Obstetric & Gynaecological Ultrasound
 
DESCRIPTION
 
Evaluate all trimesters of pregnancy with a systematic approach to scanning. Acquire, interpret and integrate ultrasound findings into clinical management. Establish viability, identify multiple pregnancies, confirm situs, establish gestational age and monitor the developing fetus. Assess growth and wellbeing. Locate correct planar anatomy & measure fetal biometry, AFI and Doppler. Fine tune your probe manipulation techniques in transabdominal and transvaginal scanning. Fine tune your probe manipulation techniques in transabdominal and transvaginal scanning.Suitable for all health- practioners interested in mastering obstetric ultrasound.
 
CONTENT
 
	
System orientation and probe manipulation techniques
Gynaecology
	
Assesment of Uterus & adnexa transabdominally
First Trimester
	
Early pregnancy assessment-Transabdominal and transvaginal techniques 
Second & Third Trimester
	
Identifying the cervix & placental location
	
Fetal location and lie
	
Fetal Biometry
	
Fetal Anatomy 
	
Amniotic Fluid Index (AFI)
	
Cord Doppler
 
COURSE OBJECTIVES
 
 On completion of the course the student should be able to: 
 
Early Pregnancy
	
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 
 
Monitoring the Fetus (2nd & 3rd Trimester)
	
Identify & measure the cervix  length
	
Identify & examine the placenta 
	
Describe some placenta, cord & cervix- variants & pathology
	
Discuss trans labial 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 normal fetal anatomy & some abnormal fetal anatomy in the following regions fetal head, heart, abdomen, pelvis, spine & limbs using case based learning and presentations
	
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 | CPU units included in the course:
	
Basic Early Pregnancy
	
Advanced Early Pregnancy 
	
Monitoring the Foetus (2nd and 3rd trimester)
  
RANZCOG | 24 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 30 Continuing Professional Development (CPD) hours as complying with ACEM standards and policies for Early Pregnancy (1st trimester) and Monitoring the Foetus (2nd and 3rd trimester).
 
ACRRM I Approved PDP units = 27 Educational activity
Grant eligible Emergency Medicine I 3 days I Obstetrics, Surgery & Anaesthetics I 4 days
 
RACGP | CPD Accredited Activity 40 points I Activity Number: 192307
Grant eligible Emergency Medicine I 3 days I Obstetrics, Surgery & Anaesthetics I 4 days