Useful resources 

Radiopaedia - Educational articles and image examples

Website: https://radiopaedia.org

Reflection

Radiopaedia provide lots of case studies and image-based learning materials which help me to understand the normal structures and pathology  findings. The model images and explanations make it to be an excellent resource for  anatomy study and also help with clinical skills.

 

YouTube – “Ultrasound Ergonomics and Scanning Posture” by GE HealthCare
Video: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=F9J_3m4Zg9s
Reflection:
This video demonstrates how to scan correctly including the proper posture to reduce potential injuries and fatigue during scan. It it helpful in visualising how to adjust the height of equipment and maintain proper wrist positions, it helps with my learning of ergonomic safety.

 

Textbook – Diagnostic Ultrasound: Physics and Equipment by Hoskins et al.(2019)

Reflection:
This textbook provides clear explanations of ultrasound physics, equipment settings, and image optimisation. It has been especially useful in linking theoretical knowledge to practical application, helping me understand how factors like frequency, gain, and depth affect image quality.

Australasian Sonographer Accreditation Registry (ASAR)

Website: https://www.asar.com.au

Reflection 

ASAR website provides valuable guidance or accreditation, it helps sonographers to clear understand of what it means to be a responsible and competent sonographer, it recognize the importance of continuous education and ethical practice to ensure high quality of patient care.

 

Australian Sonographers Association (ASA)

Website: https://www.sonographers.org/

Reflection:
According to the Australian Sonographers Association (2024), this website provides updated information for sonographers, including educational webinars and other resources to help me perform the best in sonography. It helps with my ongoing professional development which is important for me to meet high clinical standards. 

Australian Sonographers Association. (2024). Home page. https://www.sonographers.org/

Australasian Sonographer Accreditation Registry. (2023). Australasian Sonographer Accreditation Registry (ASAR). https://www.asar.com.au

GE HealthCare. (2021, July 12). Ultrasound ergonomics and scanning posture [Video]. YouTube. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=F9J_3m4Zg9s

Radiopaedia. (n.d.). Radiopaedia.org – The radiology resource. https://radiopaedia.org

Hoskins, P. R., Martin, K., & Thrush, A. (2019). Diagnostic ultrasound: Physics and equipment (3rd ed.). CRC Press.