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Graduate Certificate in Breast Imaging

Degree overview

Study the only accredited graduate certificate of its kind in Australia and New Zealand.
Gain practical skills in applied radiography and specialist skills in breast ultrasound.
Embark on supervised training from any location and maintain a logbook of scans.
Be at the forefront of healthcare as a breast sonographer.
Progress your career in a growing and in-demand field.
Benefit from flexible online, part-time study.
Learn from award-winning teachers at a university with above world-class research in clinical sciences.
Graduates are eligible to apply for full membership with the Australian Sonographer Accreditation Registry (ASAR).
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Campus Information

Adelaide- City East

Study in the heart of the city centre, in an area rich in history and culture. City East is home to modern health science facilities.

Intakes

Feb
July

Application Processing Time in Days: 14

Minimum English Language Requirements

English Level Description	IELTS (1.0 -9.0)	TOEFL IBT (0-120)	TOEFL CBT (0-300)	PTE (10-90)
Expert	9	120	297-300	86-90
Very Good	8.5	115-119	280-293	83-86
Very Good	8	110-114	270-280	79-83
Good	7.5	102-109	253-267	73-79
Good	7	94-101	240-253	65-73
Competent	6.5	79-93	213-233	58-65
Competent	6	60-78	170-210	50-58
Modest	5.5	46-59	133-210	43-50
Modest	5	35-45	107-133	36-43
Limited	4	32-34	97-103	30-36
Extremely Limited	< 4	< 31	< 93	< 30

Job Opportunity Potential

Breast sonography is a specialist area at the forefront of health development. Professionals in this area should have a strong medical interest and practical skills in the area of applied radiography.

Graduates can work in a variety of settings and roles, including:

hospitals
private practices
as a tutor or trainer in professional settings
as a specialist breast sonographer

PSW Opportunity

Admission Requirement / Eligibility Criteria

Applicants are required to:

Hold a confirmed training position, within a suitable breast imaging department, that will be supervised by an accredited medical sonographer who is registered with the Australian Sonographer Accreditation Registry (ASAR); AND EITHER
Hold a bachelor degree or higher in an approved Field of Education (FOE); OR
Hold a Graduate Certificate in Medical Sonography Principles and Theory; OR
Hold current registration with the Medical Radiation Practice Board of Australia (or overseas equivalent, where accreditation was awarded following completion of a recognised degree).

Approved Fields of Education

Applicants are required to have completed a program of study (at bachelor level or higher) in one of the following approved Fields of Education (FOE):

Medical Studies
Nursing
Pharmacy
Radiography
Rehabilitation Therapies (excluding Audiology and Massage Therapy)
Dentistry
Optometry
Human Movement
Paramedical Studies
Health Science.

Note: This program requires the completion of a logbook with supervised ultrasound experience for Breast Sonography. Applicants are responsible for organising their own training position in an ultrasound department in order to acquire the scanning experience.

University of South Australia (UNISA)

Adelaide , South Australia ,Australia