Graduate Diploma in Clinical Ultrasound

• Gain advanced competencies in utilising clinical ultrasound within your medical practice
• Graduate with expertise to enhance your professional development and career prospects
• Meet the entry requirements for further study in the Master of Clinical Ultrasound

As clinical ultrasound technology becomes more widely accessible, medical professionals with relevant knowledge are increasingly sought after. The Graduate Diploma in Clinical Ultrasound can help you develop the skills to confidently undertake clinical ultrasound within your existing practice.

Upon completion of this course, you should have the clinical competencies and specialised skills to incorporate ultrasound into your medical practice at an advanced level, as benchmarked against industry standards. This will enable you to provide essential diagnostic and treatment services to patients across various healthcare settings.

Graduate Diploma in Clinical Ultrasound careers

You will graduate with a range of varied career opportunities across numerous medical and healthcare settings, including:

• Hospitals and medical centres
• Emergency departments and urgent care clinics
• Surgical and perioperative units
• Critical care and intensive care units
• Private medical practices
• Rural and remote healthcare facilities

Further Study

The Graduate Diploma in Clinical Ultrasound at the University of Melbourne is part of a suite of postgraduate clinical ultrasound courses. Upon completion, you will meet the entry requirements for the Master of Clinical Ultrasound, allowing you to further advance your expertise and career opportunities in specialised areas of clinical ultrasound practice.

Professional Development

This course will enhance your professional development, providing accredited Continuing Professional Development (CPD) points and may be eligible for the Continuing Medical Education reimbursement program (please check with the governing body in your state).

Note: This course does not qualify you to be a sonographer. It is designed for medical health practitioners who wish to incorporate ultrasound into their practice.