Graduate Certificate in Critical Care Echocardiography (GCCritCareEcho)
Information valid for students commencing 2013
This program is not available to International students.
Duration
1 Year part-time (only available as part-time study)
Commencing 2013
Semester 1
Semester 2
Program level
Postgraduate Coursework
Units
8
Program code
5513
Faculty
Location
Herston
Delivery mode
Web Based
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Course list
for courses that can be studied as part of the Graduate Certificate in Critical Care Echocardiography.
Entry requirements
Prerequisites
i. MBBS degree or equivalent ii. Supervision at the student's place of work by an approved supervisor. The approved supervisor will be either: i Registered cardiac sonographer ii Cardiologist iii Intensivist with credentialing in echocardiography
Fees for Australian students
Domestic full-fee place 2013:
Indicative annual fee 2013: AUD$ 12650
Indicative annual fees are calculated on the basis of two full-time semesters only. Students' actual annual fees may vary in accordance with their choices of majors and electives and whether they study in Summer Semester. The University reviews fees annually.
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Closing Date
To commence study in semester 1 - January 31 of the year of commencement.
To commence study in semester 2 - June 30 of the year of commencement.
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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 the assessment of volume status and fluid responsiveness, haemodynamic monitoring and evaluation of patients with hypotension, hypoxaemia, sepsis and trauma.
What you can study
Courses
See the course list for courses that can be studied as part of the Graduate Certificate in Critical Care Echocardiography.
How to apply
Entry requirements for Australian students
Prerequisites
i. MBBS degree or equivalent ii. Supervision at the student's place of work by an approved supervisor. The approved supervisor will be either: i Registered cardiac sonographer ii Cardiologist iii Intensivist with credentialing in echocardiography
Apply online
Apply online to the Graduate Certificate in Critical Care Echocardiography.
Closing date
To commence study in semester 1 - January 31 of the year of commencement.
To commence study in semester 2 - June 30 of the year of commencement.
Entry requirements for International students
Prerequisites
i. MBBS degree or equivalent ii. Supervision at the student's place of work by an approved supervisor. The approved supervisor will be either: i Registered cardiac sonographer ii Cardiologist iii Intensivist with credentialing in echocardiography
Visa requirements
International students, studying on a student visa, may not undertake the program on campus at UQ on a full time basis; they may only study from their home countries and will not be eligible for an Australian student visa.
How to apply
Applications must be lodged through .
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What it costs
Fees for Australian students
Domestic full-fee place 2013:
Indicative annual fee 2013: AUD$ 12650
Indicative annual fees are calculated on the basis of two full-time semesters only. Students' actual annual fees may vary in accordance with their choices of majors and electives and whether they study in Summer Semester. The University reviews fees annually.
Fees for International students
Indicative annual fee: AUD$ 15400
Indicative annual fees are calculated on the basis of two full-time semesters only. Actual annual fees may vary in accordance with your choices of majors and electives and whether you study in Summer Semester. Tuition fees are indexed each year. The indexation rate is fixed 18 months in advance of a particular academic year thereby allowing you to plan your finances ahead of time. The University's intent is that fee rate increases will be kept to a minimum and that indexation rates will remain stable wherever possible. Since 2007 the indexation rate has remained at or less than 4%.
To calculate the fees for any program, you will first need to choose the courses you wish to complete. To see all courses available please refer to the course list.
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Fee rules
View the 2013 Fee Rules.
Program Rules and Requirements
To complete the Graduate Certificate in Critical Care Echocardiography
To complete the Graduate Certificate in Critical Care Echocardiography, a student must complete a requisite number of courses chosen from the course list and according to the Rules for the program.
Students should be aware of the University of Queensland rules, particularly the General Award Rules, which govern the conduct of UQ programs. Students will find a link to the General Award Rules, and other University rules, on the University Rules page.
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See the course list for courses that can be studied as part of the Graduate Certificate in Critical Care Echocardiography.
