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 |