Ultrasound and Diagnostics in Clinical Neurophysiology
22.5 credits
Bachelor's level
Spring Term 2024
About the course
The course consists of three modules:
Module 1: Ultrasound vessels 7.5 Credits The module consists of theoretical background of peripheral circulation examination methods. The module includes ultrasound technique on for non-invasive studies of arterial and venous insufficiencies as well as venous thrombosis.
Module 2: Ultrasound of the heart 7.5 Credits The module contains ultrasound methodology including transthoracic and transoesophageal cardiac echocardiography, as well as stress-echocardiography.
Module 3: Diagnostics in Neurophysiology 7.5 Credits The module consists of neurophysiological methodology with theoretical background including among others; EEG (routine/sleep/monitor), assessment of peripheral nerve function with ENeG and recording of the electrical activity in the muscles (EMG). Methods for examining central sensory- (SEP), and motor (MEP pathways, as well as temperature sensory testing are included.
Ultrasound and Diagnostics in Clinical Neurophysiology, 22.5 credits
Spring Term 2024
The information below is only for exchange students
Starts
5 February 2024
Ends
2 June 2024
Study location
Umeå
Language
English (upon request)
Type of studies
Daytime,
100%
Required Knowledge
Admission to the course requires at least 90 Credits within the area of biomedical laboratory science or in another way have obtained equivalent knowledge.
Selection
Students applying for courses within a double degree exchange agreement, within the departments own agreements will be given first priority. Then will - in turn - candidates within the departments own agreements, faculty agreements, central exchange agreements and other departmental agreements be selected.
Application code
UMU-A3928
Application
This application round is only intended for nominated exchange students. Information about deadlines can be found in the e-mail instruction that nominated students receive.
The application period is closed.
