Kerry Thoirs

Kerry Thoirs is the Associate Head of School (Academic) at the School of Health Scieneces (City East Campus). Kerry has held leadership positions in both the clinical and academic sectors; with experience in curriculum development and an interest in flexible delivery. Her extensive past clinical experience translates into a focus that teaching in Health Science programs needs to not only meet students needs and expectations, but also should also meet the expectations of external stakeholders. Kerry's discipline area is in Medical Radiations, in particular medical sonography, and she is eager to encourage research and innovative teaching practices in these areas. Sonography of the ulnar nerve, Online teaching, Ultrasound measurements of muscle, Simulated Learning in Medical Radiations

[2026] Liu, G., Oomens, D., Graves, A., Weiley, V., Bevan, C., Lamb, K., . . . Thoirs, K. (2026). Ultrasound Assessment for Chronic Venous Insufficiency: Introducing an Evidence-Based Clinical Guideline for Sonographers. Sonography, 13(1), 11 pages. [2026] Thoirs, K., & Kinnane, P. (2026). The Range of Examinations and Roles Performed by Sonographers in Australia and New Zealand: What Does It Mean for a Profession-Based Career Framework?. Sonography, 13(3), 15 pages. [2025] Thoirs, K., & Kinnane, P. (2025). Profession-based career framework and career pathways: insights from Australian and New Zealand sonographers. Sonography, 12(4), 496-511. [2025] Osborne, B., Thoirs, K., Van Kessel, G., King, S., & Milanese, S. (2025). Radiography student self-efficacy of clinical skills: A comparative