This 40-credit module is a standalone module that will sit within the Flexible and Work Based Learning (FWBL) Framework. The framework supports your personal and professional development by providing you with a diverse range of learning opportunities.
Course details
Starts: Mon 15 Sep 2025 at 12:00am
Ends: Wed 17 Sep 2025 at 12:00am
This module provides the skills required to perform breast ultrasound examinations within a clinical breast environment. As well as developing your clinical skills, you will be able to understand the importance of taking a comprehensive clinical history and understand the communication needs of your patients. This module facilitates an important role development in this area of clinical practice.
In order to give time to develop the skills required in the clinical environment the duration of the course is one academic year. Students undertaking this module will require access to patients and a suitable workplace mentor.
The module will be delivered through a blended learning approach with face-to-face lectures, simulation, on-line learning resources and guided workplace experience.
Indicative content
- Ultrasound appearance of normal anatomy, physiological change, and artefacts of the breast
- Practical elements of breast ultrasound examination
- Underpinning technical knowledge on ultrasound physics and technology
- Communication skills to meet the requirements of the patient
- Critical reflection
- Clinical reasoning and effective decision-making
- How to synthesise information to produce a comprehensive report
- Self-evaluation and audit of practice
- The triple assessment approach to breast diagnosis
- National and local guidelines
- Multidisciplinary team working
For further information and fees please email nuhnt.nibecadministrationoffice@nhs.net