Level 5 Diploma in Diagnostic Ultrasound
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HiQual UK delivers the Level 5 Diploma in Diagnostic Ultrasound, designed for medical professionals specializing in sonography and diagnostic imaging. The program emphasizes advanced ultrasound principles, imaging techniques, patient care, and compliance with international standards. Participants will gain the competence to perform diagnostic ultrasound examinations, interpret findings, and prepare audit‑ready documentation for clinical and regulatory purposes.
Qualification Details
| Qualification Title | Level 5 Diploma in Diagnostic Ultrasound |
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| Total Credits | 50 |
| Guided Learning Hours | 150 |
| Qualification Time | 500 |
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Foundations of Diagnostic Ultrasound Principles of ultrasound physics, sound waves, and imaging basics.
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Advanced Human Anatomy and Physiology for Ultrasound Organ systems, vascular structures, and musculoskeletal imaging relevance.
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Ultrasound Equipment Operation and Maintenance Transducers, Doppler systems, calibration, and preventive maintenance.
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Abdominal and Pelvic Ultrasound Imaging Liver, kidneys, bladder, uterus, ovaries, and prostate imaging protocols.
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Obstetric and Gynecological Ultrasound Fetal growth monitoring, anomaly detection, and maternal health imaging.
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Cardiac and Vascular Ultrasound (Echocardiography & Doppler) Heart structure imaging, blood flow analysis, and vascular pathology detection.
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Musculoskeletal and Soft Tissue Ultrasound Imaging of joints, tendons, ligaments, and soft tissue abnormalities.
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Patient Care, Communication, and Ethics in Ultrasound Patient preparation, informed consent, confidentiality, and ethical practice.
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Quality Assurance and Safety in Ultrasound Practice Infection control, radiation safety (non‑ionizing), and ISO 13485 compliance.
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Clinical Case Studies and Audit‑Ready Documentation Applied case analysis, reporting protocols, and compliance verification.
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Builds competence in advanced diagnostic ultrasound imaging
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Enhances compliance with WHO, ISO, FDA, OSHA, and national health standards
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Strengthens skills in obstetric, cardiac, vascular, and musculoskeletal ultrasound
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Provides tools for audit‑ready documentation and continual improvement
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Offers recognized certification to support careers in sonography, diagnostic imaging, and health care consultancy
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Sonographers and radiology technicians
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Medical laboratory technologists specializing in imaging
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Health care professionals seeking specialization in diagnostic ultrasound
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Individuals progressing from Level 4 Diploma in Medical Laboratory Technology (MLTD‑414) or equivalent qualifications
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Assessment Type: Written exam + clinical ultrasound project + viva
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Format: MCQs, applied case studies, hands‑on ultrasound project, and oral defense
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Total Questions: 100 theory + 1 clinical project + 1 viva
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Passing Score: 70%
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Duration: 9–12 months (500–600 hours total)
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Certification: Level 5 Diploma in Diagnostic Ultrasound (DUSN)
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