Graduate Diploma in Cardiac Ultrasound

Queensland University of Technology (QUT)

Type of institution: University/Higher Education Institution
Level: Postgraduate
CRICOS: 00213J

This program offers studies for practising cardiac sonographers. It uses a combination of block classes of approximately one week's duration in each semester, web-based modules and clinical practice modules.

Designed for

Cardiac Sonographers

Structure

96 credit points across a set program of study

Subjects

Cardiac ultrasound

Standard entry requirements

A completed recognised Bachelor Degree in a relevant science or allied health field and a minimum of 3 months full-time equivalent prior supervised clinical experience in cardiac ultrasound. Students must also provide written proof of access to suitable clinical experience
Must maintain access to suitable clinical experience for the duration of the course. It is recommended that students be engaged in cardiac ultrasound practice for a minimum of 3 days/week over a 2 year period, full-time equivalent, in an Australian or New Zealand clinical setting. Applicants must submit a completed Clinical Supervisor form with their application for admission in order to provide evidence of prior clinical experience and access to clinical experience.

Recognition

Australasian Sonographer Accreditation Registry (ASAR)

Study information

Campus	Fees	Entry	Mid year intake	Attendance
Gardens Point	Domestic: $24,700		No	Full-time : 1 year

Further information

This course is only available part-time. This course is external only and is only available to Australian citizens or permanent residents, and New Zealand citizens.