The advanced course "Color-coded Duplex Sonography" (FKDS) concludes with a practical examination in tOSCE format. In this format, you will be assessed using standardized digital examination forms.

Our exam consists of several components:

In the first task, the setting of a specific vessel. Here, you will have to document the flow spectrum and interpret it using advanced questions. In addition, their technique (handling the device) and the doctor-patient relationship are observed and evaluated.
In the second step, freehand drawings and labeling of two standard planes are performed from memory.
You will have 5 minutes for each part of the exam. You will be tested in groups of 5 - 2 clays, 2 lie as a model, 1 draws. Here you will be rotated five times. The exam takes about 35 minutes in the group of five.

The exam is considered passed if, including the collected antestat points, the achieved score is at least 60% of the total achievable score. If necessary, the sliding clause according to study regulations § 20 (3) will be applied.

Course participants who have not exceeded the maximum absence rate of 15% (HS introductions and small group appointments) are admitted to the examination. Repeat examinations are offered in the course of the following semester and are announced in good time by posting. Students are automatically registered for a repeat examination if they fail. Students who fail to take or pass two repeat examinations in a row will not be admitted to any further repeat examinations.

Overview of the maximum achievable points (from WiSe 2019):
two pract. OSCE stations (3 x 40 p.) = 120 points
one drawing of the flow spectra (max. 20 p. ) = 20 points
three antestats (max. 3 p./antestat + 1 bonus point. x2) = 20 points.
Maximum points in total = 140 points
Passing grade (60%) (plus Antestats) = 84 points.

Grade distribution:
very good = from 126-140 p. (incl. Antestat)
good = from 112-126 p. (incl. Antestat)
satisfactory = from 98-112 p.(incl. Antestat)
sufficient = from 84-98 p. (incl. Antestat)