Overview
Ultrasound involves the use of high frequency ultrasound waves to produce diagnostic quality images. This is 6-day interactive workshop is designed to provide participants with the theoretical knowledge and practical skills in the ultrasound physics and instrumentation that will support their learning and practice in the diagnostic ultrasound field.
The workshop will focus on the function of the controls of the ultrasound machine to facilitate the application of knowledge learnt to produce an optimised image. Hands-on practicals will be conducted to supplement the didactic teaching. It is ideal for practitioners who wish to expand their scope of practice in medical sonography.
What You’ll Learn
Upon completion of the course, the participant should be able to:
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Discuss the interaction of sound with matter and understand the factors involved in the production of sound waves
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List and describe the components of an ultrasound transducer and machine controls as well as its effects on the final image quality
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Describe the various functions performed by the ultrasound system and discuss the pre-processing and post processing options
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Explain the criteria of a diagnostic quality image discuss the various sonographic scanning techniques used in image acquisition and image optimization
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Recognize image artifacts, equipment or transducer faults and perform simple quality assurance checks
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Compare the different modes of ultrasound and differentiate pulsed and continuous techniques
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Explain the principles in tissue characterization
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Understand the safety issues such as bio-effects related to ultrasound work.
Who Should Attend
- Radiographers practising ultrasound
- Healthcare professionals involved in ultrasound work
SITizens Learning Credits (SLC) - Eligible Course
This course is SITizens Learning Credits (SLC) eligible. Please refer to the
user guide how to register for courses utilising your SLC. Find out more about
SITizens Learning Credits (SLC).
Certificate and Assessment
A Certificate of Participation will be issued to participants who:
- Attend 75% of the module, and
- Undertake credit bearing assessment
Schedule
| Week |
Date Commencing |
Topics |
| 1 |
TBC |
Online Lecture : TBC, 7:00pm - 9:00pm
Basic principles of ultrasound physics, ultrasound production |
| 2 |
TBC |
Self Study
Different mode of ultrasound |
| 3 |
TBC |
Lecture Recording
Ultrasound Transmission |
| 4 |
TBC |
Online Lecture: TBC, 7:00pm - 9:00pm
Ultrasound beam and resolution |
| 5 |
TBC |
NA |
| 6 |
TBC |
Lecture Recording
Transducer manipulation & tissue characterization |
| 7 |
TBC |
Online Lecture: TBC, 7:00pm - 9:00pm
Ultrasound artefacts |
| 8 |
TBC |
Lecture Recording
Image quality assessment |
| 9 |
TBC |
Online Lecture: TBC, 7:00pm - 9:00pm
Bio-effects, image optimisation |
| 10 |
TBC |
Online Lecture: TBC, 7:00pm - 9:00pm
Quality assurance |
| 11 |
TBC |
Self Study
Advances in ultrasound imaging: Technological advancement and application in clinical practice |
| 12 |
TBC |
Online Lecture : TBC, 7:00pm - 9:00pm
Receiver Operator Characteristic (ROC) Curve |
Fees
| Category |
Full Fee |
After SF Funding |
Singapore Citizen (Below 40) /
Singapore PR / LTVP+ Holder |
$4,108.80 |
$1,232.64 |
| Singapore Citizen (40 & above) |
$4,108.80 |
$464.64 |
| Non-Singaporeans |
$4,108.80 |
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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Learn more about funding types available
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.
What Past Participants Say
"
The course is a good refresher even for radiographers who have learnt about basic principles and physics. It is thorough and a lot of materials are given out ." -
Chun Luan, Radiographer, Singapore General Hospital
"
Very informative. Explained topics in a manner everyone can understand. [It is] simplified with examples for us to comprehend. " -
Ponsica, Sonographer, Mount Elizabeth Novena Hospital
"
This course is very useful for beginner sonographers as they would not have much headway in using the machine's buttons and functiosn. By understanding the physics, we are able to better apply it to the clinical setting " -
Vanessa Lam, Radiographer, Gleneagles Hospital
