CA in Breast Ultrasound

Attachment Duration

4 weeks

Criteria

Practising and/or registered Radiographers who practices Breast Ultrasound (Beginners may also apply)

Note: Each request is subject to Department's review and approval

Objectives

To provide participants with advanced knowledge and core competency skills in breast ultrasound and ultrasound guided intervention procedures.

Outline

Upon successful completion of the programme, participants will be able to:

Describe the anatomy and physiology of the breasts
Explain the Physics and Principles of Ultrasound
Understand the fundamentals of Ultrasound such as TCG, Depth, & Focal Zone
Observe quality assurance procedures for transducers
Describe how QC test results are analysed and take corrective actions, when necessary
Observe how clinical breast examination is conducted
Observe breast biopsy procedures such as mammographic guided vacuum-assisted biopsy & localization procedures
Appreciate the importance of patient communications and counselling skills
Observe scanning techniques to produce quality sonographic images of the breast
Appreciate pathology and pattern recognition of sonographic features in breast ultrasound
Correlate breast lesions visualized in mammogram using breast ultrasound

Methodology

Attachment Fees

1. Training Fee for Observational Attachment (5-day work week)

At least SGD $642* per applicant per week

For enquiries, please email chua.sok.hong@sgh.com.sg

2. Administrative Fee Upon Acceptance (non-refundable)

Singaporeans: SGD $128.40*

Non-Singaporeans & Overseas Applicants: SGD $214*

3. Miscellaneous Fees for Overseas Applicants (Non-Singaporeans) [non-refundable]

a. Training Employment Pass (TEP)

b. Multiple Journey visa (if applicable): SGD $30

* Inclusive of 7% GST