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

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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 involves the use of high-frequency ultrasound waves to produce diagnostic-quality images. This module aims to provide you with theoretical knowledge and practical skills in the vascular ultrasound field.

The 15-week module covers a 6-day intensive “hands on” training programme that is designed for ultrasound practitioners such as radiographers or sonographers who wish to pursue a postgraduate qualification. You will develop an understanding of Doppler physics and its application and importance in vascular scanning.

Topics covered include physiology of normal circulation, the process of vascular disease and its effect on the normal circulation, the ultrasound techniques involved in scanning the cerebro-vascular system, upper and lower limb vessels, and abdominal vessels as well as less common indications for vascular ultrasound. You will also develop an insight into the role of ultrasound and other supplementary imaging tests for the diagnosis of various venous and arterial diseases.

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 (ie. compulsory logging the required number of ultrasound examinations in 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)

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What You Will Learn

  • Identify, describe and justify the selection of imaging parameters and equipment settings as well as patient care for selected vascular system
  • Perform routine examination of vascular ultrasound of selected vascular system according to standard protocol.
    Interpret routine sonographic imaging of the selected vascular system
  • Recognise and describe the normal and abnormal imaging characteristics of the lower and upper limb venous and arterial systems, carotid arteries, and abdominal vasculature
  • Recognise when modifications to routine scanning approaches are required and describe the limitations of ultrasound in regards to imaging the selected vascular system
  • Demonstrate advanced clinical reasoning, problem solving, and decision-making skills in vascular sonographic practice

Teaching Team

Ooi Chin Chin
Ooi Chin Chin

Associate Professor, Health and Social Sciences, Singapore Institute of Technology

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Nurul Adliah Gazali
Nurul Adliah Gazali

Senior Lecturer, Health and Social Sciences, Singapore Institute of Technology

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Schedule

Week Topics External Speakers
Week 1 Introduction to Vascular Ultrasound
  1. Zhou Yuheng
    Senior Vascular Technologist, Ng Teng Fong Hospital

  2. Chancy Lim
    Senior Medical Technologist, National University Hospital

  3. Vijay Kumar Sharma
    Senior Consultant, Division of Neurology, National University Hospital

  4. Julie Low
    Principal Medical Technologist (Vascular), National University Heart Centre

  5. Nanda Kumar
    Senior Consultant Radiologist, Singapore General Hospital

  6. Azizah Bte Mohamed Afif
    Senior Principal Radiographer, Singapore General Hospital

  7. Ang You Ling
    Senior Cardiac Physiologist, National Heart Centre Singapore
Week 2 The Upper Limb
Week 3 - 4 The Lower Limb
Week 5 Other Abdominal Vessels
Week 6

Other Abdominal Vessels (Cont'd)
Renal Vessels

Week 7

Transcranial Doppler
Arterial and Venous Mapping
Clinical Cases - Student Led Discussion (Tutorial 1)

Week 8

Case Report (20%)
Recess Week

Week 9

Carotid, Vertebral & Brachiocephalic Arterial Colour Duplex
Thoracic Outlet
Echocardiography
Workshop: Vascular Sonography

Week 10

Liver Transplant Doppler
Workshop: Vascular Sonography

Week 11

Penile Doppler
CEUS

Week 12

Doppler Ultrasound imaging for detection of abnormality in the peripheral venous system: What a vascular surgeon wants to know
Sonographer Professional Performance: Reflections on how to practice at a high level

Week 13

Clinical Cases - Student Led Discussion (Tutorial 2)
Clinical assessment (Clinical Supervisor)

Week 14

VIVA (30%)
OSCE (30%)

Week 15 Quiz (30%)

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.

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