Course overview
The aim of this course is to allow the student to acquire the advanced knowledge and skills required to practice in the area of obstetric and gynaecologic sonography with autonomy, well developed judgement, adaptability and responsibility. Scanning techniques and interpretation of images of female pelvis (anatomy, transabdominal and transvaginal scanning techniques), first, second and third trimesters of pregnancy, and the related disease processes, physiology, pathophysiology and embryology.
Course learning outcomes
- Autonomously plan and describe the implementation of an obstetric and gynacological sonographic examination using knowledge of relevant fetal anatomy, physiology, embryology, pathophysiology, fetal development, normal and abnormal sonographic appearances, ultrasound physics and image optimisation.
- Use independent and expert judgement to select appropriate sonographic examination methods to match the clinical setting and patient requirements in accordance with organisational procedures, professional standards and evidence based practice.
- Use the interpretation of sonographic images and assessment of clinical presentation to modify or extend the obstetric or gynaecologic sonographic examination across a range of clinical scenarios.
- Generate a record of the obstetric or gynaecologic sonographic examination and the clinical findings and effectively communicate those findings using appropriate terminology to specialist audiences and to the patient.
- Review relevant and professional ethical standards in obstetric or gynaecologic sonography and apply them to deliver consistent, safe and patient focussed services.