Obstetric
5 days
Obstetric Ultrasound Course
ASUM, ACEM, ACRRM, RACGP, RANZCOG
Course highlights
- Ultrasound machine orientation
- Transducer manipulation techniques
- First Trimester ultrasound
- Third Trimester ultrasound
- FAST scan
- Case based discussion
Course Dates
Description
This five-day Obstetric ultrasound course will have you examining both the first and third trimesters of pregnancy.
Develop transabdominal and transvaginal techniques to acquire, interpret, document and apply ultrasound to clinical management and improve patient care. Identify pathology, multiple pregnancy and pregnancy of unknown location. Locate correct planar anatomy and measure fetal biometry, Amniotic Fluid Index (AFI), Deepest Vertical Pocket (DVP)Â and Dopplers.
Locate correct planar anatomy and assess for free fluid in the setting of a FAST scan.
Consolidate your skills with our mastery approach to learning, with hands-on practical scanning on real patient models. This course allows you time to consolidate skills over the five days.
Who should attend?
- Obstetric Registrar
- Junior House Officer
- Midwife
- Obstetrician
- Rural Generalist
- Senior House Officer
- Sonographer
Objectives
The objectives of this obstetric ultrasound course are:
First Trimester Ultrasound
- Identify and examine an intrauterine pregnancy.
- Identify, measure and document a fetal heartbeat.
- Describe the criteria for failed pregnancy.
- Describe pregnancy of unknown location.
- Â Perform transvaginal ultrasound examinations (Phantom only)
Third Trimester Ultrasound
- Identify and measure cervical length.
- Identify and examine the placenta
- Discuss some placenta, cord & cervix — variants and pathology.
- Discuss translabial scanning.
- Establish fetal lie and locate fetal structures.
- Identify and record cardiac activity using M-mode and pulsed wave.
- Locate correct planar anatomy and measure fetal biometry (BPD, HC, AC, FL, EFW)
- Identify normal and abnormal fetal anatomy in the following fetal regions: head, heart, abdomen, pelvis, spine, limbs;
- Identify signs of fetal wellbeing;
- Assess and measure the Deepest Vertical Pocket (DVP) and Amniotic Fluid Index(AFI)
- Assess and perform the measurements of the umbilical artery cord doppler and the middle cerebral artery doppler.
- Describe the limitations of point of care ultrasound and when to on-refer the patient.
FAST Scan
- Discuss the principles of the FAST scan.
- Identify the correct scanning planes.
- Assess and identify any pathology present.
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 |
Accreditation
ASUM
ASUMCCPU Units included in this course:
- Basic Early Pregnancy
- Basic Monitoring the Fetus
ACEM
ACEMApproved for Educational Activities 37.5 hours.
ACRRM
ACRRMThis course is approved for 33 total activity hours. PDP units: 33 Educational Activity. Grant eligibility: Emergency Medicine, Anaesthetics, Obstetrics, Surgery. Grant eligibility: Emergency Medicine, Anaesthetics, Obstetrics, Surgery.
RACGP
RACGPCPD Approved Activity under RACGP 2023-25 CPD program. Approved for Educational Activities 7 hours, Reviewing Performance 25 hours, specific requirements diagnostic radiology, 4 days Anaesthetics, Obstetrics, Surgery and 3 days Emergency Medicine training grants. Provider Number 214288, Activity ID 433800.
RANZCOG
RANZCOGApproved for RANZCOG Trainees for FRANZCOG training.
HOURS
| Theoretical | 8.25 |
| Practical | 22.25 |
| Total | 30.5 |
CATERING
Morning tea, a light lunch and refreshments are provided each day.