Introduction to Obstetrics
 
DESCRIPTION
 
This 2 day program is specifically designed for health professionals who have an interest in point of care obstetric ultrasound. Practical scanning with volunteers at varying gestations is also included.
 
CONTENT
 
    	
  • System orientation and probe manipulation techniques
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  • Early pregnancy assessment
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  • Transabdominal and transvaginal techniques 
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  • Third Trimester-	
      		
    • Identifying the cervix & placental location
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    • Fetal location and lie
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    • Fetal Biometry
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    • Amniotic Fluid Index (AFI)
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    • Cord Doppler
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COURSE OBJECTIVES
 
On completion of the course the student should be able to: 
 
    	
  • Identify & examine an intrauterine pregnancy with a heartbeat present
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  • Describe the criteria for failed pregnancy
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  • Describe pregnancy of unknown location
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  • Commence scanning on transvaginal phantoms 
    	
  • Identify & measure the cervix length
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  • Identify & examine the placenta 
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  • Describe some placenta, cord & cervix- variants & pathology
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  • Discuss translabial scanning   
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  • Establish fetal lie and locate fetal structures  
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  • Identify & record cardiac activity	
      		
    • M-mode 
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    • Pulsed Wave ( > 12 weeks)
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  • Locate correct planar anatomy & measure fetal biometry (BPD, HC, AC & FL & EFW)
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  • Identify signs of fetal wellbeing 
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  • Scan & measure the Amniotic Fluid Index
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  • Scan & measure the umbilical artery cord Doppler  
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  • Be aware of the limitations of point of care ultrasound and when to on-refer the patient
 
ACCREDITATION
 
ASUM | CCPU units included in the course:
 
    	
  • Basic Early Pregnancy
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  • Advanced Early Pregnancy
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  • Monitoring the Foetus
  
RANZCOG | 12 CPD points
Trainees are able to obtain credit for courses undertaken up to 12 months before they commenced in the FRANZCOG training program
 
ACEM |  This course accredited for 15 Continuing Professional Development (CPD) hours as complying with ACEM standards and policies for Pregnancy (1st trimester) and Monitoring the Foetus (2nd and 3rd Trimester).
 
ACRRM | Approved PDP units - 15 Educational activity points and 1 Performance review point – 1 MOPS pointEligible for Rural Procedural Grants Funding – 2 days under all components (Emergency Medicine, Anaesthetics, Obstetrics and Surgery)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. Access: rural.procedural.grants@racgp.org.au.
 
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. Access: rural.procedural.grants@racgp.org.au.
 
CICM | Lectures – Category 2A, points per hour 1;
Demonstrations – Category 2B, points per hour 2; 
Skills – Category 3B, points per hour 3
 
RACGP | Awaiting Approval
 
ACM | Australian College Midwives approved for 11 CPD points

Introduction to Obstetrics - 2 Day Course

$1,950.00Price
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