Graduate Certificate in Critical Care Echocardiography (GCCritCareEcho)
Information valid for students commencing 2011
Duration
1 Year part-time (only available as part-time study)
Commencing 2011
Semester 1 (28 Feb, 2011)
Program level
Postgraduate Coursework
Units
8
Program code
5513
Faculty
Teaching Location
Herston
Delivery mode
Web Based
Entry requirements
Prerequisites
a) Hold an MBBS degree or equivalent from a medical school approved by the executive dean; and b) Have gained at least two years professional experience; and c) Approval of a local supervisor to assist the student in developing the necessary practical scanning skills, further information is available on the School of Medicine website.
Fees for Australian students
When you enrol each semester, mySI-net will calculate your fees. An invoice with the fees for the current semester will generally be available for viewing on mySI-net overnight.
If the invoice for a given semester or teaching period is not yet available, you can use the Fees Schedules to estimate your fees. Please see the course list if you are unsure which courses you can do in your program.
Fees for all students are reviewed annually in accordance with the University's Student Fees Policy, and may increase from 1 January each year.
If you are a prospective student, or if you haven't yet commenced your program, please see the Study at UQ website for fee information.
How to Apply
Closing Date
To commence study in Semester 1 - January 31 of the year of commencement.
Apply OnlineEnquiries for Australian students
Dr Robyn Moss
Email: robyn.moss@uq.edu.au
Phone:
Web: http://www2.som.uq.edu.au/som/FutureStudents/Postgrad/GCE/Pages/default.aspx
Duration
This program is not available to international students
Commencing 2011
Program level
Postgraduate Coursework
Units
8
Program code
5513
Faculty
Teaching Location
Herston
Delivery mode
Web Based
Entry requirements
Prerequisites
a) Hold an MBBS degree or equivalent from a medical school approved by the executive dean; and b) Have gained at least two years professional experience; and c) Approval of a local supervisor to assist the student in developing the necessary practical scanning skills, further information is available on the School of Medicine website.
International students who wish to undertake this program will not qualify for a Student Visa. To study this program in Australia, international students must hold alternative Australian Visa/Residency status with a sufficient study entitlement. See Department of Home Affairs for further details. Alternatively, for programs available in 'External' mode, students may study from their home country.
Fees for International students
When you enrol each semester, mySI-net will calculate your fees. An invoice with the fees for the current semester will generally be available for viewing on mySI-net overnight.
If the invoice for a given semester or teaching period is not yet available, you can use the Fees Schedules to estimate your fees. Please see the course list if you are unsure which courses you can do in your program.
Fees for all students are reviewed annually in accordance with the University's Student Fees Policy, and may increase from 1 January each year.
If you are a prospective student, or if you haven't yet commenced your program, please see the Study at UQ website for fee information.
Enquiries for International students
Phone:
Web: http://www2.som.uq.edu.au/som/FutureStudents/Postgrad/GCE/Pages/default.aspx
Why study the Graduate Certificate in Critical Care Echocardiography?
This program is designed to provide training in the theoretical and practical aspects of echocardiography. On completion students will be able to perform and interpret a comprehensive echocardiogram recognising commonly encountered pathology of the myocardium, valves, pericardium and great vessels. In addition students will develop an enhanced understanding of the echocardiographic evaluation of the critically ill. Topics covered include the assessment of volume status and fluid responsiveness, haemodynamic monitoring and evaluation of patients with hypotension, hypoxaemia, sepsis and trauma.
What you can study
There will be 4 courses (2 units each) held over 4 standard semesters. We anticipate the weekly work load will be around 10 hours in addition to scanning. Semester 1: Echocardiography: An introduction Semester 2: Echocardiography: Basic clinical applications Semester 3: Echocardiography: Advanced clinical applications Semester 4: Echocardiography: Care of the critically ill The first semester encompasses the fundamental concepts to perform and interpret a comprehensive study. This is built upon in the second and third semesters to include the assessment of basic and then more advanced cardiac pathology. The fourth semester is tailored to echocardiography as it pertains to care of the critically ill patient.
Courses and requirements
See the courses and requirements for courses that can be studied as part of the Graduate Certificate in Critical Care Echocardiography.
Click on the course code to view the Course Profile, for further information including advice of courses with shared teaching activities.
How to apply
Entry requirements for Australian students
Prerequisites
a) Hold an MBBS degree or equivalent from a medical school approved by the executive dean; and b) Have gained at least two years professional experience; and c) Approval of a local supervisor to assist the student in developing the necessary practical scanning skills, further information is available on the School of Medicine website.
Entry requirements for International students
Prerequisites
a) Hold an MBBS degree or equivalent from a medical school approved by the executive dean; and b) Have gained at least two years professional experience; and c) Approval of a local supervisor to assist the student in developing the necessary practical scanning skills, further information is available on the School of Medicine website.
Visa requirements
International students who wish to undertake this program will not qualify for a Student Visa. To study this program in Australia, international students must hold alternative Australian Visa/Residency status with a sufficient study entitlement. See Department of Home Affairs for further details. Alternatively, for programs available in 'External' mode, students may study from their home country.
How to apply
Applications must be lodged via the .
Click here for application procedures for International students.
What it costs
Fees for Australian students
When you enrol each semester, mySI-net will calculate your fees. An invoice with the fees for the current semester will generally be available for viewing on mySI-net overnight.
If the invoice for a given semester or teaching period is not yet available, you can use the Fees Schedules to estimate your fees. Please see the course list if you are unsure which courses you can do in your program.
Fees for all students are reviewed annually in accordance with the University's Student Fees Policy, and may increase from 1 January each year.
If you are a prospective student, or if you haven't yet commenced your program, please see the Study at UQ website for fee information.
Fees for International students
When you enrol each semester, mySI-net will calculate your fees. An invoice with the fees for the current semester will generally be available for viewing on mySI-net overnight.
If the invoice for a given semester or teaching period is not yet available, you can use the Fees Schedules to estimate your fees. Please see the course list if you are unsure which courses you can do in your program.
Fees for all students are reviewed annually in accordance with the University's Student Fees Policy, and may increase from 1 January each year.
If you are a prospective student, or if you haven't yet commenced your program, please see the Study at UQ website for fee information.
Program rules for the Graduate Certificate in Critical Care Echocardiography
To complete the Graduate Certificate in Critical Care Echocardiography
To fulfil the requirements of the Graduate Certificate in Critical Care Echocardiography, a student must complete the requisite number of courses chosen from the course list in accordance with the Program Rules.
#8 from the course list.
Students should be aware of the University of Queensland policies and rules which govern the conduct of UQ programs. These may be found on the UQ policies and rules page on the my.UQ website.
