Module manager: Felicia Mclaren
Email: f.g.mclaren@leeds.ac.uk
Taught: Semesters 1 & 2 (Sep to Jun) View Timetable
Year running 2026/27
Standard entry criteria for BSc(Hons) Medical Ultrasound (Sonography) programme
This module is not approved as a discovery module
This module is a clinical practice module where students are able to integrate their theoretical knowledge to practice, whilst gaining a range of ultrasound examinations, relevant to year 1
The aim of this module is to utilise the ultrasound phantoms, simulation equipment and the clinical setting to integrate your theoretical knowledge with practical ultrasound skills. Students will develop their interpersonal skills with staff and patients. They will develop a knowledge and understanding of their role in patient care and patient safety
Taught sessions will enable students to learn about key issues within both the NHS and the imaging department to enable them to practice safely and understand their limitations
At the end of this module the student should be able to:
1. Undertake ultrasound examinations on a range of non-complex patients in a safe manner in accordance with national and local policies and legislation.
2. Describe the application of local Trust policies relevant to ultrasound practice, specifically ultrasound safety, health and safety, infection control and moving and handling.
3. Demonstrate a self-awareness of interpersonal behaviour and professionalism on patient management, cultural sensitivity, and care and communication with service users and carers,
4. Be able to reflect on the ultrasound examination for adequacy and understand clinical details.
5. Demonstrate an awareness of inter-professional working
Skills Learning Outcomes
Ultrasound anatomical deductive reasoning and Image assessment
Integration of imaging within diagnostic pathways
Ultrasound safety
Quality Assurance
Safe use of equipment
Application of health and safety
Handwashing and infection control practices such as wearing PPE and disposal of waste
Professionalism, resilience and well being
Students will gain skills to enable them to undertake non-complex ultrasound examinations in obstetric, gynaecological and general medical
They will be able to use medical ultrasound safely and effectively in accordance with local protocols and practice in a manner that promotes health and safety under direct supervision.
The module will give the student the knowledge to relate a patient’s signs and symptoms or disease process, to the examination being undertaken.
Students will begin to develop their interpersonal skills, being able to communicate with both staff and patients in an appropriate manner.
Students will be given the skills to care for their patients both physically and psychologically, during examinations they undertake and ensure they manage their immediate environment, ensuring the safety of all those with whom they interact.
Students will learn and practice the skills required of a sonographer in order to maintain patient safety, including, health and safety, fire, basic life support, manual handling and infection control.
| Delivery type | Number | Length hours | Student hours |
|---|---|---|---|
| Clinical Practice | 18 | 34 | 612 |
| Lecture | 4 | 2 | 8 |
| Practical | 1 | 1 | 1 |
| Private study hours | 54 | ||
| Total Contact hours | 621 | ||
| Total hours (100hr per 10 credits) | 675 | ||
Students can gain formative feedback via weekly assessment forms whilst on placement. These will allow students to understand the level at which they are working clinically and the standard. This is both in written form and verbally from the supervising sonographer.
A plan of the essay can be submitted for written feedback prior to the summative assessment.
For the portfolio regularly scheduled clinical interviews with practice educators and clinical tutors on placement will allow progress feedback on the portfolio competencies.
Pebble pad will allow the module leader to monitor progress in the portfolio
| Assessment type | Notes | % of formal assessment |
|---|---|---|
| Essay | 1500 words | 100 |
| Portfolio | . | 0 |
| Essay | Formative essay plan. 500 words | 0 |
| Total percentage (Assessment Coursework) | 100 | |
No compensation between elements of assessment. All elements of assessment must be passed to pass the module. Must achieve competency to pass portfolio and on-going clinical assessment In the event of failure of any element the maximum mark that can be awarded on resit for the module will be capped at 40.
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Last updated: 30/04/2026
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