Workshop: Neonatal and Paediatric Sonography

This workshop provides advanced theoretical knowledge and practical skills for sonographers in paediatric and neonatal ultrasound, including imaging techniques and diagnostic processes.

Course Overview

Domain

Health and Social Sciences

Format

Short Course

Duration

3+ months

Fee Subsidy

Up to 90% SF Funding

Professional Development Units

CPD points (SSR) - Pending approval

This workshop is designed to provide the advanced theoretical knowledge and skills to support and complement the practical training required to produce a competent sonographer in paediatric and neonatal ultrasound.

It also aims to develop an understanding of the role of ultrasound in response to clinical requests and its influence on patient management. The workshop further aims to enable the exploration of the role of ultrasound in comparison to other imaging techniques and investigative procedures that may be required to assist the diagnostic process.

Hybrid instruction mode will be employed which combines didactic classroom teaching sessions with facilitated case-based learning, online learning activities and practical demonstration. You will be guided in the competent production, interpretation and assessment of the paediatric and neonatal ultrasound images.

You will develop and enhance your theoretical knowledge and advanced image interpretation as well as specialist scanning skills in sonography of the paediatric and neonatal population. Topics will include principles in neonatal and paediatric ultrasound scans, common indications, protocol and scanning technique of the infant/paediatric brain, neck, hip, spine, abdomen, kidney and bowel.

Who Should Attend

Radiographers practising ultrasound
Healthcare professionals involved in ultrasound work

Prerequisites

Participants are required to have a healthcare-related qualification. Prior clinical experience and knowledge of the general operation of ultrasound machines may be given preferential consideration

What You Will Learn

Discuss the common indications for neonatal and paediatrics imaging requests
Understand the basic principles and technical requirements of neonatal and paediatric ultrasound imaging
Understand the criteria for diagnostic quality images
Recognise modifications to routine scanning approaches and limitations in regards to imaging of neonates and paediatrics
Recognise the normal and abnormal imaging characteristics of the neonatal and paediatric ultrasound scans

Teaching Team

Ooi Chin Chin

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

Eunice Tay

Principal Radiographer, Department of Diagnostic and Interventional Imaging, KK Women’s and Children’s Hospital

Joycelyn Tan Tze Yun

Senior Radiographer, Department of Diagnostic and Interventional Imaging, KK Women’s and Children’s Hospital

Schedule

Week	Topics
Week 1	Introduction to Neonatal and Paediatric Sonography
Week 2	2-day intensive workshop
Week 3	Topics review and reflection on clinical practice
Week 4	Forum board discussion Self-study
Week 5	Case-based/problem-based learning GI tract/bowel including appendicitis, intussusception, pylorus stenosis, Crohn's disease)
Week 6	Student-led tutorial 1
Week 7	Reflection on clinical practice, sharing of best practices on forum board
Week 8	Ultrasound of the Renal Tract in Neonates, Infants and Children
Week 9	Ultrasound of the paediatric head and neck and review
Week 10	Student-led tutorial 2
Week 11	Student-led case studies discussion and application on forum/revision
Week 13	Knowledge Quiz

Certificate and Assessment

A Certificate of Attainment will be issued to participants who

Attend at least 75% of the course
Undertake and pass credit bearing assessment during the course

Fee Structure

The full fee for this course is S$4,185.60.

Category	After SF Funding
Singapore Citizen (Below 40)	S$1,255.68
Singapore Citizen (40 & Above)	S$487.68
Singapore PR / LTVP+ Holder	S$1,255.68
Non-Singapore Citizen	S$4,185.60 (No Funding)