Course overview
1st & 2nd September 2020
A well established CASE accredited short course, giving you access to the use of ultrasound for the diagnosis of early pregnancy problems. Designed and delivered by a team of experienced professionals, this obstetric ultrasound course will give you a safe foundation and clear scope of practice.
Our fully equipped clinical skills centre boasts simulators (provided by scan trainer) together with state of the art Samsung medical systems (provided by MIS Healthcare) to give you the best start to your ultrasound training. Expert lectures proceed hands on practical training in a ratio not exceeding 2:1. Whether you’re a nurse, midwife, obstetrician or radiographer looking to get started in the field, this course will provide an appropriate starting point. This course is suitable for fertility nurses who wish to learn ultrasound
To register your place, please make your booking via Eventbrite on the link below.
Register today on eventbrite for our Basic Gynaecology & Early Pregnancy Ultrasound COURSe
If you’d like to know more about registering on this Basic Gynaecology & Early Pregnancy Ultrasound Course speak to our School of Radiology team on 01202 436505 or send your enquiry on the form below.
Key Information
- Course title:
- Pregnancy Ultrasound
- Duration:
- 2 Day Introductory Seminar
Course leader
Warren Foster
BSc (Hons), DR. MSc. MU - Head of School of Radiology
Warren Foster is currently Head of AECC University College's School of Radiology, a member of the Senior Management Group and program Lead for the MSc Ultrasound courses. With more than 15 years of Ultrasound experience across numerous specialities within the NHS, he is ideally placed to support your studies.
Course details
The course aim is to offer an educational pathway for current medical practitioners, whether your background is nursing, medicine or imaging, in the safe use of ultrasound. You will be trained in the acquisition of ultrasound images of basic gynaecology and early pregnancy problems. A team of experts will help you understand these images in correlation with the medical history to facilitate accurate decisions in patient management.
Stage One
Two days of lectures, demonstrations, and practical workshops using models and patients. Covering ultrasound physics, equipment controls, quality assurance, and safety aspects of ultrasound. See the full timetable in the accordions below.
Stage 2
Ideally students will have their own clinical placements. Help can be provided with this, however this is not guaranteed. Please call 01202 436505 to speak to someone in the team about this or email smureception@aecc.ac.uk
Unit breakdown
Registration 8.30
Morning 9.00 - 13.15
- Introduction
- Ultrasound Physics
- Ultrasound Equipment
- Pelvic Ultrasound (anatomy/pathology)
- First Trimester Ultrasound (anatomy /pathology)
- Ultrasound Technique (transabdominal/transvaginal)
Break 13.15 - 14.00
Light lunch is included.
Afternoon 14.00 - 17.00
- Ultrasound Quality Assurance
- Ultrasound Safety
- Complications of Early Pregnancy
- Ectopic Pregnancy
- Consultants overview
Morning 9.00 - 13.15
- Conduct of Ultrasound Scanning
- Reproductive Medicine
- Practical Demonstration
- Workshop
- Organisation of Ultrasound Services
Break 13.15 - 14.00
Light lunch is included.
Afternoon 14.00 - 17.00
Training issues
- Guidelines
- Discussion
- Feedback
Entry Requirements
Previous relevant Health Sciences degree
Course Fees
Stage 1: 2 day introductory seminar £810.00
Stage 2: Clinical placement within your workplace
Stage 3 (Assessment): £265.00
Please note there will be a £25 charge to re issue any duplicate certificates
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