1st Trimester

Teacher

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Objectives

On completion of this one-day clinically focused ultrasound program, learners will be able to:

Use ultrasound system controls to optimise imaging for accurate diagnosis
Develop proficiency in probe manipulation to efficiently acquire diagnostic images
Describe the limitations and clinical integration of ultrasound in the assessment of early pregnancy
Use a systematic approach to conduct ultrasound assessment of early pregnancy to
- Confirm intrauterine pregnancy
- Evaluate for ectopic pregnancy
- Assess cause for pain and bleeding
- Date the pregnancy

CME recognition

Course Features

Modules (total) 3
Skill level Novice
Duration (days) 1
Lectures (hours) 2.0
Scan time (hours) 4.5
Clinician No
Zedu redo Yes

Class times

Day 1: 0830 – 1700

Modules

Image optimisation – interactive practical session

Explore system controls
Understand the impact of optimisation on the image
Presets, frequency, depth, focus and gain
How to label the image
How to store and review images

Probe Manipulation

Probe care
Probe moves
Probe grip
Probe and screen orientation
3D awareness of the anatomical position of the organs

Basic Early Pregnancy

Sonoembryology
Scan technique and approach to the early pregnancy examination
Ectopic pregnancy
Pain and bleeding in the first trimester
Measure fetal heart rate
Determine fetal viability
Clinical utility and application of ultrasound
Limitation and pitfalls
Techniques to improve visualisation
Free fluid in the peritoneum
Sonographic mimics of gestational sacs
Extra-membranous haemorrhage
Diagnostic criteria for pregnancy failure
Establish gestational age
Measure crown rump length

Scanning, scanning and more scanning on real women in their first trimester of pregnancy

CME details

ACEM | CPD accreditation pending

ACRRM | PDP units – 4 Performance Review, 1 Performance Review, 3 Educational Activity, 1 Performance Review | MOPS points 1. Eligible for procedural and training grants.

RACGP | This education is a CPD accredited activity under the RACGP CPD program

RANZCOG | This meeting has been approved for 7 PD points in the Clinical Expertise domain of the RANZCOG Continuing Professional Development Program

Approved by ACRRM and RACGP for the Rural Procedural Grants Program – GPs can receive $2000 per day for a maximum of 10 days of training per financial year, GPs providing hospital based emergency services can receive up to three days of eligible training per financial year.

A great training course is only the beginning of your ultrasound learning journey

To help you master ultrasound and lasting change from training we engage you from the outset

Before your course:
There are pre course activities & access to preparatory learning resources to maximise your in-class experience

During your course:

Short, sharp information sessions to provide foundational knowledge and clinical context
Lots of hands-on practical sessions with real people to scan (including for TV and obstetric scans). Our standardised patients models vary in age, size, shape and mobility to make the transition to clinical reality easier.
Case studies led by practising clinicians to demonstrate clinical utility
A variety of different machines to learn on
At the conclusion of your course we’ll lead you to create a skills development action plan, creating a pathway that you can use to apply your newly acquired skills, promote clinical integration and ultimately reach your final objective – ultrasound competency

After your course:
The learning continues

We encourage self-directed learning in the workplace with structured active learning plans
A great selection of free access online medical ultrasound (FoamUS) learning resources
You can subscribe to the weekly wrap – a weekly curation of ultrasound related hot tips and journal articles
Be a part of our community of clever – Join our peer support network with our monthly “Coaching Corner” sessions. Send in your questions, join the live online meeting and have your questions answered.

The Zedu Redo – our commitment to you

We encourage you to refresh your training with us by taking up the opportunity to return within 12 months and do a complimentary redo of this course at no cost (subject to availability)