Midwifery
1 day
Third Trimester Ultrasound Course for Midwives
Course highlights
- System orientation and probe manipulation techniques.
- Image optimisation for clear and accurate results.
- Ultrasound techniques to determine fetal head position.
- Identifying key signs of fetal well-being.
- Practical third trimester scanning techniques.
- Best practices in ultrasound hygiene.
Course Dates
Description
This ultrasound course for midwives is a sonographer-led, one-day program tailored for midwives and nurses interested in gaining practical skills in third trimester ultrasound. The course emphasises a systematic approach to scanning, with a focus on hands-on practice with pregnant women at varying stages within the third trimester.
Participants will learn in small group sessions, ensuring personalised guidance in a supportive, practical learning environment. The course covers key techniques for fetal assessment, placental evaluation, and identifying fetal well-being, providing essential skills for performing point-of-care ultrasound in clinical settings.
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Who should attend?
- Midwife
- Nurse
- Nurse Practitioner
Objectives
The objectives of this third trimester ultrasound course are:
- Perform system orientation and demonstrate correct probe manipulation for third trimester ultrasound.
- Identify and measure cervical length using transabdominal scanning techniques.
- Locate and examine the placenta, and describe any placental variants observed.
- Determine fetal presentation, including fetal number, situs, and lie.
- Identify key fetal structures and confirm fetal position and anatomy.
- Assess and record cardiac activity using M-mode and PW Doppler techniques.
- Measure the Amniotic Fluid Index (AFI) and Deepest Vertical Pocket (DVP).
- Recognise signs of fetal well-being during ultrasound scanning.
- Understand the limitations of point-of-care ultrasound and identify when to refer patients for further evaluation.
Meet the Faculty
This course is taught by our Sonographer Faculty together with our Obstetrics & Gynaecology Faculty, bringing expertise in ultrasound imaging and specialist maternity care.
Prerequisites
Our courses are designed exclusively for medical and allied health professionals.
The prior ultrasound experience assumed for this course is highlighted below.
| None/Minimal | Don’t use ultrasound |
| Limited | Use ultrasound weekly/monthly |
| Moderate/Experienced | Use ultrasound daily/weekly |
HOURS
| Theoretical | 2 |
| Practical | 5 |
| Total | 7 |
CATERING
Morning tea, a light lunch and refreshments are provided each day.