Postgraduate Certificate in Clinician-Performed Ultrasound
University of Otago
Subject area
General Practice Medicine
Qualification
Check out Fees Free to see whether you are eligible for a year of fees-free study or two years industry training. Contact your provider to confirm your study options meet the criteria.
Entry requirements
The degrees of Bachelor of Medicine and Bachelor of Surgery, or equivalent; applicants should normally be registered for medical practice in New Zealand.
About the course
What can I expect out of this qualification?
Recipients of the diploma will be medical professionals with a sound working knowledge of the role of CPU (including its limitations). They will have the technical skills to obtain quality ultrasound images, undertake ultrasound-guided procedures, interpret images and safely use the information obtained in their clinical decision-making processes, and communicate their findings to colleagues and patients.
What graduates earn
Graduates who studied Medical Studies at this level can earn:
$74,000
Median earnings one year after study
$80,000
Median earnings two years after study
$102,000
Median earnings five years after study
Status one year after study
Employment rate two years after study
88%
Employment rate two years after study
Data as at November 2022
Scholarship information
Examples of related scholarships
Dr Emily Hancock Siedeberg Scholarship
Provided by:
University of Otago - Scholarships Administrator
Website:
http://www.otago.ac.nz/graduate-research/scholarships/
Value:
$1,250
University of Otago Māori Entrance Scholarship
Provided by:
University of Otago - Administrator - Entrance Scholarships
Website:
http://www.otago.ac.nz/entrance-scholarships
Value:
$10,000
This information comes from Generosity New Zealand. For more scholarships, search their givME database (formerly called BreakOut) via your college, university or local library website.
Contact details
Main Campus Office
Free phone: 0800 808 098
Phone: (03) 479 1100
Fax: (03) 474 1607
Email: university@otago.ac.nz
Web: http://www.otago.ac.nz
Sources
NZQA supplies course information based on material from the provider.
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