DDU Regulations - Australasian Society for Ultrasound in Medicine

DDU Regulations
REGULATIONS FOR THE DIPLOMA OF DIAGNOSTIC ULTRASOUND
1. Governance
1.1 The Diploma of Diagnostic Ultrasound (DDU) is awarded by the Council of the
Australasian Society for Ultrasound in Medicine (ASUM) to appropriately qualified
candidates of good standing who are ordinarily resident and registered as medical
practitioners in Australia or New Zealand who have undergone training in
ultrasonography acceptable to the ASUM Council and who have achieved a pass in each
of the assessments.
1.2 The DDU is managed by the DDU Board of Examiners, a Committee of the ASUM
Council. The role of the DDU Board of Examiners is to:
1.2.1 Uphold the status of the DDU and the standard of diagnostic medical ultrasound as
practiced by holders of the DDU.
1.2.2 Determine and publish curriculum and syllabus.
1.2.3 Develop learning resources.
1.2.4 Set and mark assessments in conjunction with DDU Examiners.
1.2.5 Make recommendations to the ASUM Council regarding the award of the DDU.
2. Admission
2.1 Admission to the DDU is available to suitably qualified members and trainee members of
ASUM.
2.2 Before admission to the DDU each candidate shall either:
2.2.1 Provide evidence of permanent resident status in Australia or New Zealand
2.2.2 Provide evidence of a visa allowing him/her a residency period sufficient to meet all
criteria for the DDU while resident in Australia or New Zealand.
OR
2.3 Applicants must have a medical degree recognised in Australia or New Zealand and
registration as a medical practitioner with the Medical Board or Council of a state or
territory of Australia and New Zealand. Applicants may be asked to provide evidence of
registration.
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