Medicine, Ultrasound Diagnostics: Vessels, Second Cycle, 7.5 credits

Learning outcomes

Knowledge and understanding
After completed course, the student should show ability to

• Describe anatomy and physiology of the vascular system and pathophysiology of common vascular disorders
• Explain physics in ultrasound and Doppler
• Explain ultrasound projections and techniques related to different vascular disorders.
• Describe advanced methods in vascular diagnostics, (e.g. fistulas, plaque diagnostic
• Describe systems for quality assurance in the area

Skills and abilities
After completed course, the student should show ability to

• Perform basic measurements of vessels
• Assess available images of common vascular disorders

Judgement and approach
After completed course, the student should show ability to

• Discuss ethical aspects in relation to the patient and to the patients relatives
• Relate scientific literature in the area with clinical or research application
• Show good judgement and a good approach when assessing results and in scientific writing

Content

The course aims to provide knowledge of the normal vascular anatomy and physiology as well as pathophysiology in common vascular diseases. Topics during the course includes physical principles for ultrasound and Doppler techniques, projections, and techniques in different examinations as well as quality assurance for methods used.

Examinations and grades

Ultrasound Physics, Anatomy, Physiology and Patophysiology, 4 credits (Code: A001)
Grades used are Fail (U), Pass (G) or Pass with Distinction (VG).

Vascular Ultrasound Measures, 1 credits (Code: A002)
Grades used are Fail (U) or Pass (G).

Vascular Ultrasound Diagnostics I, 1.5 credits (Code: A003)
Grades used are Fail (U), Pass (G) or Pass with Distinction (VG).

Vascular Ultrasound Diagnostics II, 1 credits (Code: A004)
Grades used are Fail (U) or Pass (G).

According to the Higher Education Ordinance, Chapter 6, Section 18, a grade is to be awarded on the completion of a course, unless otherwise prescribed by the university. The university may determine which grading system is to be used. The grade must be determined by a teacher specifically nominated by the university (the examiner).

In accordance with university regulations on grading systems for first and second-cycle courses and study programmes (Vice-Chancellor’s decision ORU 2018/00929), one of the following grades is to be used: fail (U), pass (G) or pass with distinction (VG). For courses included in an international master’s programme (60 or 120 credits) or offered to the university’s incoming exchange students, the A to F grading scale is to be used. The vice-chancellor, or a person appointed by them, may decide on exceptions from this provision for a specific course, if there are special grounds for doing so.

The grades used on this course are Fail (U), Pass (G) or Pass with Distinction (VG).

Comments on grades

To receive the mark Pass (G) the students must have achieved Pass for all examinations. To receive the mark Pass with Distinction (VG) for the entire course, the students must have achieved Pass with Distinction at Ultrasound Physics, Anatomy, Physiology and Patophysiology and
Vascular Ultrasound Diagnostics I.

Modes of assessment

Ultrasound Physics, Anatomy, Physiology and Patophysiology, 4 credits (Code: A001)
Written examination.

Vascular Ultrasound Measures, 1 credit (Code: A002)
Practical examination. Alternatively, by providing an employer certificate of corresponding real competence to the course coordinator.

Vascular Ultrasound Diagnostics I, 1,5 credits (Code: A003)
Written assignment.

Vascular Ultrasound Diagnostics II, 1 credit (Code: A004)
Oral examination.

For students with a documented disability, the university may approve applications for adapted or other modes of assessment.

For further information, see the university's local examination regulations.

Specific entry requirements

180 credits, of which at least 90 credits in Biomedical Laboratory Science, Medicine, Radiology, Nursing science or equivalent. Additional requirements: English B/English 6 and Swedish 3/Swedish B.

For further information, see the university's admission regulations.

Other provisions

Students who have been admitted to and registered on a course have the right to receive tuition and/or supervision for the duration of the time period specified for the particular course to which they were accepted (see, the university's admission regulations (in Swedish)). After that, the right to receive tuition and/or supervision expires.

Reading list and other learning resources

Additional Reading

Arnez Curry, Reva & Bates Temkin, Betty (senaste upplagan)
Sonography: Introduction to Normal Structure and Function
W.B. Saunders Company

Gibbs, Vivien, Cole, David & Sassano, Antonio (senaste upplagan)
Ultrasound Physics and Technology
Churchill Livingstone

Jogestrand, Tomas & Rosfors, Stefan (senast upplagan)
Klinisk fysiologisk kärldiagnostik
Lund: Studentlitteratur

Jonsson, Björn & Wollmer, Per (senaste upplagan)
Klinisk fysiologi
Stockholm: Liber

Olsson, Arne (senaste upplagan)
Ekokardiografi & Doppler
Stockholm: Trycksaksspecialisten

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