RDGY41000

This module offers participants the opportunity to develop clinical and academic knowledge of ultrasound and its role in the management of early pregnancy. It aims to equip participants with a level of competence in ultrasound scanning that will enable them to understand the indications for ultrasound examinations, perform scans safely and competently, report on scan findings in the clinical context and know when to refer patients for a more detailed assessment. Technology of ultrasound is incorporated into this clinical module and topics covered will ensure the student is competent in selecting appropriate equipment parameters to optimise image acquisition and record optimal representative images. This module is designed to provide both theoretical and practical training, with a significant emphasis on clinical experience. Students registered for this module are offered the opportunity to study the following aspects of early pregnancy ultrasound: the fundamental principles of ultrasound examinations in the management of early pregnancy; ultrasound diagnosis of normal early pregnancy; ultrasound diagnosis of early embyronic demise; ultrasound diagnosis of a suspected ectopic pregnancy. Completion of this module awards the student the professional certificate in early pregnancy ultrasound. In order to undertake this module participants must be actively scanning in an obstetric ultrasound department and have a named clinical supervisor. This involves arranging a clinical placement and providing evidence of an agreement to spend a minimum of 80 hours practicing clinical early pregnancy ultrasound while undertaking this module.

Attendance at the study day and engagement with all on-line lectures and other on-line material, e.g submission of E Portfolio is compulsory