Limited OB Ultrasound

Expedite your patient’s diagnosis with the tools and techniques needed to obtain a diagnostic image with ultrasound.  This two-day program combines lecture and supervised hands on scan experience on live models for the healthcare professional.

Content presented will include an introduction to ultrasound instrumentation and female anatomy. Both transabdominal and endovaginal scanning techniques will be discussed. Fetal measurements, anomalies, BPP and placenta will be discussed.

Scan With the Experts

Sometimes it takes an additional day or two of scanning to generate confidence in your new skill set.  If you would like to add a day or two, all our ultrasound skills courses can be scheduled with additional scan days in our state of the art interactive scan lab. Give us a call and discuss your needs with our faculty so we can help you achieve your goals.

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

• Utilize the principles of instrumentation to obtain diagnostic images
• Identify the difference in techniques related to transabdominal and transvaginal pelvic scanning techniques
• Identify basic fetal anatomy, and perform a BPP
• Complete a limited OB exam
• Identify basic fetal anomalies and their ultrasound appearance
• Apply appropriate measurement techniques for obtaining gestational age according to AIUM standards
• Recognize the parameters needed to diagnose ectopic pregnancy

Course Topics

• Physics and instrumentation in ultrasound
• Pelvic anatomy as related to first trimester ultrasound
• Fetal normal and abnormal anatomy
• Scan protocols as recommended by AIUM
• Fetal growth and development
• Fetal measurements and BPP
• Ectopic pregnancy

Target Audience

Physicians seeking entry level information for OB and gynecological ultrasound. Physician specialties can include but are not limited to OB/GYN specialists, family practice, internal medicine, emergency medicine or radiology. In addition, this course is beneficial for nurses, midwives, sonographers, physician assistants, nurse practitioners and radiology technicians.

CME Credit

• “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 education activity for a maximum of 16 hours of AMA PRA Category 1™. Physician should claim credit commensurate with the extent of their participation in the activity.”
• “The Society of Diagnostic Medical Sonographers allows 12 hours CE Credit.”

Faculty: Debbie Robertson, BS, RDMS