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Ultrasound Basics
Ultraschall-Grundkurs
Last Updated: 2026-06-03 00:07:49
Abstract
Zurich Ultrasound-Modell (ETH/SGUM/UZH) for ultrasound profiles (curricular) and SGUM certificate basic course abdomen during medical studies (SGUM-Young Sonographers, facultative) with E-Learning and 8 hours practical teaching with 4 students per machine and instructor (curricular), as well as facultative 8 more hours practice and OSCE in the following semester.
Objective
Ultrasound basics • Understanding of basic ultrasound physics. • Basic ultrasound anatomy abdomen. • To know and to do a typical Abdomen and soft-tissue ultrasound examination. • Classicial ultrasound pathoalogy (Aszites, pleural effusion, gallstones, urinary retention …). • Know the most important artefacts and relevance for ultrasound imaging. • SGUM basic abdomen certificate sucessful determination
Content
Modules curricular teaching ETHZ - 1+2 Anatomy - 3+4 Liver, biliary tract, pleura, rips, lung - 5+6 Pankreas, spleen, adrenals, abdominal vessels - 7+8 kidneys, bladder, neck, lymphnodes, FAST SGUM – Young Sonographers (facultative in the 6th Semester BSc Human Medicine) - 9+10 - 10+11 - 11+12 - 13+14
General Information
- Language
- German
- Levels
- BSC
- Frequency
- Yearly recurring
Examination
- Type
- ungraded semester performance
Registration & Places
- Signup End
- 30.08.2026
Course Components
| Type | Title | Time & Place | Hours |
|---|---|---|---|
| practical/laboratory course |
Ultraschall-Grundkurs
Einführungsvorlesung am 21.09.2026, 17.00 - 18.00h im HIT E51!
Findet ab Semesterwoche 3 statt (ab 28.09.2026).
Das Modul findet im Kleingruppeunterricht statt (Gruppenwahl via Moodle) und wird im USZ durchgeführt.
Aktive Teilnahme (Anwesenheitspflicht) an den gewählten Terminen.
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No time listed | 1 h weekly |