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
	
Early pregnancy assessment
	
Transabdominal and transvaginal techniques 
	
Third Trimester-	
		
Identifying the cervix & placental location
		
Fetal location and lie
		
Fetal Biometry
		
Amniotic Fluid Index (AFI)
		
Cord Doppler
	
	
 
COURSE OBJECTIVES
 
On completion of the course the student should be able to: 
 
	
Identify & examine an intrauterine pregnancy with a heartbeat present
	
Describe the criteria for failed pregnancy
	
Describe pregnancy of unknown location
	
Commence scanning on transvaginal phantoms 
	
Identify & measure the cervix length
	
Identify & examine the placenta 
	
Describe some placenta, cord & cervix- variants & pathology
	
Discuss translabial scanning   
	
Establish fetal lie and locate fetal structures  
	
Identify & record cardiac activity	
		
M-mode 
		
Pulsed Wave ( > 12 weeks)
	
	
	
Locate correct planar anatomy & measure fetal biometry (BPD, HC, AC & FL & EFW)
	
Identify signs of fetal wellbeing 
	
Scan & measure the Amniotic Fluid Index
	
Scan & measure the umbilical artery cord Doppler  
	
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
	
Advanced Early Pregnancy
	
Monitoring the Foetus
  
RANZCOG | 18 CPD points
Trainees are able to obtain credit for courses undertaken up to 12 months before they commenced in the FRANZCOG training program
 
ACRRM I Awaiting approval