Ultrasound Training - OB/GYN Ultrasound

This five-day program is directed toward the performance of women's ultrasound procedures. An integrated approach of lecture, demonstrations, hands-on scanning experience with models accomplishes the educational objectives. The basics of instrumentation and physics are reinforced in the laboratory. The class is from 8 AM to 5 PM with a lunch hour. A variety of ultrasound equipment is available in the scan lab. A complete two-week program can be accomplished with this course preceded by the five day Abdominal Ultrasound course.

Objectives
At the completion of this course, the learner will be able to:

• Utilize the principles of instrumentation to set up ultrasound equipment for scanning.
• Recognize and identify fetal anatomy and the gynecologic orientation of the female pelvis.
• Perform a basic endovaginal ultrasound exam.
• Perform a satisfactory fetal ultrasound exam.
• Identify the fetal and uterine anomalies and their ultrasound appearance.
• Apply appropriate measurement techniques in transabdominal and endovaginal scanning.

Course Topics

• Instrumentation
• Anatomy Review
• Scan Protocols
• Orientation and Perspective
• Endovaginal Approach
• Non-pregnant Female Pelvis
• First Trimester
• Second and Third Trimester
• Fetal Growth and Development
• Biophysical Profiles
• Gestational Measurement
• Complications in Pregnancy

CME Credits
"The Advanced Health Education Center is accredited by the Accreditation Council for Continuing Medical Education to provide continuing medical education for physicians."
"The Advanced Health Education Center designates this educational activity for a maximum of 40 hours AMA PRA Category I(tm). Physician should claim credit commensurate with the extent of their participation in the activity."
"The American College of Obstetricians and Gynecologists has assigned 40 cognate hours (Formal Learning) to this program." "The Society of Diagnostic Medical Sonographers allows 30 hours CE Credit."