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On completion of this module trainees should be able to:
demonstrate high level clinical skills in the performance of ultrasound assesment of fetal biometry, amniotic fluid volume and placental assessment;
apply current theories of ultrasound, basic sciences and communication to their clinical reasoning;
justify the contribution of ultrasound to the overall management of the patient;
self evaluate their performance in the clinical environment;
discuss the social and ethical implications of obstetric ultrasound;
communicate written information in an effective manner;
demonstrate good IT skills
The principal aim of this module is to offer participants the opportunity to develop clinical and academic knowledge of ultrasound and its role in the assessment of fetal biometry, amniotic fluid, placental and cervical assessment, principally in the following aspects:
• Ultrasound assessment of fetal size, growth, lie and presentation
• Ultrasound assessment of amniotic fluid volume
• Ultrasound assessment of the placenta and cervical length
Student Effort Type | Hours |
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Lectures | 26 |
Specified Learning Activities | 20 |
Autonomous Student Learning | 124 |
Placement/Work Experience | 80 |
Total | 250 |
Trainees must provide written evidence of an agreement with an obstetric ultrasound department to provide clinical ultrasound experience and supervision throughout this module. This agreement must be signed by the named clinical assessor.
Applicants should be obstetric and gynaecological trainees at Senior House Officer, Registrar or SPR level, consultants specialising in obstetrics and gynaecology, with approval to practice in Ireland; midwives registered with the Nusring and Midwifery Board Ireland(NMBI) or the UKCC, who provide antenatal care; or Radiographers with the approval to practice Radiography in Ireland or Northern Ireland, who currently practice ultrasound.
Other professionals are considered on individual merit (eg general nurses or general practitioners), but must be actively scanning in order to undertake modules in the Graduate Certificate Programme.
It is recommended that trainees spend as much time as possible performing clinical ultrasound examinations while undertaking ultrasound modules. Trainees will maximise their potential to develop high level clinical and academic skills in ultrasound by exceeding the minimum clinical hours stated for each module. Applicants should be computer literate and have continuous internet access for the duration of this programme.
Description | Timing | Component Scale | % of Final Grade | ||
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Practical Examination: Direct Observation of Procedural Skills (DOPS) x6 | Varies over the Trimester | n/a | Pass/Fail Grade Scale | Yes | 50 |
Portfolio: Record of Clinical Practice (record of all ultrasound cases observed, ultrasound clinical hours(minimum 80 hours) and cases performed (minimum 50 cases). Module incomplete if this is not achieved. |
Throughout the Trimester | n/a | Pass/Fail Grade Scale | No | 20 |
Continuous Assessment: Cased Based Discussions x 6 | Varies over the Trimester | n/a | Pass/Fail Grade Scale | No | 30 |
Remediation Type | Remediation Timing |
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Repeat (CFP) | Within Three Semesters |
• Feedback individually to students, post-assessment
• Self-assessment activities
Direct Observational Skills 1-6 Written (and verbal ) on request Case Based discussions : Written (and verbal ) on request Record of clinical Practice : Written (and verbal) on request