Obstetric
2 days
Third Trimester Ultrasound Course
ASUM, ACM, MC
Course highlights
- System orientation and probe manipulation techniques
- Transabdominal and translabial techniques
- Third Trimester scanning techniques
Description
This two-day third trimester ultrasound course is specifically designed for Midwives and Nurses who have an interest in point of care ultrasound (PoCUS). This course focuses on hands-on practical scanning of real patient models of varying gestations within the third trimester.
Who should attend?
- Midwife
- Nurse
- Nurse Practitioner
Objectives
On completion of the course the student should be able to:
- Identify and measure the cervix length.
- Identify and examine the placenta.
- Describe some placenta, cord and cervix variants and pathology.
- Establish fetal lie and locate fetal structures.
- Identify and record cardiac activity; M mode and PW.
- Locate correct planar anatomy and measure fetal biometry (BPD, HC, AC & FL & EFW).
- Identify signs of fetal wellbeing.
- Scan and measure the Amniotic Fluid Index (AFI) and Deepest Vertical Pocket (DVP).
- Scan and measure the umbilical artery cord doppler and the middle cerebral artery doppler.
- Be aware of the limitations of point of care ultrasound and when to on-refer the patient.
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 |
ASUM
ACM
HOURS
| Theoretical | 4.75 |
| Practical | 8 |
| Total | 12.75 |
CATERING
Morning tea, a light lunch and refreshments are provided each day.