Overview
Hybrid instruction mode which combines didactic classroom teaching sessions with facilitated case-based learning, online learning activities and practical demonstration. The module is offered concurrently with supervised clinical practice to develop competency in sonography of the male and female pelvis . The focus of this module is to provide participants with the required knowledge and skills in pelvic ultrasound. The topics for male pelvis will include common indications for ultrasound, gross and sonographic anatomy of the prostate, scanning techniques, normal and abnormal findings of the prostate and seminal vesicles and technical pitfalls of prostate sonography. The proposed topics for female pelvis include gross and sonographic anatomy of the female pelvis, menstrual phases and relevant imaging appearances, scanning protocols, techniques and common pathologies as well as technical pitfalls associated with female pelvic sonography. Groin sonography will also be taught in this module.
What You’ll Learn
- Discuss the normal and abnormal imaging characteristics of the male and female pelvic organs, major vessels, retroperitoneum and
urinary tracts.
- Demonstrate independent and collaborative clinical decision making to perform the pelvic ultrasound procedure (transabdominal and transvaginal for female pelvis), differentiate the sonographic appearance of normal structures from pathologic conditions and to assist in the diagnosis and treatment of disease
- Acquire hands-on ultrasound scanning skills of the abdomen include transabdominal and transvaginal for female pelvis and perform ultrasound examination proficiently in their day-to-day clinical environment
- Demonstrate confidence to perform and interpret pelvis ultrasound scans, and communicate findings clearly and accurately with the radiologists
- Demonstrate confidence to perform and interpret ultrasound scans of the groin/inguinal region to rule out hernia or non-hernia pathologies.
- Explain the significance of clinical tests and complimentary modalities relevant to pelvic systems
Who Should Attend
- Radiographers practising ultrasound
- Healthcare professionals involved in ultrasound work
SITizens Learning Credits (SLC) - Eligible Course
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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.
1. Employment support letter (Includes applicant's area of work)*
2. Registration of practice, AHPC
3. Transcript of highest relevant qualification *
4. Professional certification
5. English proficiency test, IELTS 7.0 or equivalent ^
6. 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)
Duration
- Part-time Postgraduate Certificate in Sonography: 1 - 3 years
- Part-time Postgraduate Diploma in Sonography: 1 - 5 years
- Each module is around 12-14 weeks in duration
- Candidates are expected to set aside time for self-directed learning for the entire duration of the module
Certificate and Assessment
A Certificate of Participation will be issued to participants who:
- Attend 75% of the module, and
- Undertake credit bearing assessment
A Certificate of Attainment will be issued to participants who:
- Attend 75% of the module, and
- Participants 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.
Continuing Professional Development
This is SSR validated programme and TBA CPD points will be awarded to Radiographers (who attended at least 75% of module).
Schedule
| Week |
Date Commencing |
Topics |
| 1 |
29 August 2022 |
Topic 1: The Female Pelvis |
| 2 |
5 September 2022 |
Topic 1: The Female Pelvis |
| 3 |
12 September 2022 |
Topic 1: The Female Pelvis |
| 4 |
19 September 2022 |
Topic 1: The Female Pelvis |
| 5 |
26 September 2022 |
Topic 1: The Female Pelvis |
| 6 |
3 October 2022 |
Topic 1: The Female Pelvis |
| 7 |
10 October 2022 |
Report writing/medicolegal issues and professional issues |
| 8 |
17 October 2022 |
Recess (Case Report 20%) |
| 9 |
24 October 2022 |
Topic 2: The Anterior Abdominal Wall |
| 10 |
31 October 2022 |
Topic 3: The Groin |
| 10 |
31 October 2022 |
The Anterior Abdominal Wall and The Groin (Tutorial 2) |
| 11 |
7 November 2022 |
Topic 4: The Male Pelvis (Transabdominal / Transrectal) |
| 11 |
7 November 2022 |
Hands-on session (12 Nov 2022) |
| 12 |
14 November 2022 |
Topic 5: Bowel Sonography |
| 12 |
14 November 2022 |
Student led discussion- Case presentation (Tutorial 3) |
| 14 |
21 November 2022 |
VIVA (30%)
OSCE (30%) |
| 14 |
28 November 2022 |
Exam Week:
Quiz (20%) |
| 15 |
4 December 2022 |
Exam Week |
Fees
| Category |
Full Fee |
After SF Funding |
Singapore Citizen (Below 40) /
Singapore PR / LTVP+ Holder |
$4,173.00 |
$1,251.90 |
| Singapore Citizen (40 & above) |
$4,173.00 |
$471.90 |
| Non-Singaporeans |
$4,173.00 |
Not Eligible |
Note:
- All figures include GST. GST applies to individuals and Singapore-registered companies.
- You can opt for either SkillsFuture Funding or Mid-Career Enhanced Subsidy. Both cannot be combined.
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Terms & Conditions:
SkillsFuture Funding
To be eligible for the 70% training grant awarded, applicants (and/or their sponsoring organisations where applicable) must:
- Be a Singaporean Citizen or Singapore Permanent Resident or LTVP+ Holder
- Not receive any other funding from government sources in respect of the actual grant disbursed for the programme
SkillsFuture Mid-Career Enhanced Subsidy
To be eligible for the 90% enhanced subsidy awarded, applicants (and/or their sponsoring organisations where applicable) must:
- Be a Singaporean Citizen
- Be at least 40 years old
- Not receive any other funding from government sources in respect of the actual grant disbursed for the programme
SIT reserves the right to collect the balance of the programme fees (i.e. the potential grant amount) directly from the applicants (and/or their sponsoring organisations where applicable) should the above requirements not be fulfilled.
SIT reserves the right to make changes to published course information, including dates, times, venues, fees and instructors without prior notice.
Course Series
Find out more about the Modular Certification Courses - Sonography.
Postgraduate Certificate in Sonography
These modules are stackable towards a Postgraduate Certificate in Sonography or can be taken individually as a single module as follows:
- DRG6101 Ultrasound Physics, Instrumentation and Quality Assurance
- DRG6102 Abdominal Ultrasound
- DRG6103 Pelvic Sonography
- DRG6104 Obstetric Sonography
- DRG6105 Small Parts Ultrasound
- DRG6106 Vascular Sonography
- DRG6107 Musculoskeletal Sonography
- DRG6108 Neonatal and Paediatric Sonography
- HSC6002 Evidence Based Practice and Ethics
Each module carries 6 credits which are stackable for Postgraduate Certificate in Sonography. Candidates who pass any of the 4 modules (inclusive of 2 compulsory modules in bold), totalling 24 credits, with a CGPA of ≥ 2.5 to be completed within a 3 year period will be awarded the Postgraduate Certificate in Sonography by SIT.
Postgraduate Diploma in Sonography
These modules are stackable towards a Postgraduate Diploma in Sonography or can be taken individually as a single module as follows:
- DRG6101 Ultrasound Physics, Instrumentation and Quality Assurance
- DRG6102 Abdominal Ultrasound
- DRG6103 Pelvic Sonography
- DRG6104 Obstetric Sonography
- DRG6105 Small Parts Ultrasound
- DRG6106 Vascular Sonography
- DRG6107 Musculoskeletal Sonography
- DRG6108 Neonatal and Paediatric Sonography
- HSC6002 Evidence Based Practice and Ethics
Each module carries 6 credits which are stackable for Postgraduate Diploma in Sonography. Candidates who pass any of the 8 modules (inclusive of 3 compulsory modules in bold), totalling 48 credits, with a CGPA of ≥ 2.5 to be completed within a 5 year period will be awarded the Postgraduate Diploma in Sonography by SIT.
