Product Code: 928

Price: $295.00

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 This course is intended for medical professionals gaining competence in reading ultrasound images. It includes a comprehensive review of images that are a result of limited obstetrical ultrasound exams in Pregnancy Centers. With the recommendations of professional societies, the modules have been created to use the technicalities of medicine as well as the uniqueness of Pregnancy Help Medical Clinics, molded together to give the mother the information she needs. Because some Medical Directors may perform hands-on scanning in their clinics at times, some of the information is intended for those actively scanning or for those who are instructing those who are scanning.

Healthcare professionals eligible to take the course:  MD, DO, PA, NP, CNM 

 

 

 

Module I- The Power of Seeing

  •      Discuss the unique use of ultrasound in Pregnancy Help Centers.

  •      Identify essential images that help bring the reality of life to the mother through ultrasound.

  •      Discuss your 'Why' regarding ultrasound and serving within a Pregnancy Care Center.

Module III- Ultrasound Physics

  • Discuss the basics of ultrasound physics.

  • Discuss ultrasound image quality.

  • Explain possible artifacts that may be encountered.

Module IV- Pelvic and Obstetrical Anatomy

  • Discuss basic first trimester obstetrical scanning.

  • Identify the female reproductive system sonographically.

  • Discuss the basic first trimester obstetrical structures imaged by ultrasound in a limited ultrasound exam.

Module V- Obstetrical Ultrasound

  • Discuss the basics of first-trimester scanning.

  • Explain how to measure Gestational Sac Diameter (GSD) and Crown-Rump-Length (CRL).

  • Explain the methods utilized to obtain fetal heart tracings. 

  • Discuss the basics of second and third trimester scanning.

 Module VI- Normal Variants and Atypical Findings 

  • Explain multiple gestation pregnancies and process of imaging them.

  • Explain normal variants that may be encountered in obstetrical scanning.

  • Identify common abnormalities encountered in obstetrical scanning.

Module VII- Abortion Pill Reversal and Ultrasound

  •  Recognize the reality of chemical abortions.

  •  Recognize the difference between morning after pill and abortion pill.

  •  Discuss the most common method of chemical abortions.

  •  Discuss the medical history differences in APR clients.

  •  Discuss the possible ultrasound images encountered.

Module VIII- Legal and Ethical Issues

  •  Discuss the tools of quality assurance that can be utilized in the Center to improve exams and accuracy.

  • Apply the knowledge obtained to utilize critical thinking skills.

  • Explain the most common obstetrical legal and ethical challenges in sonography.

Module IX- Self-Care and the Imager

  • Discuss the unique role of the imagers in Pregnancy Care Centers.

  • Explain the most common causes of injury in sonography.

  • Identify personal methods to help alleviate bodily and emotional stress.