We understand that as a healthcare professional, time is of the essence. Our in-depth 5-day OB/GYN ultrasound course helps the participants obtain extensive knowledge of female and fetal anatomy through lecture followed by faculty-supervised, hands-on training with live models. Join us as we increase your confidence level and scanning skills in this course by providing an overview of ultrasound physics, first, second, and third trimester anatomy, measurements and anomalies.  

Our state of the art scan lab increases your ability to recognize normal and abnormal anatomy. The opportunity to practice fetal measurements on a variety of models improves the techniques needed to acquire diagnostic images according to AIUM guidelines. Both transabdominal and endovaginal scanning approaches will be utilized in the scan lab allowing for overall development of skills and appropriate scan protocols.

Faculty: Virlene Guzman, RDMS - No relevant financial relationships to disclose.

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

• Set up ultrasound system in order to obtain diagnostic images
• Recognize normal and abnormal anatomy while performing a basic endovaginal ultrasound exam of the pelvis
• Perform a satisfactory fetal ultrasound exam following the AIUM recommended protocol
• Identify fetal and uterine anomalies and their ultrasound appearance
• Apply appropriate measurement techniques in GYN and OB
• Identify ultrasound findings necessary to rule out ectopic pregnancy

Course Topics

• Instrumentation and orientation
• Normal anatomy review
• Scan protocols
• Endovaginal approach
• Non-pregnant female pelvis
• First, second and third trimester
• Fetal growth and development          
• Gestational measurements
• Fetal anomalies, placenta and doppler
• Ectopic pregnancy

Target Audience
Physicians who are at an entry level of ultrasound scanning and interpretation  OB/GYN specialists, family practice,  internal medicine, emergency medicine and others with a special interest in OB/GYN ultrasound: sonographers, midwives, physician assistants, nurse practitioners and other health professionals learning OB/GYN ultrasound or cross training.

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™. Physicians should claim credit commensurate with the extent of their participation in the activity.”

SDMS Credit

• “The Society of Diagnostic Medical Sonographers allows 30 hours CE Credit.”

Scan With the Experts

We understand that you may want/need to practice your new skill set more than the regularly scheduled courses allow. You can add an extra day of scanning in addition to this course by calling AHEC and speaking to a faculty member about our Scan with the Experts option. Additionally, Scan with the Experts sessions can be set up without registering for a regularly scheduled course to enhance your already developed skills. Call AHEC at 1-800-239-1361 for more information.

AHEC Cancellation and Refund Policy for Skills Courses

AHEC defines a skills course as a limited enrollment course where a received registration with payment reserves your place in a course (i.e. all Ultrasound courses, Mammography Initial Training and other theory courses). For cancellations received at least two weeks prior to the course date, a refund less a 30% processing fee will be given. Within two weeks of the course, no refund is given, but a tuition credit – less a 30% processing fee – may be applied to a future course. No refunds or tuition credit is given for non-attendance. Facilities may substitute employees by notification to AHEC at least one week in advance.