2 Anatomy, Physiology and Clinical Applications of Vascular Ultrasound VO Anatomy, Physiology and Clinical Applications of Vascular Ultrasound VO 1 SWS 2 ECTS Lecture contents * Arterial/venous vascular system of head, upper and lower extremities* Overview of normal sonographic appearance and normal variants of organs and structures in vascular ultrasound examination* Ultrasound techniques for vascular ultrasound examination* Clinical application of Sonography in vascular ultrasound based on national and international Guidelines and benchmarks (standardized scan techniques)* Anatomy, physiology and laboratory values associated with vascular ultrasound Assessment methods Module exam* Immanent testing Teaching methods * Lecture Language English 1 2 Anatomy, Physiology and Clinical Applications of Obstetric Ultrasound VO Anatomy, Physiology and Clinical Applications of Obstetric Ultrasound VO 0.5 SWS 1.5 ECTS Lecture contents * Overview normal sonographic appearance and normal variants of organs and structures in obstetrics ultrasound examination* Ultrasound techniques for obstetrics ultrasound examination* Clinical application of Sonography in obstetric ultrasound based on national and international Guidelines and benchmarks (standardized scan techniques)* Anatomy, physiology and laboratory values associated with obstetrics ultrasound Assessment methods Module exam* Immanent testing Teaching methods * Lecture Language English 0.5 1.5 Basics of Innovation and State-of-the-Art Technologies ILV Basics of Innovation and State-of-the-Art Technologies ILV 0.5 SWS 1 ECTS Lecture contents * Based on Bachelor´s degree knowledge of physical principles of medical ultrasound in diagnostic and the interaction with human tissues* Correct usage of transducers, presenting and receiving the echo * Patient-safety, the safe usage of Contrast media in case of contrast-enhanced ultrasound (CEUS), technical quality management * State-of-the-art examination techniques and equipment. Assessment methods Module exam* Immanent testing Teaching methods * Lecture and integrated course Language English 0.5 1 Obstetric Pathologies, Clinical Presentations and Reporting ILV Obstetric Pathologies, Clinical Presentations and Reporting ILV 0.5 SWS 1.5 ECTS Lecture contents * Pathology in obstetric examination, integrate knowledge about ethiology, incidence, laboratory testing, sonographic presentation, differential diagnosis* Ultrasound examination (image) analysis including doppler techniques* Working with Checklist for initial interpretation - systematic analysis for reporting in the interprofessional team Assessment methods Module exam* Immanent testing Teaching methods * Lecture and integrated course Language English 0.5 1.5 Obstetric Ultrasound Skills Lab, Reflection and Case Reports UE Obstetric Ultrasound Skills Lab, Reflection and Case Reports UE 1 SWS 2 ECTS Lecture contents * Skills lab training in performing obstertic ultrasound examinations according to national and international guidelines and benchmarks* Influence/Usage of imaging artefacts* Usage/Interpretation of dopplertechniques* Patient-care and reflection of patient interaction* Case review and discussion Assessment methods Module exam* Immanent testing Teaching methods * Skills lab training Language English 1 2 Ultrasound Physics and TQM Skills Lab UE Ultrasound Physics and TQM Skills Lab UE 0.5 SWS 2 ECTS Lecture contents * The correct usage of transducers, presenting and receiving the echo. * Practical training in technical quality management and state-of-the-art examination techniques and equipment. Assessment methods Module exam* Immanent testing Teaching methods * Skills lab training Language English 0.5 2 Ultrasound Physics, Clinical US Techniques and TQM VO Ultrasound Physics, Clinical US Techniques and TQM VO 1 SWS 2 ECTS Lecture contents * Based on Bachelor´s degree knowledge of physical principles of medical ultrasound in diagnostic and the interaction with human tissues * The correct usage of transducers, presenting and receiving the echo* Patient-safety, the safe usage of Contrast media in case of contrast-enhanced ultrasound (CUES), training in technical quality management* State-of-the-art examination techniques and equipment. Assessment methods Module exam*immanent testing Teaching methods *Lecture Language English 1 2 Vascular Pathologies, Clinical Presentations and Reporting ILV Vascular Pathologies, Clinical Presentations and Reporting ILV 1 SWS 3 ECTS Lecture contents * Pathology in vascular ultrasound examination, integrate knowledge about ethiology, incidence, laboratory testing, sonographic presentation, differential diagnosis* Ultrasound examination (image) analysis including doppler techniques* Working with Checklist for initial interpretation - systematic analysis for reporting in the interprofessional team Assessment methods Module exam* Immanent testing Teaching methods * Lecture and integrated course Language English 1 3 Vascular Ultrasound Skills Lab, Reflection and Case reports UE Vascular Ultrasound Skills Lab, Reflection and Case reports UE 2 SWS 5 ECTS Lecture contents * Skills lab training in performing vascular ultrasound examinations according to national and international guidelines and benchmarks* Influence/Usage of imaging artefacts* Usage/Interpretation of dopplertechniques* Patient-care and reflection of patient interaction* Case review and discussion Assessment methods Module exam* Immanent testing Teaching methods * Skills lab training Language English 2 5
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Semester Lecture SWS ECTS Anatomy, Physiology and Clinical Applications Echocardiograpyh VO Anatomy, Physiology and Clinical Applications Echocardiograpyh VO 1 SWS 2 ECTS Lecture contents * Overview of normal sonographic appearance and normal variants of organs and structures in echocardiographic examination* Ultrasound techniques for echocardiographic examination* Clinical application of Echocardiography based on national and international Guidelines and benchmarks (standardized scan techniques)* Anatomy, physiology and laboratory values associated with echocardiography Assessment methods Final exam* Immanent testing Teaching methods * Lecture Language English 1 2 Anatomy, Physiology and Clinical Applications of upper & lower musculoskeletal Regions and Nerve Ultrasound VO Anatomy, Physiology and Clinical Applications of upper & lower musculoskeletal Regions and Nerve Ultrasound VO 1 SWS 2 ECTS Lecture contents * Overview of normal sonographic appearance and normal variants of structures in musculoskeletal and nerve ultrasound examination* Ultrasound techniques for musculoskeletal and nerve ultrasound examination* Clinical application of musculoskeletal and nerve ultrasound based on national and international Guidelines and benchmarks (standardized scan techniques)* Anatomy, physiology and laboratory values associated with musculoskeletal and nerve ultrasound examination Assessment methods Module exam* Immanent testing Teaching methods * Lecture Language English 1 2 Anatomy, Physiology, Clinical Applications of Thyroid Gland & Neck Ultrasound VO Anatomy, Physiology, Clinical Applications of Thyroid Gland & Neck Ultrasound VO 1 SWS 2 ECTS Lecture contents * Overview of normal sonographic appearance and normal variants of organs and structures in thyroid gland and neck ultrasound examination* Ultrasound techniques for thyroid gland and neck ultrasound examination* Clinical application of thyroid gland and neck ultrasound based on national and international Guidelines and benchmarks (standardized scan techniques)* Anatomy, physiology and laboratory values associated with thyroid gland and neck ultrasound examination Assessment methods Final exam* Immanent testing Teaching methods * Lecture Language English 1 2 Echocardiographic Pathologies, Clinical Presentations and Reporting ILV Echocardiographic Pathologies, Clinical Presentations and Reporting ILV 1 SWS 3 ECTS Lecture contents * Pathology in echocardiographic examination, integrate knowledge about ethiology, incidence, laboratory testing, sonographic presentation, differential diagnosis* Ultrasound examination (image) analysis including doppler techniques* Working with Checklist for initial interpretation - systematic analysis for reporting in the interprofessional team Assessment methods Final exam* Immanent testing Teaching methods * Lecture and integrated course Language English 1 3 Echocardiographic Ultrasound Skills Lab, Reflection and Case Reports UE Echocardiographic Ultrasound Skills Lab, Reflection and Case Reports UE 2 SWS 5 ECTS Lecture contents * Skills lab training in performing echocardiographic examinations according to national and international guidelines and benchmarks* Influence/Usage of imaging artefacts* Usage/Interpretation of dopplertechniques* Patient-care and reflection of patient interaction* Case review and discussion Assessment methods Final exam* Immanent testing Teaching methods * Skills lab training Language English 2 5 MSK & Nerve Pathologies, Clinical Presentations and Reporting ILV MSK & Nerve Pathologies, Clinical Presentations and Reporting ILV 1 SWS 3 ECTS Lecture contents * Pathology in echocardiographic examination, integrate knowledge about ethiology, incidence, laboratory testing, sonographic presentation, differential diagnosis* Ultrasound examination (image) analysis including doppler techniques* Working with Checklist for initial interpretation - systematic analysis for reporting in the interprofessional team Assessment methods Module exam* Immanent testing Teaching methods * Lecture and integrated course Language English 1 3 MSK & Nerve Ultrasound Skills Lab, Reflection and Case Reports UE MSK & Nerve Ultrasound Skills Lab, Reflection and Case Reports UE 2 SWS 5 ECTS Lecture contents * Skills lab training in performing musculoskeletal and nerves ultrasound examinations according to national and international guidelines and benchmarks* Influence/Usage of imaging artefacts* Usage/Interpretation of dopplertechniques* Patient-care and reflection of patient interaction* Case review and discussion Assessment methods Module exam* Immanent testing Teaching methods * Skills lab training Language German 2 5 Thyroid Gland & Neck Pathologies, Clinical Presentations and Reporting ILV Thyroid Gland & Neck Pathologies, Clinical Presentations and Reporting ILV 1 SWS 3 ECTS Lecture contents * Pathology in thyroid gland and neck examination, integrate knowledge about ethiology, incidence, laboratory testing, sonographic presentation, differential diagnosis* Ultrasound examination (image) analysis including doppler techniques* Working with Checklist for initial interpretation - systematic analysis for reporting in the interprofessional team Assessment methods Final exam* Immanent testing Teaching methods * Lecture and integrated course Language English 1 3 Thyroid Gland & Neck Ultrasound Skills Lab, Reflection and Case Reports UE Thyroid Gland & Neck Ultrasound Skills Lab, Reflection and Case Reports UE 2 SWS 5 ECTS Lecture contents * Skills lab training in performing thyroid gland and neck ultrasound examinations according to national and international guidelines and benchmarks* Influence/Usage of imaging artefacts* Usage/Interpretation of dopplertechniques* Patient-care and reflection of patient interaction* Case review and discussion Assessment methods Final exam* Immanent testing Teaching methods * Skills lab training Language English 2 5
> Barbara Kraus, MSc Radiographer, Academic Staff T: +43 1 606 68 77-4812 barbara.kraus@fh-campuswien.ac.at