Theory and clinical applications of obstetric ultrasound
Who should attend this course?
This Theory and clinical applications of obstetric ultrasound course is designed for health care professionals, particularly radiographers, midwives and nurses who wish to develop the necessary clinical and evaluative skills for the competent performance and accurate reporting of obstetric ultrasound examinations.
The Theory and clinical applications of obstetric ultrasound course can be taken as a ‘stand alone’ for qualified sonographers or used towards a postgraduate qualification.
You should be a qualified health care professional currently working in an appropriate area of practice.
Course content
This Theory and clinical applications of obstetric ultrasound course is designed to give practitioners the theory underpinning ultrasound imaging of the obstetric ultrasound as well as achieving clinical competency when studies as part of a taught post graduate programme.
On successful completion of the Theory and clinical applications of obstetric ultrasound course typical students will demonstrate a depth of knowledge and critical understanding of normal and abnormal pregnancy from conception to birth including maternal complications and common fetal developmental abnormalities that may arise during pregnancy.
This Theory and clinical applications of obstetric ultrasound course aids students to gain a comprehensive understanding of techniques applicable for ultrasound investigation of normal and abnormal pregnancy from conception to birth including maternal complications and common fetal developmental abnormalities that may arise during pregnancy.
Students will also be able to demonstrate critical awareness in synthesizing information and evaluative skills for the competent performance of ultrasound examinations of the pregnant uterus and related abdominal and pelvic structures.
This Theory and clinical applications of obstetric ultrasound course will improve students&##39; technical expertise in obstetric ultrasound being able to perform examinations competently with precision and effectiveness and be able to adapt these skills as required in complex situations.
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How does this course map the NHS KSF?
This Theory and clinical applications of obstetric ultrasound course contributes to the development of knowledge and understanding for:
- Core dimensions 1, 2, 3, 5, 6
- Health and Well-Being 6
Assessment
The assessment will consist of a case study presentations, an unseen 1 ½ hour OSCE and a Summative clinical assessment comprising of 3 patients, one from each trimester of pregnancy.
The summative clinical assessment is undertaken in your own department and marked by university staff and your clinical supervisors.
Why choose this course?
How to apply
Apply for the Theory and clinical applications of obstetric ultrasound course
Entry requirements...
This course is open to all qualified health care professionals, particularly radiographers, midwives and nurses, currently working in the appropriate area of practice and wish to develop clinical and evaluative skills for competent performance and accurate reporting of obstetric ultrasound examinations.
Course fees
Credit level for this course: Postgraduate level 7 (15 credits)
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Contract funding for NHS staff
The University is contracted by the NHS to provide post-registration education/CPD and training for its health professionals.
If you are an NHS employee contact the senior manager responsible for post-registration education/CPD in your Trust to check if the course you wish to attend can be supported by the Trust's contract with our University.
Study routes
- Part Time