Bachelor of Science in Diagnostic Ultrasound | CPUT

APS Required

points

Duration

4 year(s)

Type

Bachelor's Degree

Delivery

Full-time

Details

The purpose of the qualification is to develop a professional competent in the knowledge and skills required for the profession of Sonography, a professional who has gained experience in applying such knowledge and skills in the appropriate workplace context. Skills in management, problem-solving and research will also be demonstrated allowing the holder of this qualification to work independently and in a supervisory capacity within the health care team.

Successful completion of this qualification will enable the learner to be registered by the relevant Statutory Health Council as a graduate in the field of Diagnostic Ultrasound. The outcomes achieved will allow the learner to practice his/her skills to the benefit of the community and to share their skills and knowledge with other learners and peers. Registration will be assurance to the community and society that the professional will practice at all times within the relevant scope as determined by the Statutory Health Council.

In addition to the application form, selected applicants will be invited for an online digital health screening questionnaire

Career Prospects

  • Sonographer at a public or private hospital in South Africa, performing ultrasound examinations to assist physicians in diagnosing conditions across various specialties.
  • Obstetric sonographer at a maternal and fetal medicine clinic, specialising in monitoring fetal development and detecting complications during pregnancy.
  • Vascular sonographer at a cardiology or vascular centre, using Doppler ultrasound to assess blood flow and diagnose conditions such as deep vein thrombosis and arterial disease.
  • Ultrasound application specialist for a medical equipment company in South Africa, training healthcare professionals on new ultrasound technology and providing technical support.
  • Academic or clinical educator at a South African university or college offering radiography and medical imaging programmes, training the next generation of diagnostic imaging professionals.

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