Overview

• Gain specialised competencies in utilising clinical ultrasound within your medical practice
• Graduate with expertise to enhance your professional development and career prospects
• Meet the entry requirements for further study in clinical ultrasound

As clinical ultrasound technology becomes more widely accessible, medical professionals with relevant knowledge are increasingly sought after. The Graduate Certificate in Clinical Ultrasound will help you gain the skills to confidently undertake clinical ultrasound within your existing practice.

Upon completion of this course, you should have the competencies and skills to incorporate ultrasound into your medical practice. This will enable you to provide essential diagnostic and treatment services to patients across various healthcare settings.

Graduate Certificate in Clinical Ultrasound careers

You will graduate with a range of varied career opportunities across numerous medical and healthcare settings, including:

• Hospitals and medical centres
• Emergency departments and urgent care clinics
• Surgical and perioperative units
• Critical care and intensive care units
• Private medical practices
• Rural and remote healthcare facilities

Further study

The Graduate Certificate in Clinical Ultrasound at the University of Melbourne is the first in a suite of postgraduate clinical ultrasound courses. Upon completion, you will meet the entry requirements for the Graduate Diploma in Clinical Ultrasound and the Master of Clinical Ultrasound, allowing you to further advance your expertise and career opportunities in specialised areas of clinical ultrasound practice.

Professional development

This course will enhance your professional development, providing accredited Continuing Professional Development (CPD) points and may be eligible for Continuing Medical Education reimbursement (please check with the governing body in your state).

Note: This course does not qualify you to be a sonographer. It is designed for medical health practitioners who wish to incorporate ultrasound into their practice.