Obstetric Ultrasound Refresher - 2 Day Course
 
This 2-day workshop is suitable for those who have attended an obstetric ultrasound course previously and wish to improve their scanning skills.
 
COURSE OBJECTIVES
 
	
To discuss individual prior knowledge & skills
	
To discuss individual challenges
	
To improve understanding of the clinical questions that can be answered with Point of Care Ultrasound (PoCUS).
	
To improve the ability to acquire ultrasound images.
	
To improve the use of transducer movements – one at a time
	
To improve the use of ultrasound buttons
	
To improve recognition of normal ultrasound appearances
	
Continue to understand when to on-refer
 
AIMS
 
	
Explanation of isolated hand movements to improve images
	
How to establish fetal presentation & lie
	
To use a systematic approach to planning fetal biometry
	
How to acquire correct planes for biometry measurements
	
How to acquire AFI & Cord Doppler measurements
 
CONTENT
	
Cervix & placenta
	
Biometry
	
AFI
	
Cord Doppler
 
ACCREDITATION & APPROVALS
 
ASUM | CCPU units included in the course:
	
Monitoring the Foetus
 
ACRRM | This course is approved for 15 total activity hours. PDP units: 15 Educational Activity. Grant eligibility: Emergency Medicine, Anaesthetics, Obstetrics, Surgery.
 
RACGP | Pending approval.
 
LOCATION
Gold Coast Office
2 Miami Key
Broadbeach Waters, QLD 4218