Obstetric Ultrasound Refresher
 
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
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  • To discuss individual challenges
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  • To improve understanding of the clinical questions that can be answered with Point of Care Ultrasound (PoCUS).
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  • To improve the ability to acquire ultrasound images.
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  • To improve the use of transducer movements – one at a time
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  • To improve the use of ultrasound buttons
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  • To improve recognition of normal ultrasound appearances
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  • Continue to understand when to on-refer
 
Aims:
 
    	
  • Explanation of isolated hand movements to improve images
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  • How to establish fetal presentation & lie
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  • To use a systematic approach to planning fetal biometry
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  • How to acquire correct planes for biometry measurements
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  • How to acquire AFI & Cord Doppler measurements
Course Content:
    	
  • Cervix & placenta
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  • Biometry
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  • AFI
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  • Cord Doppler
 
Accreditation
 
ASUM | CCPU units included in the course:
    	
  • Monitoring the Foetus
 
RANZCOG | Activity accredited for 12 Continuing Professional Development (CPD) points
 
ACRRM | Approved for 30 PDP points; 30 points PRPD; 30 pts MOPS Radiology; 30 pts MOPS Emergency Medicine
Eligible 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.
 
RACGP | Activity Number: 142746, 40 Category 1 points. Specific Requirement Eligibility – Diagnostic radiology
Grant Approved Training – 2 days under Emergency Medicine, Anaesthetics, Obstetrics and Surgery. Forward your certificate of attendance and program of the activity (including session times and content) and claim form to rural.procedural.grants@racgp.org.au.

Obstetric Ultrasound Refresher - 2 Day Course

$1,950.00Price