"I learned a lot while taking up small parts ultrasound, especially less commonly ordered procedures such as salivary glands and lung ultrasound."
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Course Overview
Domain
Health and Social Sciences
Format
Modular Certification Course
Duration
3+ months
Fee Subsidy
Up to 90% SF Funding
Professional Development Units
CPD points (SSR) - Pending approval
Updated: 14 July 2023
Due to recent changes in the Modular Certification Pathway in Sonography, we have temporarily paused the acceptance of new candidate applications for this module. This decision has been made to ensure that we can provide the best possible experience for our current learners and make necessary adjustments to improve the programme.
If you have any questions, please do not hesitate to reach out to our team here.
Ultrasound plays a crucial role in the evaluation and management of patients with chronic and systemic diseases of the endocrine system such as thyroiditis and other diseases such as breast cancer which are facing rising incidence as the ageing population grows.
The module is introduced in response to the industry demand and government healthcare policy in expanding capacity in skills upgrading of the current healthcare workforce.
This is a training program that is designed for ultrasound practitioners such as radiographers or sonographers who wish to pursue a postgraduate qualification in ultrasound.
It aims to provide you with the theoretical knowledge and practical skills in small parts; namely testes and penile, breast, thyroid, parathyroid, lymph nodes, lumps and bumps as well as eyes and thorax ultrasound. At the end of this module, you will be able to recognise the normal and abnormal ultrasound findings and will be guided in the competent production, interpretation, and assessment of these small parts ultrasound images.
Topics will include gross anatomy and physiology, embryology, clinical indications, equipment and patient preparation, techniques and sonographic protocol in the evaluation of breast, thyroid and parathyroid, testis and penile, lymph nodes and salivary glands; and their normal sonographic anatomy and abnormal imaging findings.
Who Should Attend
- Radiographers practising ultrasound
- Healthcare professionals involved in ultrasound work
Prerequisites
Participants must have relevant ultrasound related experience (preferably at least 1 year of working experience as an independent sonographer).
Candidates must have the required access to a medical ultrasound facility to develop competency in the respective clinical applications. They must be actively engaged in supervised ultrasound clinical practice in the workplace for at least three days (or equivalent) per week. It is the candidate's responsibility to secure a supervised clinical arrangement in the workplace. At the end of the trimester, candidates must satisfy the clinical requirements (i.e., compulsory logging of the required number of ultrasound examinations in the clinical portfolio and pass the clinical skills assessment).
Documents and information you would need to complete this application:
Please upload documents under Online Applications - Supporting Documents section.
- Employment support letter (Includes applicant's area of work)*
- Registration of practice, AHPC
- Transcript of highest relevant qualification*
- Professional certification
- English proficiency test, IELTS 7.0 or equivalent^
- Answers to the following questions:
- Your reasons for pursuing the module (100 - 150 words)
- Why did you select SIT over other academic institutions? (100 - 150 words)
- What do you hope to achieve at the completion of the module? (100 - 150 words)
* Mandatory Documents
^ If applicant's basic professional qualification was not obtained from Singapore, Australia, Canada (except Quebec), New Zealand, Republic of Ireland, South Africa, United Kingdom, and the United States of America)
What You Will Learn
- Describe and justify the selection of imaging parameters and equipment settings as well as patient care for selected small parts system
- Perform routine examination of small parts system according to standard protocol
- Recognise and describe the normal and abnormal imaging characteristics of the breast, testes and penile ultrasound, thyroid, parathyroid, and lymph nodes as well as other miscellaneous parts
- Recognise when modifications to routine scanning approaches are required and describe the limitations of ultrasound in regards to imaging the selected small parts system
- Demonstrate advanced clinical reasoning, problem solving, and decision-making skills in small parts ultrasound
Teaching Team
Ooi Chin Chin
Associate Professor, Health and Social Sciences, Singapore Institute of Technology
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Nurul Adliah Gazali
Senior Lecturer, Health and Social Sciences, Singapore Institute of Technology
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Schedule
| Week | Topics |
|---|---|
| Week 1 |
Introduction to Small Parts |
| Week 2 | Scrotum |
| Week 3 |
Penile Ultrasound (non-Doppler) |
| Week 4 |
Salivary Glands |
| Week 5 | Cervical Lymph Nodes |
| Week 6 | Student-led Discussion |
| Week 7 |
Break |
|
Week 8 |
Breast Part 1 |
| Week 9 - 10 | Breast Part 2 and Part 3 |
| Week 11 | Thorax/Lung |
| Week 12 |
Soft Tissue Lumps and Bumps |
| Week 13 |
OSCE (30%) |
| Week 14 | Quiz (20%) |
Certificate and Assessment
A Certificate of Participation will be issued to participants who
- Attend at least 75% of the module
- Undertake non-credit bearing assessment during the module
A Certificate of Attainment will be issued to participants who
- Attend at least 75% of the module, and
- Candidates who pass the Assessment criteria of the respective module will earn 6 credits, which are stackable for Postgraduate Certificate and Postgraduate Diploma qualifications
- Candidates who pass 4 modules (totalling 24 credits) with a CGPA of 2.5 or more will be awarded the Postgraduate Certificate in Sonography by Singapore Institute of Technology
- Candidates who pass 8 modules (totalling 48 credits) with a CGPA of 2.5 or more will be awarded the Postgraduate Diploma in Sonography by Singapore Institute of Technology
Fee Structure
The full fee for this course is S$4,251.00.
| Category | After SF Funding |
|---|---|
| Singapore Citizen (Below 40) | S$1,275.30 |
| Singapore Citizen (40 & Above) | S$495.30 |
| Singapore PR / LTVP+ Holder | S$1,275.30 |
| Non-Singapore Citizen | S$4,251.00 (No Funding) |
Note: All fees above include GST. GST applies to individuals and Singapore-registered companies.
Course Runs
Learning Pathway
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The Postgraduate Qualifications in Sonography is designed with a clinical focus to deepen and broaden the skills of allied health professionals, enabling them to apply scientific learning, specialist knowledge and advanced practical skills to the clinical applications of ultrasound specialisation.
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