Graduate Certificate in Critical Care Echocardiography (GCCritCareEcho)
Information valid for students commencing 2018
The Graduate Certificate in Critical Care Echocardiography is no longer available.
Duration
1 Year part-time (only available as part-time study)
Commencing 2018
Semester 1 (19 Feb, 2018)
Semester 2 (23 Jul, 2018)
Program level
Postgraduate Coursework
Units
8
Program code
5513
Faculty
Teaching Location
External
Delivery mode
Web Based
Entry requirements
Prerequisites
- MBBS/MD degree or equivalent
- 2 years of post-qualification clinical practice
- Supervision at the student's place of work by an approved supervisor
The approved supervisor will be one of the following:
- Registered cardiac sonographer
- Cardiologist
- Intensivist with credentialing in echocardiography
AQF level
AQF level 8
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.
This program is not available to International students.
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:
- assessment of volume status and fluid responsiveness
- haemodynamic monitoring
- evaluation of patients with hypotension, hypoxaemia, sepsis and trauma.
What you can study
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
- MBBS/MD degree or equivalent
- 2 years of post-qualification clinical practice
- Supervision at the student's place of work by an approved supervisor
The approved supervisor will be one of the following:
- Registered cardiac sonographer
- Cardiologist
- Intensivist with credentialing in echocardiography
Entry requirements for International students
Prerequisites
- MBBS/MD degree or equivalent
- 2 years of post-qualification clinical practice
- Supervision at the student's place of work by an approved supervisor
The approved supervisor will be one of the following:
- Registered cardiac sonographer
- Cardiologist
- Intensivist with credentialing in echocardiography
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.
For more information on program requirements, please contact the Faculty.
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.
