Application Timeline
For overseas applicants:
A full set of required documents to be submitted at least 4 months before the attachment start date.
For local applicants:
A full set of required documents to be submitted at least 3 months before the attachment start date.
Duration
4 weeks
Criteria
Only for organisation sponsored practising / registered Radiographers using Ultrasound (Beginners may also apply)
Note: Each request is subject to Department's review and approval
Objectives
To provide participants with basic ultrasound knowledge and core competency skills in performing the abdomen, pelvis and small parts examinations.
Upon successful completion of the programme, participants will be able to:
- Understand the basic physics involved in ultrasound
- Recognise common artefacts in ultrasound imaging
- Observe the use of basic protocols for scanning various body parts/ regions and in various clinical conditions
- Recognise sonographic appearances of common pathologies
- Appreciate ultrasound images of high diagnostic value
- Appreciate the importance of patient communication skills
Outline
- Basic ultrasound concepts and applications
- Anatomy, physiology and pathology
- Basic ultrasound equipment design
- Basic ultrasound imaging procedures
- Basic quality assurance tests
- Infection control training
Methodology
- Observation of procedures
- Tutorials (physics and sonographic appearances of common pathologies)
- Case-study
- Discussion
- Demonstration of supervised tasks
- Learner report of learning
- Image viewing & assessment
Attachment Fees
1. Training Fee (5-day work week) depending on the nature of attachment
At least SGD $600* per applicant per week
2. Administrative Fee Upon Acceptance (non-refundable)
Singaporeans: SGD $150*
Non-Singaporeans & Overseas Applicants: SGD $240*
3. Miscellaneous Fees for Overseas Applicants (Non-Singaporeans) [non-refundable]
a. Training Employment Pass (TEP)
- One time application fee: SGD $105
- Issuance Fee: SGD $225
b. Multiple Journey visa (if applicable): SGD $30
* excluding prevailing GST
Enquiries
For enquiries, please email chua.sok.hong@sgh.com.sg
Application
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