Objectives
On completion of this 1st trimester ultrasound online program, learners will be able to:
- Compare the advantages and disadvantages of transabdominal and transvaginal ultrasound in early pregnancy assessment
- Outline the scan protocols and transducer placement for ultrasound examination of early pregnancy
- Describe the sonographic appearances and diagnostic criteria of
- Normal intrauterine pregnancy
- Ectopic pregnancy
- Miscarriage
- Molar pregnancy
- Twin pregnancy
- Pregnancy of unknown location
- Outline the diagnostic criteria for pregnancy failure
PLUS - included in this module is our Getting Started in Ultrasound program
This online module is perfect for getting started. Through a combination of focused video explanations and guided interactive activities you will be able to:
- Navigate your way around your system and its primary functions
- Set up for an ultrasound exam
- Choose the appropriate imaging mode - B-mode, M-mode, colour Doppler, power Doppler, spectral Doppler
- Optimise your image
- Make accurate measurements
- Archive your images
You’ll also learn the fundamental and often neglected building blocks of successful imaging:
- How you can find the right window to get the best view of the anatomy
- What actions you can take to purposefully get the best image that you can
- How to scan safely
- How to look after your machine
Features
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Duration (hours)
8.5+
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Videos on demand
18 (>5 hours)
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Resources
Yes
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Downloadable learning activities
Yes
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Skills development plan
Yes
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Case studies
9 (1 hour)
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Lifetime access
Yes
Modules
Basic Early Pregnancy
- Sonoembryology
- Scan technique and approach to the early pregnancy examination
- Ectopic pregnancy
- Pain and bleeding in the first trimester
- Measure fetal heart rate
- Determine fetal viability
- Clinical utility and application of ultrasound
- Limitation and pitfalls
- Techniques to improve visualisation
- Free fluid in the peritoneum
- Sonographic mimics of gestational sacs
- Extra-membranous haemorrhage
- Diagnostic criteria for pregnancy failure
- Establish gestational age
- Measure crown rump length
PLUS – Our Getting Started in Ultrasound Module
Getting Started in Ultrasound
Knobology
- Explore system controls
- Set-up for an examination
- Choose the right probe
- Define the ultrasound modes
- Understand the impact of optimisation on the image – frequency, depth, focus and gain
- How to perform measurements
- How to store and review images
Scanning Principles
- Probe care
- Probe moves
- Scanning safely – ergonomics of ultrasound
- Probe and screen orientation
- 3D awareness of the anatomical position of the organs
- How to get good images
CME details
ACEM | Participants can self-record the time spent viewing the course content for CPD.
ACP | This course is recognised by the Australasian College of Paramedicine for CPD hours.
ANZCA | Participants in the ANZCA CPD program can claim attendance under the Knowledge and Skills category ‘Learning sessions’ at 1 credit per hour for the lectures/presentations. Hands on workshops may be claimed under the Knowledge and skills category ‘Short format learning’ at 2 credits per hour.
CICM | Category 1
RACS | Recognised for CPD – Education.
