Comprehensive Obstetric Ultrasound

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Objectives

On completion of this four-day clinically focused ultrasound program, learners will:

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 the following ultrasound examinations:
- Transabdominal and transvaginal pelvic assessment
- 1st trimester
- 2nd trimester
- 3rd trimester
Use a systematic approach to conduct ultrasound assessment of
1. Pelvis using transabdominal and transvaginal approach
2. Early pregnancy for miscarriage, confirm intrauterine positioning or ectopic location and cause for pain and bleeding
3. Fetal well-being
4. Fetal growth in third trimester
5. Multiple pregnancy
Develop basic practical proficiency in transvaginal scanning

CME recognition

Course Features

Modules (total) 8
Skill level All
Duration (days) 4
Lectures (hours) 8.75
Scan time (hours) 17.25
Clinician Yes
Zedu redo Yes

Class times

Day 1: 0830 – 1700
Day 2: 0900 – 1700
Day 3: 0900 – 1700
Day 4: 0900 – 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 of 1 st trimester fetal development
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
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

Basic Gynaecology

Transabdominal scan technique and approach to pelvic exam
Transvaginal scan technique and approach to the pelvic exam
Sonoanatomy of pelvic organs
Cyclic changes and life cycle changes to anatomy and their sonoappearances
Basic pathologies of uterus and endometrium
Common pathologies of the ovaries
Limitations and pitfalls
Techniques to improve visualisation

Scanning, scanning and more scanning including TRANSVAGINAL scanning on REAL patient models

2nd and 3rd Trimester Biometry

Scan technique to acquire images
Identify landmarks for accurate imaging
How to measure BPD, HC, AC and FL
Limitations of biometric measurements
Assessment of fetal growth
Fetal growth restriction
Small for gestational age
How to use calculations packages
Knobology
Limitations and pitfalls
Techniques to improve visualisation

Scanning, scanning and more scanning on real women in their second and third trimesters of pregnancy

Maternal Environment

Establish fetal presentation
Placental position
Measure cervical length

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

Fetal Well-Being

Scan technique for AFI and fetal Dopplers
Measure AFI
Fetal tone, breathing and movements
Measure fetal heart rate
Umbilical artery Doppler and interpretation
Middle Cerebral artery Doppler and interpretation
Clinical utility and application
Limitations and pitfalls
Techniques to improve visualisation

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

Multiple Pregnancy

Determining chorionicity and amnionicity
Twin labelling
Timing, frequency and content of ultrasound examinations
How to conduct the ultrasound exam and not get confused
Screening and diagnosis of fetal growth restriction
Sonographic appearances of TTTS, TRAP sequence, conjoined twins
Limitations and pitfalls
Techniques to improve visualisation

CME details

ACRRM | Pending. Eligible for procedural and training grants

ASUM | CCPU Accredited Units: Basic Early Pregnancy, Advanced Early Pregnancy, Monitoring the Fetus, Basic Gynaecology

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

RANZCOG | This meeting has been approved for 28 RANZCOG CPD hours (Educational Activities)

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)