Level 5 Diploma in Diagnostic Ultrasound
The Level 5 Diploma in Diagnostic Ultrasound offered by OXQUAL develops advanced knowledge of ultrasound physics, diagnostic imaging systems, patient preparation, image acquisition, quality assurance and clinical case documentation. The programme is intended for appropriately qua...
About this qualification
The Level 5 Diploma in Diagnostic Ultrasound offered by OXQUAL develops advanced knowledge of ultrasound physics, diagnostic imaging systems, patient preparation, image acquisition, quality assurance and clinical case documentation. The programme is intended for appropriately qualified healthcare professionals working within authorised diagnostic-imaging roles.
Career-focused
Develop relevant skills and knowledge that can support your next professional step.
What you'll cover
Key topics covered in this OXQUAL programme include:
- Diagnostic Ultrasound Fundamentals
- Ultrasound Physics
- Sound-Wave Behaviour
- Image Formation
- Anatomy for Ultrasound
- Physiology for Diagnostic Imaging
- Ultrasound Equipment
- Transducers
- Doppler Systems
- Equipment Calibration Awareness
- Abdominal Ultrasound
- Pelvic Ultrasound
- Obstetric Ultrasound
- Gynaecological Ultrasound
- Cardiac Ultrasound Awareness
- Vascular Doppler
- Musculoskeletal Ultrasound
- Soft-Tissue Imaging
- Patient Preparation
- Consent and Confidentiality
- Infection Prevention
- Ultrasound Safety Principles
- Quality Assurance
- Clinical Case Documentation
Who it's designed for
This OXQUAL programme is suitable for:
- Sonographers
- Radiology Technicians
- Qualified Diagnostic-Imaging Personnel
- Healthcare Professionals specialising in ultrasound
What you'll gain
Successful completion of this OXQUAL programme can help learners to:
- Develop advanced ultrasound-imaging knowledge.
- Strengthen ultrasound-physics competence.
- Improve equipment-operation awareness.
- Develop patient-care and communication skills.
- Strengthen image-quality assurance.
- Improve clinical case documentation.
How this qualification is assessed
The assessment pattern for this OXQUAL programme is outlined below.
- Assessment Type: Written examination, clinical ultrasound project and viva.
- Format: Multiple-choice questions, applied case studies, hands-on ultrasound project and oral defence.
- Total Questions: 100 theory questions plus 1 clinical project and 1 viva.
- Passing Score: 70%.
- Duration: 9–12 months (500–600 hours total).
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