(Award available for year: Postgraduate Certificate)
1. Critically explain and apply the physical, technological and anatomical principles underpinning musculoskeletal ultrasound.
2. Identify and interpret normal and pathological sonographic appearances across major musculoskeletal regions.
3. Integrate sonographic findings with clinical presentation to produce structured ultrasound reports.
4. Evaluate governance, ethical and professional frameworks relevant to MSK ultrasound practice.
1. Demonstrate safe, systematic and optimised ultrasound image acquisition.
2. Apply advanced clinical reasoning to support evidence-informed decision-making.
3. Communicate ultrasound findings effectively in written and verbal formats.
4. Engage in reflective practice using supervision and logbook evidence.
Assessment includes OSCE and Anatomy MCQ examinations in the Anatomy and Fundamentals module, and a 250-case supervised logbook and group poster presentation in the Clinical Application module. Assessment across the programme combines practical examination of core scanning and anatomical knowledge (Module 1) with portfolio‑based assessment of clinical practice, reporting and reflection (Module 2).
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