CME Courses > Limited Ob Ultrasound
Limited Obstetric Ultrasound
January 10-12, 2008
April 3-5, 2008
July 10-12, 2008
October 2-4, 2008
Program Coordinator: Oksana H. Baltarowich, MD
Who Should Attend:
This program is designed for the nurse-midwife, nurse practitioner, physician assistant or other medical professional who has limited or no formal training in diagnostic ultrasound and wishes to learn the basic concepts of limited ultrasound applications in Obstetrics.
Program Description:
Typical presentations in this program include:
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Introduction to Ultrasound Physics for Obstetric Imaging |
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1st Trimester Pregnancy |
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Introduction to Ultrasound Instrumentation |
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Basic Fetal Anatomy |
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Normal Pelvic Ultrasound Anatomy |
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Guidelines for Limited Obstetric Ultrasound |
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Transabdominal Scanning Techniques |
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Basics of Fetal Biophysical Profile |
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Transvaginal Pelvic Scanning Techniques |
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Amniotic Fluid Index |
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Introduction to Ultrasound Evaluation of the Cervix |
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Demonstration of Limited Obstetrical Ultrasound Imaging |
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Demonstration of Pelvic Ultrasound Scanning |
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Self-Assessment and Case Review |
Typical Schedule:
A typical class day runs from 9:00 AM to 5:00 PM.
Optional Hands-on Session:
An optional instructional hands-on scanning session is held on Saturday morning from 9:00 AM to approximately noon. During the session participants perform transabdominal and transvaginal pelvic scanning on non-pregnant models, and transabdominal limited OB scanning on third-trimester pregnant models.
CME Credits and Tuition:
This program is approved for 16 hours of AMA Category I credit.
| Didactic Session: |
$950 |
| Optional Hands-on Practicum: |
$300 |
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