Academic Expert Program

Sonography

part-time

 

Sonography

Technological leaps forward, innovative technologies, scarcer resources in the health care industry, the increasing work in interdisciplinary teams and the ongoing academization of health professions are changing the occupational field. The academic expert program offers specialization and a technical update in the field of sonography and has been recognized as advanced education in accordance with: Berufsgesetz (MTD-Gesetz) §31 i.d.g.F. You work with high-end devices and innovative technologies on the increasingly targeted imaging diagnostics and thus shape your professional profile. Your professional profile is sharpened with cross-sectional competencies in interprofessional collaboration when assessing examination results.

Continuing Higher Education Programmes according to § 9 FHG

Department
Health Sciences
Topics
Technologies
Quality of life

Highlights

  • Knowledge transfer from different disciplines

  • State-of-the-art Ultrasound Skills Lab

  • Blended learning with a high proportion of self-directed learning and attendance phases with hands-on training

  • Active development of the job profile and sustainable further qualification in a specialist field that is in high demand

  • Interprofessional collaboration with medical staff for the diagnosis

  • National and international experts in sonography as lecturers

     

    Facts

    Final degree

    Academic Expert in Sonography

    Duration of course
    2 Semesters
    Organisational form
    part-time

    Tuition fee

    € 6.850,-1

    + ÖH premium

    ECTS
    60 ECTS
    Language of instruction
    German, partially English

    Application winter semester 2026/27

    01. October 2024 - 15. June 2026

    Study places

    20

    1 Exclusive € 6600 for graduates of FH Campus Wien. Details on tuition fees can be found in the general fee regulations.

    Before the studies

    You are a radiographer or medical doctor and want to continue your academic education. Specializing in sonography is your next professional goal. You are fascinated by the idea of using the physical effects of sonography in such a way that the sectional image information can make a valuable contribution to the diagnosis or the exclusion of diseases. As a future expert, you would like to gain insight into the diverse world of sonography and learn about the various application areas that the variety of different uses make possible. These include examinations of various anatomical regions such as the abdomen, neck, vascular diagnostics, clarification of echocardiological issues, prenatal diagnostics as well as muscle and nerve sonography with real-time representation of movement sequences. You like to communicate with patients and take care of their needs. As part of the interdisciplinary team, you work at the interface between patient and experts from different disciplines. Your motivation for choosing the course is the prospect of making a valuable contribution in the health sector with this high-quality specialization.

    Why you should study with us

    Practical training on campus

    Thanks to the state-of-the-art infrastructure, you will gain valuable practical experience during your classes.

    Let's go international!

    A practical learning phase abroad offers the opportunity to broaden your horizons and gain new impressions.

    Active exchange

    Numerous disciplines at one location: participate in research projects and learn from others.

      Relevant admission requirement

      For admission you need

      • a completed relevant Bachelor's degree or
      • an equivalent degree at a recognized domestic or foreign post-secondary educational institution

      and professional authorization in one of the following healthcare professions, including entry in the corresponding list (including general higher education entrance qualification and proof of special achievements/further trainings/special training after individual examination and, if applicable, imposition of conditions):

      • doctors of medicine
      • radiographers

      Language requirements for admission

      The required language level according to the Common European Framework of Reference for Languages (CEFR) is at least

      • German - level B2.

      Legalization of foreign documents

      Applicants may require legalization of documents from countries other than Austria in order for them to have the evidential value of domestic public documents. Information on the required legalizations can be found here in PDF format.

      Translation of your documents

      For documents that are neither in German nor English, a translation by a sworn and court-certified interpreter is required. Your original documents should have all the necessary legalization stamps before translation so that the stamps are also translated. The translation must be firmly attached to the original document or a legalized copy.

      Online application - uploading documents

      As part of your online application, upload scans of your original documents including all required legalization stamps. For documents not issued in German or English, scans of the corresponding translations must also be uploaded. The head of the study program decides on the equivalence of international (higher) education qualifications. Therefore, your documents can only be checked as part of the ongoing application process.

      Your path to studying at FH Campus Wien begins with your registration on our application platform. In your online account, you can start your application directly or activate a reminder if the application phase has not yet started.

      Documents for your online application

      1. Proof of identity
        • passport or
        • identity card or
        • Austrian driving license (proof of citizenship required) or
        • residence permit (proof of citizenship required)
      2. Proof of change of name, if applicable (e.g. marriage certificate)
      3. Proof of fulfillment of the relevant admission requirement
        • diploma / bachelor certificate or
        • equivalent foreign certificate
      4. Proof of German level B2 according to the Common European Framework of Reference for Languages (CEFR). The following apply as proof:
        • secondary school leaving certificate from a German-language school
        • completion of at least three years of studies in German
        • supplementary examination pre-study course - German B2
        • German certificate (not older than 3 years), e.g.:
          • Austrian German Language Diploma: ÖSD Certificate B2
          • Goethe Institute: Goethe Certificate B2
          • telc: German B2
          • German language test for university admission for foreign applicants: DSH-2
          • German Language Diploma of the Standing Conference of the Ministers of Education and Cultural Affairs of the Länder in the Federal Republic of Germany: DSD II
          • Test of German as a foreign language (Test DaF): Level TDN 4 in all parts
          • Language Center of the University of Vienna: Course and successfully passed exam at level B2
          • Proof of a higher language level is also valid.
      5. Curriculum vitae in tabular form in German
      6. Letter of motivation in German
      7. Proof of registration in the register for professionals, if available
      8. Letter on the coverage of costs from nursing management
      9. Legalizations and translations, if applicable (see tab “Foreign documents and degrees”)

      Your application is valid once you have completely uploaded the required documents. If you do not have all the documents at the time of your online application, please submit them to the secretary's office by email as soon as you receive them. Submitting your complete online application is considered as permission to take the written test.

      After completing your online application, you will receive an email confirmation with information on the next steps.

      The admission procedure includes a personal interview with the course director (approximately 30 minutes). The admission procedure takes place annually in May and June. You will receive an appointment for a personal interview after consultation with the Secretary’s Office. We can only provide alternative individual dates for the admission procedure by email.

      The admission procedure consists of an admission interview, in which we would like to learn more about your motives, skills and knowledge. Professional experience in the field of sonography is desirable, but not a requirement. The course director will decide this individually and the admission requirements must be fulfilled. The entire admission procedure is clearly documented and archived.

      € 6850 for one-time payment

      € 3425 for payment per semester/partial payment (for various reasons we did not actively offer/advertise this option last year)

      In addition to the tuition fee, you will also have to pay the ÖH student union fee each semester.

      Can I afford the degree program?

      Financial aid is available for academic courses, master courses and for courses and seminars.

      You can find information about funding agencies under grants and scholarships.

      Do you still have questions about the course?

      Schedule an appointment with our secretary's office sonography@fh-campuswien.ac.at and you will receive a personal consultation appointment with the head of the academic course via Zoom.


      During the studies

      At FH Campus Wien, we use the knowledge of our wide range of degree programs and create innovative courses at the interfaces of the disciplines. We draw upon the professional expertise of full-time lecturers and external specialists from various disciplines in Austria and abroad and provide you with the opportunity to implement the theory you have learned on high-end devices in our skills lab. Your learning process is supported and accompanied by experienced tutors. The sonographic know-how of FH Campus Wien is already in demand internationally. Interdisciplinary projects are part of our university’s research strategy.

      You can use the scientifically proven knowledge and skills you have gained from the course in your responsible role for the benefit of the patient. As a recognized further education, successfully completing the academic expert program for sonography you graduate with the academic title Academic Expert in Sonography.

      The training and further education programs currently on the market lag far behind the actual need for experts of sonography. At FH Campus Wien, we took this as an opportunity to dedicate our technical expertise to developing an academic expert program together with researchers, teachers and practitioners from the intra- and extramural field of sonography. This collaboration provided valuable input in order to develop a curriculum that meets current requirements.

      International trends and visions in healthcare are current topics in the course. You provide impulses for future developments and areas of work and can complete the clinical routine as part of the course both at home and abroad.

      Work-life balance is important to us, which is why the course is organized in modules. Unlike individual advanced professional training courses, in the program at FH Campus Wien you will benefit from a comprehensive further education with an internationally accredited academic qualification. Furthermore, you will strengthen your expertise in your professional field. As part of the course, you can gain an additional competitive advantage by specializing in the field of sonography.

      The interdisciplinary curriculum offers you the opportunity to deepen and strengthen your expertise in sonography with well-known national and international experts.

      You will perfect your English as an international technical language during the course, which is held in English, and an optional stay abroad as part of practice-related courses.

      You will receive a technical update in the field of sonography and can expand your professional expertise in different medical disciplines according to the current requirements in the professional field. The course thus offers you the opportunity to deepen your knowledge acquired in basic training and to expand it with current examination procedures and innovative technologies. The high amount of hands-on training under the guidance of experienced tutors lets you put the knowledge you have acquired into practice immediately.

      Technical quality management in sonography is becoming increasingly important. In the course, you will receive comprehensive knowledge in quality management in order to be able to professionally work on future agendas of technical quality assurance at the sonographic workplace.

      Another focus of the course is interprofessional collaboration with medical staff when assessing examination results.

      Insights into the study

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      A blue illuminated room with monitors on which ultrasound images can be seen.

      Latest Technology in the Skills Lab

      In addition to two new Siemens Juniper ultrasound machines, the skills lab also has a GE Vivid S7 ultrasound machine that is specialized for cardiac and vascular diagnostics.

      The skills lab also has a GE Logic9 and a Philips CX30 series ultrasound machine at it’s disposal.

      The devices are user friendly and produce high quality images. With the new EchoPac software, it is possible to edit the resulting images on the PC.

      Curriculum

      Module Abdominal Ultrasound

      Abdominal Ultrasound

      4 SWS   10 ECTS

      Examination

      : The module examination in the modules concerning organ areas consists of

      a) 80 completed sonographic examinations (case studies) from the respective organ areas, including the respective vidated checklists per sonographic examination. Depending on availability, 30 or a combination of both can be carried out on respondents or at the simulator. The vidification is carried out by the lecturer/tutor.

      b) Based on a case study: processing of a sonographic question with subsequent expert discussion and analysis

      4 SWS
      10 ECTS
      Abdominal Pathologies, Clinical presentations and Reporting  | ILV

      Abdominal Pathologies, Clinical presentations and Reporting  | ILV

      1 SWS   3 ECTS

      Content

      * Pathology of the abdominal region, integrate knowledge about ethiology, incidence, laboratory testing, sonographic presentation, differential diagnosis

      * Ultrasound examination (image) analysis including CEUS, doppler techniques and FAST for abdominal examination

      * Creating  a and working with Checklist for initial interpretation - systematic analysis for reporting in the interprofessional team

      Teaching method

      * Lecture and integrated course

      Presenting and activating form (Groupwork and Discussions)

      Examination

      Module exam

      Literature

      - Banholzer J., Banholzer P.; BASICS Sonography, Elsevier Urban und Fischer München, 3rd Edition, 2018

      - Hoskins P., Martin K., Thrush A.; Diagnostic Ultrasound - Physics and Equipment, Cambridge University Press, 2nd Edition, 2010

      - Goyal S.; Essentials of abdominal-pelvic sonography: a handbook for practitioniers, CRC Press, Taylor & Francis Group, 2018

      - Block B.; Color Atlas of Ultrasound Anatomy, Georg Thieme Verlag, 3rd Edition, 2020

       

      Teaching language

      Deutsch-Englisch

      1 SWS
      3 ECTS
      Abdominal Ultrasound Skills Lab, Reflection and Case Reports  | UE

      Abdominal Ultrasound Skills Lab, Reflection and Case Reports  | UE

      2 SWS   5 ECTS

      Content

      * Skills lab training in performing abdominal ultrasound examinations according to national and international guidelines and benchmarks

      * Influence/Usage of imaging artefacts

      * Usage/Interpretation of dopplertechniques and FAST

      * Patient-care and reflection of patient interaction

      * Case review and discussion

      Teaching method

      * Skills lab training

      Examination

      Module exam

      Literature

      - Banholzer J., Banholzer P.; BASICS Sonography, Elsevier Urban und Fischer München, 3rd Edition, 2018

      - Goyal S.; Essentials of abdominal-pelvic sonography: a handbook for practitioniers, CRC Press, Taylor & Francis Group, 2018

      - Block B.; Color Atlas of Ultrasound Anatomy, Georg Thieme Verlag, 3rd Edition, 2020

       

      Teaching language

      Deutsch-Englisch

      2 SWS
      5 ECTS
      Anatomy, Physiology and Clinical Applications of Abdominal Ultrasound | VO

      Anatomy, Physiology and Clinical Applications of Abdominal Ultrasound | VO

      1 SWS   2 ECTS

      Content

      * Overview normal sonographic appearance and normal variants of organs and structures of abdominal cavity

      * Ultrasound techniques for abdominal examination including FAST

      * Clinical application of Sonography in abdominal region based on national and international Guidelines and benchmarks include CEUS (standardized scan techniques)

      * Anatomy, physiology and laboratory values associated with abdominal region

       

      Teaching method

      * Lecture

      Examination

      Module exam

      Literature

      - Banholzer J., Banholzer P.; BASICS Sonography, Elsevier Urban und Fischer München, 3rd Edition, 2018

      - Hoskins P., Martin K., Thrush A.; Diagnostic Ultrasound - Physics and Equipment, Cambridge University Press, 2nd Edition, 2010

      - Goyal S.; Essentials of abdominal-pelvic sonography: a handbook for practitioniers, CRC Press, Taylor & Francis Group, 2018

      - Block B.; Color Atlas of Ultrasound Anatomy, Georg Thieme Verlag, 3rd Edition, 2020

       

      Teaching language

      Englisch

      1 SWS
      2 ECTS
      Module Basics, State-of-the-Art Sonography and TQM

      Basics, State-of-the-Art Sonography and TQM

      2 SWS   5 ECTS

      Examination

      : The basic module concludes with a practical examination at the end of the module. This covers the use and testing of the total ultrasound equipment and simulator available at the FH Campus Wien with regard to TQM (Technical Quality Management).

      2 SWS
      5 ECTS
      Basics of Innovation and State-of-the-Art Technologies | ILV

      Basics of Innovation and State-of-the-Art Technologies | ILV

      0.5 SWS   1 ECTS

      Content

      * Based on Bachelor´s degree knowledge of physical principles of medical ultrasound in diagnostic and the interaction with human tissues

      * Correct usage of transducers, presenting and receiving the echo 

      * Patient-safety, the safe usage of Contrast media in case of contrast-enhanced ultrasound (CEUS), technical quality management 

      * State-of-the-art examination techniques and equipment.

      Teaching method

      * Lecture and integrated course

      Presenting and activating form (Groupwork and Discussions)

      Examination

      Module exam

      Literature

      - Hoskins P., Martin K., Thrush A.; Diagnostic Ultrasound - Physics and Equipment, Cambridge University Press, 2nd Edition, 2010

      - Dolezal L., Kollmann C.; Patient - Ultrasound Interaction, latest developments and efforts in medical ultrasound safety topics and bio-effects research, published by Plalacky University, Olomouc, 1st Edition, 2012

      - Kirk Shung K.; Diagnostic ultrasound - Imaging and Blood Flow Measurements, CRC Press, 2nd Edition, 2017

      - Szabo TL.; Diagnostic Ultrasound Imaging: Inside Out, Elsevier Academic Press, 2nd Edition, 2013

       

      Teaching language

      Deutsch-Englisch

      0.5 SWS
      1 ECTS
      Ultrasound Physics and TQM Skills Lab | UE

      Ultrasound Physics and TQM Skills Lab | UE

      0.5 SWS   2 ECTS

      Content

      * The correct usage of transducers, presenting and receiving the echo. 

      * Practical training in technical quality management and state-of-the-art examination techniques and equipment.

      Teaching method

      * Skills lab training

      Examination

      Module exam

      Literature

      - Hoskins P., Martin K., Thrush A.; Diagnostic Ultrasound - Physics and Equipment, Cambridge University Press, 2nd Edition, 2010

      - Kirk Shung K.; Diagnostic ultrasound - Imaging and Blood Flow Measurements, CRC Press, 2nd Edition, 2017

       

      Teaching language

      Deutsch-Englisch

      0.5 SWS
      2 ECTS
      Ultrasound Physics, Clinical US Techniques and TQM | VO

      Ultrasound Physics, Clinical US Techniques and TQM | VO

      1 SWS   2 ECTS

      Content

      * Based on Bachelor´s degree knowledge of physical principles of medical ultrasound in diagnostic and the interaction with human tissues 

      * The correct usage of transducers, presenting and receiving the echo

      * Patient-safety, the safe usage of Contrast media in case of contrast-enhanced ultrasound (CUES), training in technical quality management

      * State-of-the-art examination techniques and equipment.

       

      Teaching method

      *Lecture

      Examination

      Module exam

      Literature

      - Dolezal L., Kollmann C.; Patient - Ultrasound Interaction, latest developments and efforts in medical ultrasound safety topics and bio-effects research, published by Plalacky University, Olomouc, 1st Edition, 2012

      - Kirk Shung K.; Diagnostic ultrasound - Imaging and Blood Flow Measurements, CRC Press, 2nd Edition, 2017

      - Szabo TL.; Diagnostic Ultrasound Imaging: Inside Out, Elsevier Academic Press, 2nd Edition, 2013

      - Hoskins P., Martin K., Trush A.; Diagnostics Ultrasound - Physics and Equipment, Cambridge University Press, 2nd Edition, 2010

      Teaching language

      Englisch

      1 SWS
      2 ECTS
      Module Obstetric Ultrasound

      Obstetric Ultrasound

      2 SWS   5 ECTS

      Examination

      : The module examination in the modules concerning organ areas consists of

      a) 40 completed sonographic examinations (case studies) from the respective organ areas, including the respective vidated checklists per sonographic examination. The "Fetal Medicine Education“: Theoretical course of „The 11-13 weeks scan" certificate has to be submitted. Depending on availability, 20 or a combination of both can be carried out on respondents or at the simulator. The vidification is carried out by the lecturer/tutor.

      b) Based on a case study: processing of a sonographic question with subsequent expert discussion and analysis

       

      2 SWS
      5 ECTS
      Anatomy, Physiology and Clinical Applications of Obstetric Ultrasound | VO

      Anatomy, Physiology and Clinical Applications of Obstetric Ultrasound | VO

      0.5 SWS   1.5 ECTS

      Content

      * Overview normal sonographic appearance and normal variants of organs and structures in obstetrics ultrasound examination

      * Ultrasound techniques for obstetrics ultrasound examination

      * Clinical application of Sonography in obstetric ultrasound based on national and international Guidelines and benchmarks (standardized scan techniques)

      * Anatomy, physiology and laboratory values associated with obstetrics ultrasound

      Teaching method

      * Lecture

      Examination

      Module exam

      Literature

      - Chudleigh T., Smith A., Cumming S.; Obstetric and Gynaecological Ultrasound - How, Why and When, Elsevier, 4th Edition, 2016

      - Merz E.; Ultrasound in Obstetrics and Gynecology, Georg Thieme Verlag, 2nd Edition, 2013

      - Copel J., et al.; Obstetric Imaging: Fetal Diagnosis and Care, Elsevier, 2nd Edition, 2017

      Teaching language

      Deutsch-Englisch

      0.5 SWS
      1.5 ECTS
      Obstetric Pathologies, Clinical Presentations and Reporting | ILV

      Obstetric Pathologies, Clinical Presentations and Reporting | ILV

      0.5 SWS   1.5 ECTS

      Content

      * Pathology in obstetric examination, integrate knowledge about ethiology, incidence, laboratory testing, sonographic presentation, differential diagnosis

      * Ultrasound examination (image) analysis including doppler techniques

      * Working with Checklist for initial interpretation - systematic analysis for reporting in the interprofessional team

      * Fetal Medicine Foundation Certificate: The 11 to 13 weeks scan

      Teaching method

      * Lecture and integrated course

      Presenting and activating form (Groupwork and Discussions)

      Examination

      Module exam

      Literature

      - Chudleigh T., Smith A., Cumming S.; Obstetric and Gynaecological Ultrasound - How, Why and When, Elsevier, 4th Edition, 2016

      - Merz E.; Ultrasound in Obstetrics and Gynecology, Georg Thieme Verlag, 2nd Edition, 2013

      - Copel J., et al.; Obstetric Imaging: Fetal Diagnosis and Care, Elsevier, 2nd Edition, 2017

      Teaching language

      Deutsch-Englisch

      0.5 SWS
      1.5 ECTS
      Obstetric Ultrasound Skills Lab, Reflection and Case Reports  | UE

      Obstetric Ultrasound Skills Lab, Reflection and Case Reports  | UE

      1 SWS   2 ECTS

      Content

      * Skills lab training in performing obstertic ultrasound examinations according to national and international guidelines and benchmarks

      * Influence/Usage of imaging artefacts

      * Usage/Interpretation of dopplertechniques

      * Patient-care and reflection of patient interaction

      * Case review and discussion

      Teaching method

      * Skills lab training

      Examination

      Module exam

      Literature

      - Chudleigh T., Smith A., Cumming S.; Obstetric and Gynaecological Ultrasound - How, Why and When, Elsevier, 4th Edition, 2016

      - Merz E.; Ultrasound in Obstetrics and Gynecology, Georg Thieme Verlag, 2nd Edition, 2013

      - Copel J., et al.; Obstetric Imaging: Fetal Diagnosis and Care, Elsevier, 2nd Edition, 2017

      Teaching language

      Deutsch

      1 SWS
      2 ECTS
      Module Vascular Ultrasound

      Vascular Ultrasound

      4 SWS   10 ECTS

      Examination

      : The module examination in the modules concerning organ areas consists of

      a) 80 completed sonographic examinations (case studies) from the respective organ areas, including the respective vidated checklists per sonographic examination. Depending on availability, 30 or a combination of both can be carried out on respondents or at the simulator. The vidification is carried out by the lecturer/tutor. form of examination.

      b) Based on a case study: processing of a sonographic question with subsequent expert discussion and analysis

      4 SWS
      10 ECTS
      Anatomy, Physiology and Clinical Applications of Vascular Ultrasound | VO

      Anatomy, Physiology and Clinical Applications of Vascular Ultrasound | VO

      1 SWS   2 ECTS

      Content

      * Arterial/venous vascular system of head, upper and lower extremities

      * Overview of normal sonographic appearance and normal variants of organs and structures in vascular ultrasound examination

      * Ultrasound techniques for vascular ultrasound examination

      * Clinical application of Sonography in vascular ultrasound based on national and international Guidelines and benchmarks (standardized scan techniques)

      * Anatomy, physiology and laboratory values associated with vascular ultrasound

      Teaching method

      * Lecture

      Examination

      Module exam

      Literature

      - Tempkin B; Sonography Scanning - Principles and Protocols, Elsevier Health Sciences, London, 4th Edition, 2014

      - Block B.; Color Atlas of Ultrasound Anatomy, Georg Thieme Verlag, 3rd Edition, 2020

      - Banholzer J., Banholzer P.; BASICS Sonographie, Elsevier Urban und Fischer München, 3rd Edition, 2018

      - Szabo TL.; Diagnostic Ultrasound Imaging: Inside Out, Elsevier Academic Press, 2nd Edition, 2013

      - Hoskins P., Martin K., Thrush A.; Diagnostic Ultrasound - Physics and Equipment, Cambridge University Press, 2nd Edition, 2010

      - Kendoll R.;  A Guide to the vascula System - Workbook for diagnostic medical Sonography, Wolters Kluwer, 2nd Edition, 2017

      Teaching language

      Deutsch-Englisch

      1 SWS
      2 ECTS
      Vascular Pathologies, Clinical Presentations and Reporting | ILV

      Vascular Pathologies, Clinical Presentations and Reporting | ILV

      1 SWS   3 ECTS

      Content

      * Pathology in vascular ultrasound examination, integrate knowledge about ethiology, incidence, laboratory testing, sonographic presentation, differential diagnosis

      * Ultrasound examination (image) analysis including doppler techniques

      * Working with Checklist for initial interpretation - systematic analysis for reporting in the interprofessional team

      Teaching method

      * Lecture and integrated course

      Examination

      Module exam

      Literature

      - Tempkin B; Sonography Scanning - Principles and Protocols, Elsevier Health Sciences, London, 4th Edition, 2014

      - Block B.; Color Atlas of Ultrasound Anatomy, Georg Thieme Verlag, 3rd Edition, 2020

      - Banholzer J., Banholzer P.; BASICS Sonographie, Elsevier Urban und Fischer München, 3rd Edition, 2018

      - Szabo TL.; Diagnostic Ultrasound Imaging: Inside Out, Elsevier Academic Press, 2nd Edition, 2013

      - Hoskins P., Martin K., Thrush A.; Diagnostic Ultrasound - Physics and Equipment, Cambridge University Press, 2nd Edition, 2010

      - Kendoll R.;  A Guide to the vascula System - Workbook for diagnostic medical Sonography, Wolters Kluwer, 2nd Edition, 2017

      Teaching language

      Deutsch-Englisch

      1 SWS
      3 ECTS
      Vascular Ultrasound Skills Lab, Reflection and Case reports | UE

      Vascular Ultrasound Skills Lab, Reflection and Case reports | UE

      2 SWS   5 ECTS

      Content

      * Skills lab training in performing vascular ultrasound examinations according to national and international guidelines and benchmarks

      * Influence/Usage of imaging artefacts

      * Usage/Interpretation of dopplertechniques

      * Fetal Medicine Foundation Certificate: The 11 to 13 weeks scan

      * Patient-care and reflection of patient interaction

      * Case review and discussion

      Teaching method

      * Skills lab training

      Examination

      Module exam

      Literature

      - Tempkin B; Sonography Scanning - Principles and Protocols, Elsevier Health Sciences, London, 4th Edition, 2014

      - Block B.; Color Atlas of Ultrasound Anatomy, Georg Thieme Verlag, 3rd Edition, 2020

      - Banholzer J., Banholzer P.; BASICS Sonographie, Elsevier Urban und Fischer München, 3rd Edition, 2018

      - Szabo TL.; Diagnostic Ultrasound Imaging: Inside Out, Elsevier Academic Press, 2nd Edition, 2013

      - Hoskins P., Martin K., Thrush A.; Diagnostic Ultrasound - Physics and Equipment, Cambridge University Press, 2nd Edition, 2010

      - Kendoll R.;  A Guide to the vascula System - Workbook for diagnostic medical Sonography, Wolters Kluwer, 2nd Edition, 2017

      Teaching language

      Deutsch

      2 SWS
      5 ECTS

      Module Echocardiography

      Echocardiography

      4 SWS   10 ECTS

      Examination

      : The module examination in the modules concerning organ areas consists of

      a) 80 completed sonographic examinations (case studies) from the respective organ areas, including the respective vidated checklists per sonographic examination. Depending on availability, 30 or a combination of both can be carried out on respondents or at the simulator. The vidification is carried out by the lecturer/tutor. form of examination.

      b) Based on a case study: processing of a sonographic question with subsequent expert discussion and analysis

      4 SWS
      10 ECTS
      Anatomy, Physiology and Clinical Applications Echocardiograpyh | VO

      Anatomy, Physiology and Clinical Applications Echocardiograpyh | VO

      1 SWS   2 ECTS

      Content

      * Overview of normal sonographic appearance and normal variants of organs and structures in echocardiographic examination

      * Ultrasound techniques for echocardiographic examination

      * Clinical application of Echocardiography based on national and international Guidelines and benchmarks (standardized scan techniques)

      * Anatomy, physiology and laboratory values associated with echocardiography

      Teaching method

      * Lecture

      Examination

      Module exam

      Literature

      - Hoskins P., Martin K., Thrush A.; Diagnostic Ultrasound - Physics and Equipment, Cambridge University Press, 2nd Edition, 2010

      - Lancellotti P., Cosyns B.; The EACVI Echo Handbook (The European Society of Cardiology Series), OUP Oxford; 1st Edition, 2015

      - Kaddoura S.; Echo made easy, Churchhill Livingston Elsevier, 3rd Edition, 2016

      - Wilkenshoff V., Kruck I.; Handbuch der Echokardiograpie, Georg Thieme Verlag, 6th Edition, 2017

      - Lange V.; Basics Kardiologie, Elsevier Urban und Fischer, 5th Edition, 2019

      Teaching language

      Deutsch-Englisch

      1 SWS
      2 ECTS
      Echocardiographic Pathologies, Clinical Presentations and Reporting | ILV

      Echocardiographic Pathologies, Clinical Presentations and Reporting | ILV

      1 SWS   3 ECTS

      Content

      * Pathology in echocardiographic examination, integrate knowledge about ethiology, incidence, laboratory testing, sonographic presentation, differential diagnosis

      * Ultrasound examination (image) analysis including doppler techniques

      * Working with Checklist for initial interpretation - systematic analysis for reporting in the interprofessional team

      Teaching method

      * Lecture and integrated course

      Presenting and activating form (Groupwork and Discussions)

      Examination

      Module exam

      Literature

      - Hoskins P., Martin K., Thrush A.; Diagnostic Ultrasound - Physics and Equipment, Cambridge University Press, 2nd Edition, 2010

      - Lancellotti P., Cosyns B.; The EACVI Echo Handbook (The European Society of Cardiology Series), OUP Oxford; 1st Edition, 2015

      - Kaddoura S.; Echo made easy, Churchhill Livingston Elsevier, 3rd Edition, 2016

       

       

       

      Teaching language

      Deutsch-Englisch

      1 SWS
      3 ECTS
      Echocardiographic Ultrasound Skills Lab, Reflection and Case Reports | UE

      Echocardiographic Ultrasound Skills Lab, Reflection and Case Reports | UE

      2 SWS   5 ECTS

      Content

      * Skills lab training in performing echocardiographic examinations according to national and international guidelines and benchmarks

      * Influence/Usage of imaging artefacts

      * Usage/Interpretation of dopplertechniques

      * Patient-care and reflection of patient interaction

      * Case review and discussion

      Teaching method

      * Skills lab training

      Examination

      Module exam

      Literature

      - Hoskins P., Martin K., Thrush A.; Diagnostic Ultrasound - Physics and Equipment, Cambridge University Press, 2nd Edition, 2010

      - Lancellotti P., Cosyns B.; The EACVI Echo Handbook (The European Society of Cardiology Series), OUP Oxford; 1st Edition, 2015

      - Kaddoura S.; Echo made easy, Churchhill Livingston Elsevier, 3rd Edition, 2016

      Teaching language

      Deutsch

      2 SWS
      5 ECTS
      Module Musculoskeletal and Nerve Ultrasound

      Musculoskeletal and Nerve Ultrasound

      4 SWS   10 ECTS

      Examination

      : The module examination in the modules concerning organ areas consists of

      a) 80 completed sonographic examinations (case studies) from the respective organ areas, including the respective vidated checklists per sonographic examination. Depending on availability, 30 or a combination of both can be carried out on respondents or at the simulator. The vidification is carried out by the lecturer/tutor. form of examination.

      b) Based on a case study: processing of a sonographic question with subsequent expert discussion and analysis

      4 SWS
      10 ECTS
      Anatomy, Physiology and Clinical Applications of upper & lower musculoskeletal Regions and Nerve Ultrasound | VO

      Anatomy, Physiology and Clinical Applications of upper & lower musculoskeletal Regions and Nerve Ultrasound | VO

      1 SWS   2 ECTS

      Content

      * Overview of normal sonographic appearance and normal variants of structures in musculoskeletal and nerve ultrasound examination

      * Ultrasound techniques for musculoskeletal and nerve ultrasound examination

      * Clinical application of musculoskeletal and nerve ultrasound based on national and international Guidelines and benchmarks (standardized scan techniques)

      * Anatomy, physiology and laboratory values associated with musculoskeletal and nerve ultrasound examination

      Teaching method

      * Lecture

      Examination

      Module exam

      Literature

      - Griffith JF.; Diagnostic Ultrasound: Musculoskeletal, Elsevier LTD, Oxford, 2nd Edition, 2018

      -  Gaulrapp H, Binder C.; Grundkurs Sonografie der Bewegungsorgane, Aktualisierte Standardschnitte und Richtlinien entsprechend der DEGUM, Elsevier Urban und Fischer, München, 3rd Edition, 2018

      - European Society of Musculosekeletal Radiolgogy, Musculoskeletal Ultrasound Technical Guidelines Ankle, online Recourse www.essr.org/subcommittees/ultrasound/

      - European Society of Musculosekeletal Radiolgogy, Musculoskeletal Ultrasound Technical Guidelines Elbow, online Recourse www.essr.org/subcommittees/ultrasound/

      - European Society of Musculosekeletal Radiolgogy, Musculoskeletal Ultrasound Technical Guidelines Hip, online Recourse www.essr.org/subcommittees/ultrasound/

      - European Society of Musculosekeletal Radiolgogy, Musculoskeletal Ultrasound Technical Guidelines Knee, online Recourse www.essr.org/subcommittees/ultrasound/

      - European Society of Musculosekeletal Radiolgogy, Musculoskeletal Ultrasound Technical Guidelines Shoulder, online Recourse www.essr.org/subcommittees/ultrasound/

      - European Society of Musculosekeletal Radiolgogy, Musculoskeletal Ultrasound Technical Guidelines Wrist, online Recourse www.essr.org/subcommittees/ultrasound/

       

      Teaching language

      Deutsch-Englisch

      1 SWS
      2 ECTS
      MSK & Nerve Pathologies, Clinical Presentations and Reporting  | ILV

      MSK & Nerve Pathologies, Clinical Presentations and Reporting  | ILV

      1 SWS   3 ECTS

      Content

      * Pathology in echocardiographic examination, integrate knowledge about ethiology, incidence, laboratory testing, sonographic presentation, differential diagnosis

      * Ultrasound examination (image) analysis including doppler techniques

      * Working with Checklist for initial interpretation - systematic analysis for reporting in the interprofessional team

      Teaching method

      * Lecture and integrated course

      Presenting and activating form (Groupwork and Discussions)

      Examination

      Module exam

      Literature

      - Griffith JF.; Diagnostic Ultrasound: Musculoskeletal, Elsevier LTD, Oxford, 2nd Edition, 2018

      -  Gaulrapp H, Binder C.; Grundkurs Sonografie der Bewegungsorgane, Aktualisierte Standardschnitte und Richtlinien entsprechend der DEGUM, Elsevier Urban und Fischer, München, 3rd Edition, 2018

      - European Society of Musculosekeletal Radiolgogy, Musculoskeletal Ultrasound Technical Guidelines Ankle, online Recourse www.essr.org/subcommittees/ultrasound/

      - European Society of Musculosekeletal Radiolgogy, Musculoskeletal Ultrasound Technical Guidelines Elbow, online Recourse www.essr.org/subcommittees/ultrasound/

      - European Society of Musculosekeletal Radiolgogy, Musculoskeletal Ultrasound Technical Guidelines Hip, online Recourse www.essr.org/subcommittees/ultrasound/

      - European Society of Musculosekeletal Radiolgogy, Musculoskeletal Ultrasound Technical Guidelines Knee, online Recourse www.essr.org/subcommittees/ultrasound/

      - European Society of Musculosekeletal Radiolgogy, Musculoskeletal Ultrasound Technical Guidelines Shoulder, online Recourse www.essr.org/subcommittees/ultrasound/

      - European Society of Musculosekeletal Radiolgogy, Musculoskeletal Ultrasound Technical Guidelines Wrist, online Recourse www.essr.org/subcommittees/ultrasound/

       

      Teaching language

      Deutsch-Englisch

      1 SWS
      3 ECTS
      MSK & Nerve Ultrasound Skills Lab, Reflection and Case Reports  | UE

      MSK & Nerve Ultrasound Skills Lab, Reflection and Case Reports  | UE

      2 SWS   5 ECTS

      Content

      * Skills lab training in performing musculoskeletal and nerves ultrasound examinations according to national and international guidelines and benchmarks

      * Influence/Usage of imaging artefacts

      * Usage/Interpretation of dopplertechniques

      * Patient-care and reflection of patient interaction

      * Case review and discussion

      Teaching method

      * Skills lab training

      Examination

      Module exam

      Literature

      - Griffith JF.; Diagnostic Ultrasound: Musculoskeletal, Elsevier LTD, Oxford, 2nd Edition, 2018

      -  Gaulrapp H, Binder C.; Grundkurs Sonografie der Bewegungsorgane, Aktualisierte Standardschnitte und Richtlinien entsprechend der DEGUM, Elsevier Urban und Fischer, München, 3rd Edition, 2018

      - European Society of Musculosekeletal Radiolgogy, Musculoskeletal Ultrasound Technical Guidelines Ankle, online Recourse www.essr.org/subcommittees/ultrasound/

      - European Society of Musculosekeletal Radiolgogy, Musculoskeletal Ultrasound Technical Guidelines Elbow, online Recourse www.essr.org/subcommittees/ultrasound/

      - European Society of Musculosekeletal Radiolgogy, Musculoskeletal Ultrasound Technical Guidelines Hip, online Recourse www.essr.org/subcommittees/ultrasound/

      - European Society of Musculosekeletal Radiolgogy, Musculoskeletal Ultrasound Technical Guidelines Knee, online Recourse www.essr.org/subcommittees/ultrasound/

      - European Society of Musculosekeletal Radiolgogy, Musculoskeletal Ultrasound Technical Guidelines Shoulder, online Recourse www.essr.org/subcommittees/ultrasound/

      - European Society of Musculosekeletal Radiolgogy, Musculoskeletal Ultrasound Technical Guidelines Wrist, online Recourse www.essr.org/subcommittees/ultrasound/

       

      Teaching language

      Deutsch

      2 SWS
      5 ECTS
      Module Thyroid Gland and Neck Ultrasound

      Thyroid Gland and Neck Ultrasound

      4 SWS   10 ECTS

      Examination

      : The module examination in the modules concerning organ areas consists of 80 completed sonographic examinations (case studies) from the respective organ areas, including the respective vidated checklists per sonographic examination. Depending on availability, 30 or a combination of both can be carried out on subjects or at the simulator. The vidification is carried out by the lecturer/tutor. All defined learning outcomes of the respective modules are thus incorporated into this form of examination.

      4 SWS
      10 ECTS
      Anatomy, Physiology, Clinical Applications of Thyroid Gland & Neck Ultrasound  | VO

      Anatomy, Physiology, Clinical Applications of Thyroid Gland & Neck Ultrasound  | VO

      1 SWS   2 ECTS

      Content

      * Overview of normal sonographic appearance and normal variants of organs and structures in thyroid gland and neck ultrasound examination

      * Ultrasound techniques for thyroid gland and neck ultrasound examination

      * Clinical application of thyroid gland and neck ultrasound based on national and international Guidelines and benchmarks (standardized scan techniques)

      * Anatomy, physiology and laboratory values associated with thyroid gland and neck ultrasound examination

      Teaching method

      * Lecture

      Examination

      Module exam

      Literature

      - Tempkin B; Sonography Scanning - Principles and Protocols, Elsevier Health Sciences, London, 4th Edition, 2014

      - Block B.; Color Atlas of Ultrasound Anatomy, Georg Thieme Verlag, 3rd Edition, 2020

      - Banholzer J., Banholzer P.; BASICS Sonographie, Elsevier Urban und Fischer München, 3rd Edition, 2018

      Teaching language

      Deutsch-Englisch

      1 SWS
      2 ECTS
      Thyroid Gland & Neck Pathologies, Clinical Presentations and Reporting  | ILV

      Thyroid Gland & Neck Pathologies, Clinical Presentations and Reporting  | ILV

      1 SWS   3 ECTS

      Content

      * Pathology in thyroid gland and neck examination, integrate knowledge about ethiology, incidence, laboratory testing, sonographic presentation, differential diagnosis

      * Ultrasound examination (image) analysis including doppler techniques

      * Working with Checklist for initial interpretation - systematic analysis for reporting in the interprofessional team

      Teaching method

      * Lecture and integrated course

      Presenting and activating form (Groupwork and Discussions)

      Examination

      Module exam

      Literature

      - Tempkin B; Sonography Scanning - Principles and Protocols, Elsevier Health Sciences, London, 4th Edition, 2014

      - Block B.; Color Atlas of Ultrasound Anatomy, Georg Thieme Verlag, 3rd Edition, 2020

      - Banholzer J., Banholzer P.; BASICS Sonographie, Elsevier Urban und Fischer München, 3rd Edition, 2018

      Teaching language

      Deutsch-Englisch

      1 SWS
      3 ECTS
      Thyroid Gland & Neck Ultrasound Skills Lab, Reflection and Case Reports | UE

      Thyroid Gland & Neck Ultrasound Skills Lab, Reflection and Case Reports | UE

      2 SWS   5 ECTS

      Content

      * Skills lab training in performing thyroid gland and neck ultrasound examinations according to national and international guidelines and benchmarks

      * Influence/Usage of imaging artefacts

      * Usage/Interpretation of dopplertechniques

      * Patient-care and reflection of patient interaction

      * Case review and discussion

      Teaching method

      * Skills lab training

      Examination

      Module exam

      Literature

      - Tempkin B; Sonography Scanning - Principles and Protocols, Elsevier Health Sciences, London, 4th Edition, 2014

      - Block B.; Color Atlas of Ultrasound Anatomy, Georg Thieme Verlag, 3rd Edition, 2020

      - Banholzer J., Banholzer P.; BASICS Sonographie, Elsevier Urban und Fischer München, 3rd Edition, 2018

      Teaching language

      Deutsch

      2 SWS
      5 ECTS

      Language of teaching
      German (at least one third of lectures are in English)


      After graduation

      As a graduate of this program, a wide range of occupational fields and career opportunities are open to you. Find out here where your path can take you.

      In a rapidly changing professional field and with the constantly growing challenges in the health sector, it is becoming increasingly important to optimize the processes during examination and treatment procedures. The academic expert program ensures that you can perform state-of-the-art sonographic examinations and use the latest innovative technologies in diagnostics. You benefit from your know-how in the essential areas of sonography and technical quality management. In interdisciplinary collaboration with doctors, physicists and medical technicians and other health professions, you optimize examination and treatment procedures for the benefit of the patient and can make evidence-based decisions.

      • Public and private institutions of the health and social sectors

      • Education

        • Industry

        • Self-employed profession

          Can I get credit for the Academic expert program?

          After completing the academic expert program, you have the possibility to have the subject-specific modules credited for various master's programs such as the master course Diagnostic Ultrasound - Sonography at the FH Wiener Neustadt.



          Networking with graduates and organizations

          We work closely with the Vienna Healthcare Group, universities like the Medical University of Vienna, the professional association rt austria and other health care facilities. This guarantees you strong contacts for your professional career or participation in research and development activities. You can find information about our cooperation activities and much more at Campusnetzwerk. It's well worth visiting the site as it may direct you to a new job or interesting event held by our cooperation partners! 

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          Head of Program

          Secretary's office

          Patrick Korpitsch
          Favoritenstraße 226, D.Z.33
          1100 Vienna
          T: +43 1 606 68 77-4861
          F: +43 1 606 68 77-4859
          sonography@fh-campuswien.ac.at

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