Key components to be covered in the Basic Ultrasound course

Basic knowledge: Embryology, obstetric anatomy and physiology

Ultrasound basics: waves, machine components and setup, limitations, errors, types (routine, pelvic, abdominal)

Procedure: Imaging, examination and interpretation (normal/abnormal, sex identification, gestation, multiple pregnancy)

Competences/skills for this program

Skills: Patient preparation, competently operate the machine (image acquisition/ optimisation), critical thinking, interpreting (normal/abnormal) and reporting results