This introductory course begins with the foundations of ultrasound, including basic principles, image orientation, knobology, artifacts, and terminology. The non-gravid pelvic and first-trimester ultrasound exams include embryology, anatomy, scanning protocol, and complications, which are reviewed in detail. The Scan Lab and Put It Into Practice modules focus on scanning techniques.
See the course outline below:
- Ultrasound Principles including Artifacts + Terminology
- Knobology
- Image Orientation
- Pelvic Anatomy
- Pelvic Scanning Protocol
- IUD evaluation
- Embryology + First Trimester Goals
- The First Trimester Week by Week
- Establishing Fetal Age + Viability
- First Trimester Scanning Protocol
- Complications
- Scan Lab + Put It Into Practice
- Case Studies