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RAT6017

The upper extremity

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New from the academic year 2026/2027

Credits 22.5

Level Further education, higher degree level

Course start Spring 2027

Duration 2 semesters

Language of instruction Norwegian

Location Trondheim

About the course

Course content

Identify normal sonographic anatomy and common anatomical variations of the upper extremity.
Acquire and present high-quality ultrasound images of normal anatomy to support understanding of pathological conditions and guide decisions on further treatment options.
Understand the legal framework and ethical principles related to responsibility for conducting examinations and interpreting results.

Learning outcome

Knowledge

The student should be able to:

Explain the anatomy and sonographic representation of anatomical structures, including commonly occurring normal variations in the upper extremity.
Discuss the relationship between the ultrasound image and underlying physiology.
Evaluate which diseases and conditions of the upper extremity can be diagnosed using ultrasound.
Analyze their own image acquisition and explain causes of poor image quality and artifacts.
Describe relevant differential diagnoses and other suitable imaging modalities.

Skills

The student should be able to:

Produce high-quality ultrasound images of normal anatomy.
Recognize and describe normal sonographic anatomy of the upper extremity.
Differentiate normal anatomy from pathological findings.

General Competence

The student should be able to:

Conduct literature searches and write assignments in the form of reports according to scientific guidelines.
Master the terminology and communication forms of the discipline.
Develop and evaluate their own protocols and routines against updated research and/or national and international guidelines.

Learning methods and activities

Lectures, mandatory assignments, practical exercises, guidance, and workshops conducted on campus and via an online platform.

Compulsory assignments

3 on-campus sessions
3 mandatory assignments with oral presentation
3 online meetings/guidance sessions
4 logs of ultrasound examinations

Further on evaluation

Mandatory Activities

3 on-campus sessions
3 assignments with oral presentations
3 online meetings/guidance sessions
4 logs of ultrasound examinations

All mandatory activities must be approved for the student to be eligible to take the exam.

Mandatory activities are generally valid for one calendar year, but the department may grant exceptions upon application and review.

Examination

Practical oral examination.
Registration for assessment requires approved course registration in the same semester.
Deferred examinations are held for candidates with valid absence or a result of "not passed."

Specific conditions

Admission to a programme of study is required:
MH - Continuing education - Category 2 - Higher degree - Funding 65% Institution 35% Student (MHEVU2H65)
Musculoskeletal Ultrasound (VULTRAMUSK)

Required previous knowledge

Must have passed RAT6001 Basic Ultrasound

Course materials

Recommended literature will be published in the course room on the digital learning platform.

Credit reductions

Course code	Reduction	From
RAT6002	15 sp	Autumn 2026

This course has academic overlap with the course in the table above. If you take overlapping courses, you will receive a credit reduction in the course where you have the lowest grade. If the grades are the same, the reduction will be applied to the course completed most recently.