Specialist Certificate in Clinical Ultrasound
Course code: SC-CLINUS
March, July
AUD $6,248 (2026 indicative first year fee). Commonwealth Supported Places (CSPs) are not available
March, July
AUD $6,248 (2026 indicative first year fee)
IELTS 7.0: with no band less than 7.0
Course structure
Overview
The Specialist Certificate in Clinical Ultrasound (Online) has a focus on:
- Improved analytical and interpretive skills
- Improved procedural skills for students who select a practical subject
- Enhanced time utilisation
- Improved written skills and problem-solving skills
Course structure
The Specialist Certificate in Clinical Ultrasound Online is a 25-point program, designed to take six months if studying part-time.
You must complete four subjects, each worth 6.25 points:
- One core subject
- Three electives.
The Specialist Certificate in Ultrasound Online is nested within the Graduate Certificate of Clinical Ultrasound. Graduates of the Specialist Certificate will progress to the Graduate Certificate in Clinical Ultrasound with full 25 point credits. From there, they can advance to achieve the Diploma and Master of Clinical Ultrasound.
Workload
- The estimated workload is 5 hours study time per week for each subject.
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Explore the subjects you could choose as part of this certificate.
One compulsory subject (6.25 points)
| Accordion | |
|---|---|
| Clinical Ultrasound – Core Concepts · 6.25 pts |
After completion of this subject, students will have the knowledge of the fundamentals of ultrasound generation and biosafety and infection control, equipment, management of images and how to seek and obtain competency, certification and credentialling in a desired field of clinical ultrasound. |
Elective subjects (18.75 points)
| Accordion | |
|---|---|
| Transthoracic Echocardiography (TTE) · 6.25 pts |
After completion of this subject, students will have the knowledge to acquire the focused transthoracic echocardiography (TTE) views, understand haemodynamic state assessment, perform limited valve assessment using two dimensional and colour flow Doppler, interpret common cardiac pathology identified with TTE and be able to write a focused TTE report. Students will have interpreted and written a report on 10 online focused TTE studies of a wide range of commonly encountered cardiac pathology. |
| Transoesophageal Echocardiography (TOE) · 6.25 pts |
After completion of this subject, students will have the knowledge of how to safely insert and clean a transoesophageal echocardiography (TOE) probe, to acquire the standard TOE views, interpret haemodynamic state and limited valve assessment using two dimensional and colour flow Doppler, interpret common cardiac pathology and be able to write a focused ultrasound report. Students will have interpreted and written a report on 10 focused TOE studies of a wide range of commonly encountered cardiac pathology. |
| Lung Sternum and Deep Venous Thrombosis · 6.25 pts |
After completion of this subject, students will have the knowledge to perform and interpret clinical ultrasound of commonly encountered pulmonary pathology, grade the degree of sternal mobility after open cardiac surgery, diagnose deep venous thrombosis of the lower limb and will be able to write a focused ultrasound report. Students will have interpreted and written a report on 10 online focused ultrasound studies. |
| Peri-arrest Ultrasound · 6.25 pts |
After completion of this subject, students will have the knowledge to perform a clinical ultrasound to help determine the common causes of shock and cardiac arrest (peri-arrest). The peri-arrest ultrasound examination builds on the extended focused abdominal sonography in trauma (eFAST) of the abdomen, heart and lungs to include assessment of non-traumatic shock and cardiac arrest including cardiac dysrhythmia, ventricular function and volume, pulmonary pathologies other than effusion as well as diagnosis of deep venous thrombosis of the lower limbs to assist in diagnosis of pulmonary embolus. Students will be able to write a focused ultrasound report. Students will have interpreted and written a report on 10 online peri-arrest ultrasound studies of a wide range of commonly encountered cardiac pathology. |
| 1st Trimester OBGYN Ultrasound · 6.25 pts |
Students will learn how to interpret focused clinical ultrasound assessment of early pregnancy problems and pelvic pain and how to write an interpretive ultrasound report. Students will critically interpret and write a report on 10 online focused early pregnancy and basic gynaecology ultrasound studies. |
| 2nd + 3rd Trimester OBGYN Ultrasound · 6.25 pts |
After completion of this subject, students will have the knowledge to perform and interpret focused second and third trimester ultrasound assessment and will be competent in writing interpretive reports. Students will have interpreted and written a report on 10 online pregnancy ultrasound studies including commonly encountered pathology. |
| Musculoskeletal Ultrasound · 6.25 pts |
After completion of this subject, students will have the knowledge to perform and interpret clinical ultrasound of commonly encountered pathology of the musculoskeletal system and external soft tissue and will be competent in writing interpretive reports. Students will have interpreted and written a report on 10 online ultrasound studies of a wide range of commonly encountered musculoskeletal and soft tissue pathology. Students will have the knowledge in how to perform ultrasound-guided percutaneous procedures on the musculoskeletal system. |
| Ultrasound for Paramedics · 6.25 pts |
After completion of this subject, students will have the knowledge for how to use ultrasound to improve diagnosis and procedures for patients in the pre-hospital setting. Students will have the knowledge to perform a clinical ultrasound to help determine the common causes of shock and cardiac arrest (peri-arrest), including focused ultrasound assessment of the heart, lungs abdomen and deep venous thrombosis (peri-arrest), and vascular systems. Students will have interpreted and written a report on 10 ultrasound studies. Students will have the knowledge to perform ultrasound-guided critical care procedures such as intravenous cannulation, thoracostomy, and percutaneous cannulation of the trachea |
| Breast Ultrasound · 6.25 pts |
After completion of this subject, students will have the knowledge to perform and interpret clinical ultrasound of the breast, implants, surrounding soft tissues and lymph nodes and be able to write a structured ultrasound report. Students will have interpreted and written a report on 10 ultrasound studies of a wide range of commonly encountered breast and soft tissue pathology. Students will have the knowledge how to use ultrasound to guide percutaneous procedures on the breast and soft tissues |
| Vascular Ultrasound · 6.25 pts |
After completion of this subject, students will have the knowledge to perform and interpret clinical arterial and venous vascular ultrasound and will develop a good ability in writing interpretive reports. Students will have interpreted and written a report on 10 ultrasound studies of a wide range of commonly encountered vascular pathology. Students will also have the knowledge in how to use ultrasound to perform ultrasound-guided percutaneous arterial and venous cannulation. |
| Nursing and Junior Doctor Ultrasound · 6.25 pts |
After completion of this subject, students will have the knowledge for performing and interpreting focused ultrasound assessment of the lung, heart, sternum and bladder, and lower limb deep venous system for thrombosis. Students will have interpreted and written a report on 10 ultrasound studies and will have the knowledge to perform ultrasound-guided vascular access |
| Abdo/Gastrointestinal Ultrasound · 6.25 pts |
After completion of this subject, students will have the knowledge to interpret clinical ultrasound of commonly encountered pathology of the abdomen, including the gastrointestinal system (excluding the renal system), and will be able to write a focused ultrasound report. Students will have interpreted and written a report on 10 focused abdominal ultrasound studies of a wide range of commonly encountered pathology. Students will obtain knowledge of how to perform relevant ultrasound-guided procedures of the abdomen. |
| Renal Ultrasound · 6.25 pts |
After completion of this subject, students will have the knowledge to perform and interpret focused ultrasound of the renal tract and scrotum and will be able to write a focused ultrasound report. Students will have interpreted and written a report on 10 focused renal/scrotal ultrasound studies of a wide range of commonly encountered pathology. Students will obtain the knowledge of how to perform relevant ultrasound-guided procedures of the renal system. |
| Paediatric Ultrasound · 6.25 pts |
After completion of this subject, students will have the knowledge to acquire focused ultrasound views for basic assessment of the heart, lung, and abdomen in paediatrics and be able to write a focused ultrasound report. Students will have interpreted and written a report on 10 focused ultrasound studies of pathology relevant to paediatric practice. Students will have the knowledge to perform ultrasound guided peripheral venous and arterial catheterisation in paediatric patients. |
| Ultrasound Critical Care Procedures · 6.25 pts |
After completion of this subject, students will have the knowledge of when and how to perform ultrasound-guided percutaneous procedures commonly used in critical care, including central and peripheral venous and arterial vascular access, drainage of effusions from the lung, heart and peritoneal cavities, and ultrasound guided surgical airway procedures. |
| Regional Anaesthesia · 6.25 pts |
After completion of this subject, students will have comprehensive knowledge of the sono-anatomy and when and how to safely perform ultrasound-guided regional anaesthesia blocks and insertion of catheters for the upper and lower limbs, thorax, abdomen, pelvis, head, and eye. |