Edith Cowan University (ECU)

Graduate Diploma of Medical Sonography

A sonographer is a highly skilled medical imaging professional who operates an ultrasound machine to perform diagnostic medical sonographic examinations. The demand for ultrasound as a first line investigation has increased across all care settings, creating a shortage of sonographers in Australia. In this course, youll acquire knowledge and skills in applied anatomy, physiology and pathophysiology, application and operation of ultrasound imaging systems, ultrasound image recognition and comprehension, patient assessment, and more. On successful completion of this course you will fulfill the requirements for registration with the Australian Sonographer Accreditation Registry.