Graduate Coursework

Specialist Certificate in Clinical Ultrasound (Practical)

  • Course code: SC-CLINUSP
Clock
Duration
6 months part time
Location
Mode (Location)
Mixed Attendance Mode (Parkville)
Calendar-month
Intake
March, July
Key dates
Dollar
Fees
AUD $6,248 (2026 indicative first year fee). Commonwealth Supported Places (CSPs) are not available
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Career outcomes

Overview

  • Become confident in clinical ultrasound to enhance your current healthcare role.
  • Boost your professional development with accredited points.
  • Gain highly sought-after skills as ultrasound becomes more common in healthcare.

As clinical ultrasound technology becomes more accessible, healthcare professionals who understand how to use it are increasingly in demand. This program is designed to help you gain the skills to confidently use clinical ultrasound within your current practice.

This course offers accredited Continuing Professional Development (CPD) points. There is also eligibility for Continuing Medical Education (CME) reimbursement in some Australian states, so be sure to check with your governing body.

Note: This course won't qualify you to be a sonographer. It's for healthcare practitioners who want to add ultrasound to their existing practice.

Specialist Certificate in Clinical Ultrasound (Practical) careers

Graduating from this program means you'll have valuable skills that are highly sought after in many healthcare settings. You'll be able to confidently incorporate ultrasound into your existing role, which can open up new opportunities and enhance the care you provide to your patients. This certificate is perfect for professionals in areas such as:

  • Emergency medicine
  • Surgery
  • Internal medicine
  • Primary care (like GPs)
  • Rural and remote medicine
  • Sports medicine
  • Paramedicine and pre-hospital care
  • Nursing and midwifery
  • Physiotherapy
  • And many more

Further study

Upon successfully completing this Specialist Certificate, you'll have the option to continue your learning journey and progress to the Graduate Certificate in Clinical Ultrasound. From there, you can go further to the Diploma and the Master of Clinical Ultrasound.