Ultrasound (Obstetric)

The next study block for this module will run in Lancaster, 02 - 06 September 2013. The exam date is 08 January 2014.

Why study with us?

This course will equip you with skills and knowledge you need for a successful career in obstetric ultrasound. Tuition is given by leading experts in the field. There is a large amount of flexibility and each module can be taken as a single module for continuing professional development, or as part of a PGC, PGD or full MSc.

This module develops practitioners' interpretative skills in cross-sectional anatomy of the pregnant female pelvis and the developing fetus and their ability to recognise pathological abnormalities demonstrated in the above mentioned areas. Students will also develop competencies which enable them to evaluate the role of ultrasound in relation to other diagnostic techniques; establish and adhere to examination protocols.

Finance

If you are employed within NHS North West and this module is to be funded by your employing Trust, please contact your Line Manager and CPD Lead for advice relating to funding and the funding application process.

What can this course lead to?

On successful completion, this module can be drawn into the MSc Medical Imaging, Ultrasound or associated programmes by Accreditation of Prior Learning (APL).

Resources and facilities

We are amongst the UK’s leading health and wellbeing faculties and are proud of the high level of support we are able to offer to our students. We provide a wide range of high-quality courses supported by expert academic and clinical practice staff.

You will enjoy great facilities, including a well-equipped ultrasound skills lab with top of the range machines. You can learn alongside caring, committed and experienced professionals. Our employment record is excellent.

Entry requirements

Prior successful study at underpinning level

More about levels and credits

Credit and UCAS requirements Credit: 20 credits Selection criteria

In addition to the academic entry requirements, students will need to have appropriate clinical experience and access to the supervision and support of an experienced clinical practitioner who will act as their mentor for the duration of the course.

Modules HMSU7030 Obstetric Ultrasound (awarding 20 credits at level 7) Course summary

The aim of this module is to develop practitioners' interpretative skills in cross-sectional anatomy of the pregnant female pelvis and the developing fetus and their ability to recognise pathological abnormalities demonstrated in the above mentioned areas. Students will also develop competencies which enable them to evaluate the role of ultrasound in relation to other diagnostic techniques; establish and adhere to examination protocols.

The indicative course content includes:

• Regional normal cross-sectional anatomy of the pregnant female pelvis and the developing foetus including variants
• Physiology and psychology of pregnancy
• Examination protocols, normal growth patterns and variants including graphical interpretation associated with the three trimesters of pregnancy
• Ultrasound appearances, assessment and measurements in normal and pathological conditions related to fetal head, spine, thorax, abdomen, pelvis, limb
• The diagnosis of complications of pregnancy
• Ultrasound of neonatal intracranial structures
• Interventional procedures
• Fetal heart monitoring and the role of Doppler ultrasound in cardiovascular examinations of the foetus, assessment of utero-placental dysfunction and uterine blood flow.

The assessment for this module includes:

• An unseen written examination (40% of the overall module mark)
• A case study project of 3000 words (60% of the overall module mark)
• Completion of summative clinical assessments of competence