Join us in Columbus, Ohio July 21–23, 2026

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While there are various ultrasound trainings available for nurses and sonographers who work within the pregnancy help movement, Heartbeat International has championed a new form of training that connects the technical needs and the spiritual needs for those working in pregnancy help. The training is held in two parts: First, students complete an online ultrasound training* through Heartbeat International’s Academy, which meets the Association of Women's Health Obstetric and Neonatal Nurses (AWHONN) guidelines for didactic training, as well as completing 25 abdominal and 5-10 transvaginal limited obstetrical scans as a prerequisite** to prepare for the in-person training. Next, students come on-site to participate in an in-person scan lab experience with one-on-one instruction from educators who are also sonographers credentialed in RDMS (OB/GYN) and RNs who have multiple years of experience imaging in Pregnancy Help Clinics.

By combining the technical, practical, and spiritual elements into one pregnancy help medical training, trainees will work toward becoming equipped, qualified, and ready to scan within their center. Looking for training for other Pregnancy Help staff? Click here!

This Clinical will include:

• 50+ Scanning Drills
• Pregnant models of all gestations
• Unique L.O.V.E. Approach Method of imaging the preborn babies
• Competency scanning pathology typically encountered in Limited Obstetric Diagnostic Ultrasound
• First simulation training offered nationally in the Pregnancy Help movement
  • Transvaginal instruction on simulation models
  • Mastering skills by scanning a simulated ectopic pregnancy
• Image Reviews
• Spiritually focused instructional approach
• Case Studies
• How to introduce a mom to her baby for the very first time
• Skills Evaluations for those completing training
• Supportive team to reinforce your calling

*Heartbeat International will offer 20 Continuing Education Contact Hours for nurses for the didactic portion of training and 12 Continuing Education Contact Hours for nurses for the clinical portion of training. Heartbeat International is an approved provider through the California Board of Nursing, Provider Number 16061.

The focus of the clinical event is on repetition and volume, along with spiritual encouragement and reinforcement of techniques and knowledge gained from the didactic training. The ideal participant is someone who is self-motivated and confident and needs a high volume of scans for training. This event is fast-paced and filled with drills, techniques, and one-on-one instruction from educators who are also sonographers credentialed in RDMS (OB/GYN) and RNs who have multiple years of experience imaging in Pregnancy Help Clinics. Each participant receives a skill evaluation by our instructors; however, Heartbeat International does not certify or credential any medical professional. The final determination of when a nurse can scan in a clinic is made by individual Medical Directors.

Pre-Training Preparation

• You must complete the didactic portion of Heartbeat's Online Ultrasound Training. You will not be permitted to scan without having met this requirement. You should be automatically enrolled in the didactic training within one business day and will receive an email to complete the training at www.HeartbeatAcademy.org. If the registered attendee has not received an email from Heartbeat International within 36 business hours of the registration, please let us know immediately.
• In order to get the most out of your time with us, you must complete 25 abdominal and 5-10 transvaginal limited obstetrical scans before arriving at the training site.

*Completion of Heartbeat's Online Ultrasound Didactic Training is a prerequisite to the LOVE Approach Ultrasound Clinical and is included in the cost of the training.

**Nurses attending the LOVE Approach Ultrasound Clinical have found many ways to obtain the prerequisite of 25 abdominal and 5-10 transvaginal limited obstetrical scans. Here are a few ways to fulfill this requirement.

• Scan with another clinic. Here is a locator to find nearby pregnancy help organizations.
• Offer a scanning day to scan clients who have been scanned previously with a sonographer or a trained nurse.
• Scan some women who are not pregnant, such as coworkers or friends, to image female anatomy and become acquainted with the function of an ultrasound system.
• Contact a local OB office for possible assistance with training scans.

Registration Information

***Your registration includes your hotel accommodations.***

The training and lodging will take place at The Ohioan Hotel & Event Center, an executive training facility located at 100 Green Meadows Drive, South, Lewis Center, OH 43035.

Your registration package includes:

• The LOVE Approach Ultrasound Clinical, including prerequisite Online Ultrasound Didactic Training
• Three nights lodging, room and tax: Monday check-in, Thursday check-out at The Ohioan Hotel & Event Center
  • Heartbeat will make your hotel room arrangements based on your registration. Please do not contact the hotel for lodging requests.
• Meals:
  • Continental Breakfast Tuesday–Thursday
  • Lunch Tuesday–Thursday
  • AM and PM Hot & Cold Beverage & Snack Breaks
  • Optional Monday evening Dinner & Tour of Heartbeat International headquarters, 3.8 miles from The Ohioan Hotel & Event Center
• Complimentary Wi-Fi
• Free parking

LAUC in Columbus, OH Pricing & Timetable

Register early to lock in the best rate! Price includes training, lodging, and meals.

We recommend that you wait to book airline reservations until your LAUC registration has been confirmed, as these trainings tend to fill up quickly.

Training Schedule

• Monday: Travel day. Check-in at the hotel is available starting at 3:00 p.m. Early check-in may be available if rooms are available.
• Tuesday-Thursday: Includes all-day sessions, typically 9:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m.

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