This module is for Practitioners who wish to attain competency within the field of breast ultrasound. Students should have regular access to a breast imaging department and participate in weekly breast ultrasound clinics.

Available as a standalone module: Yes

Attendance (Please note, this is subject to change for future intakes)

Dates: For attendance information, please see the top of this page. Please note, if the module is full or closed for the intake(s) this academic year, dates may not appear. 

Venue: National Breast Screening Training Centre, King’s College NHS Foundation Trust, London.

Typical intake(s): Semester 1

Career Benefits

Upon successful completion of this module and the Clinical Breast Evaluation (AHP_7_119) module, the student will be able to perform breast ultrasound examinations within breast symptomatic and assessment clinics. 

Assessment

• Element 1 - Clinical portfolio
• Element 2 - Online exam
  

Both elements of assessment must be passed to pass this module. 

Learning Outcomes

Knowledge and Understanding:   

• Apply the knowledge and understanding underpinning the practice of ultrasound breast examinations as specified in the RCR US training recommendations (2012).

Intellectual skills:

• Reflect critically and correlate ultrasound findings with clinical assessment outcomes and other processes of the triple assessment of breast clinic patients.

Practical Skills:

• Competently perform breast ultrasound examinations whilst producing an accurate record of the examination and outcome.
• Competently gain the patient’s consent and develop the communication skills to support the patient’s psychological requirements.

Transferable skills:

• Engage confidently in academic and professional communication with others.
• Engage in reflective practice.