Focused Specialist Ultrasound Practice 1

The module may be of particular interest to specialist trainees / practitioners in areas such as emergency medicine, critical care, anaesthetics, rheumatology, urology, vascular surgery, endocrinology, general practice, sports medicine, physical therapy, radiography, fertility services, podiatry etc. This module has been designed to enable trainees to undertake initial training in a single focused ultrasound application. Working closely with a service based mentor and an academic supervisor, you will be able to define your own learning needs and build a portfolio of evidence that demonstrates the scope of your ultrasound experience and competence. You will undertake 200 total learning hours - an individual learning strategy will be agreed with each student. This will include a mixture of self-directed learning, tutorial support and supervised scanning practice. In addition, you will be encouraged to attend relevant themed study days offered at the University, multi-disciplinary team meetings and relevant in-house training events. The module may be completed entirely by distance learning.

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• Derby, United Kingdom