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1. Postgraduate Certificate (PGCert)
Musculoskeletal Ultrasonography
 1 year
 Enrolment: March and September
 60 M-level points (two 30 credit modules)
 Accredited by The Royal College of Radiologists for 60 CPD
credits
 Accredited by the Royal College of General Practitioners
 CASE Accredited
University of East London, School of Health, Sport and Bioscience
Homerton University Hospital, Sports & Musculoskeletal Medicine

2. Postgraduate Certificate (PGCert) Musculoskeletal Ultrasonography
The Postgraduate certificate (PGCert)in musculoskeletal ultrasound has been developed at
the Homerton University’s Sport and Musculoskeletal Medicine Department in collaboration
with The University of East London’s (UEL) Professional Health Sciences subject areas within
the School of Health, Sports and Bioscience. The objective is to support and formally
recognise the professional development of those clinicians working in the field of
Musculoskeletal and Sports Medicine and to achieve competence in diagnostic and
interventional ultrasonography. The PGCert programme allows healthcare professionals to
combine learning in the workplace with a recognised postgraduate qualification.
In addition to being validated at The University of East London the PGCert has also been
accredited by The Royal College of General Practitioners and The Royal College of
Radiologists who have awarded the full programme 60 CPD credits (30 CPD credits per
module).
The PGCert is aimed at healthcare professionals from diverse backgrounds including,
Orthopaedics, Osteopathy, Physiotherapy, Podiatry, Radiology, Rheumatology, Sonography
and Sports Medicine.
Successful completion of the programme Postgraduate Certificate Musculoskeletal
Ultrasonography leads to the award of Postgraduate Certificate by the University of East
London.
Programme Aims
The programme aims to provide healthcare professionals involved in the management of
musculoskeletal medicine an education and training which allows them to be safe and
competent practitioners in the use of diagnostic ultrasound within their own practice. With
a particular emphasis on accurate and detailed anatomy the programme will educate
practitioners in the safe and correct attainment of ultrasound images in the examination of

3. Sporting and musculoskeletal pathologies and in utilising these images to complement their
patient management choices. In addition the programme aims to enable practitioners to be
proactive in initiating and leading role developments in their own specific areas of speciality
and to integrate academic learning with the development of higher levels of professional
practice.
Programme Structure
The Postgraduate certificate (PGCert) in musculoskeletal ultrasound comprises of two core
30 credit modules with no option modules. The first module is a prerequisite to the second
module. This first module incorporates the background scientific principles and
instrumentation of ultrasound with the practical application within the context of the
normal anatomy of the upper extremity and lower extremity limb of healthy adults.
Interpretation of common pathologies within a musculoskeletal context will be addressed.
The second module is practice based and cannot be initiated until successful completion of
the first module. In addition prior to enrolment on the second module the student must be
able to demonstrate that they have a suitable clinical placement. This second module is
designed to apply the skills and knowledge of the first module within an appropriately
supervised clinical setting.
A summary of the programme structure may be seen overleaf.

4. Postgraduate Certificate (PGCert) in Musculoskeletal Ultrasound: Programme Structure
Module 1 Module 2
Block 1 Block 2 Block 1 Work-Based Placement
4 Days
 Registration and University
facilities.
 Introduction to programme.
 Physics and image optimisation.
 Lectures and practical sessions
upper and lower limb.
2 Days
 Practical sessions upper and
lower limb.
 Sample referrals.
 Reports and reporting.
2 Days
 Practical sessions upper and
lower limb.
 Presentation of case studies.
Prior to commencement of module
2 the student must ensure that
they have the agreement of a
suitable clinical mentor for their
work-based placement.
250 scans to be completed over a
3-6 month period.
Assessment
1. OSCE (Objective Structured Clinical Examination). To include:
1.1 Two questions: 1 upper limb, 1 lower limb, small area and a large
area. This practical assessment will make use of a live model.
1.2 Analytical discussion of the Physics related to image optimisation
of scans undertaken.
Assessment
1. Portfolio submission of a minimum 250 supervised scans. The
completed portfolio should include a critical reflection of at least 10%
of scans undertaken.

5. Where You Study
All taught components of the course are based at either The University of East London’s
Stratford campus or the Homerton University Hospital.
University of East London,
Stratford Campus,
Water Lane,
London,
E15 4LZ
The Homerton University Hospital,
Homerton Row,
London,
E9 6SR
Entry Requirements
 Applicants will require a recognised professional qualification in a relevant and
acknowledged subject and be a member of an appropriate professional body
including:
Medical Practitioners: General Medical Council
Physiotherapists: HCPC Registered
Podiatrists: HCPC Registered
Osteopaths: HCPC Registered
Radiographers & Sonographers: HCPC Registered
 Applicants should be able to provide evidence of their potential to study at M-level
by producing evidence of either: a UK bachelor’s degree to a 2:1 classification or an
overseas equivalent in a relevant subject.
 Applicants will be required to provide evidence that an appropriate clinical mentor
has been identified in support of the learning outcomes and assessment for the
Work based clinical placement (Module 2 only).

6. In the case of applicants whose first language is not English, the University’s English
Language requirements as detailed on the website at time of application must be met:
http://www.uel.ac.uk/international/application/english-language-requirements/
For additional information or an informal discussion please contact:
Dr. Peter Resteghini, Course Director, Physiotherapy and Sports Medicine Department,
Homerton University Hospital, Homerton Row, London, E9 6SR.
Tel: 020 8510 5751
E-mail peter.resteghini@homerton.nhs.uk