Midwifery
1 day
Third Trimester Ultrasound Course
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.
Description
This sonographer-led, one-day program is 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 using real patient models at varying gestations 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.
Prerequisites
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.