This course aims to illustrate the sonographic features of ultrasound findings in early pregnancy and to provide a comprehensive overview of the role of ultrasound in the diagnosis and management of early pregnancy complications. This course will complement the ectopic pregnancy course, and the course on Molar pregnancy and gestational trophoblastic disease.
Overview
Course name: ATC2 Early Pregnancy
Duration of course: 6 hours (+ supplementary materials)
Length of access for each course: 12 months
Certificates: 6 CME credits and ISUOG Certificate of Completion
Access: Online learning, learn at your own pace.
Education level: Advanced
Program language: English
Suitable for: Practicing obstetricians and gynecologists, trainees, fellows, residents, midwives, nurses, radiographers, sonographers, GPs and healthcare professionals providing antenatal care and performing ultrasound scans.
Why do this course?
Understanding the sonographic features and diagnostic role of ultrasound in early pregnancy is crucial for healthcare professionals due to its significant impact on patient care and outcomes. Early pregnancy poses unique challenges and risks, such as ectopic pregnancies and miscarriages, where timely and accurate diagnosis can be lifesaving. A comprehensive course in this field equips practitioners with the knowledge to interpret ultrasound findings effectively, enabling early detection and informed decision-making regarding patient management. Ultimately, such training not only enhances diagnostic accuracy but also improves overall maternal and fetal health outcomes through timely intervention and appropriate medical guidance.
Course description
This course will explore sonographic features and the diagnostic role of ultrasound in early pregnancy. First you will recap on the sonographic appearance of the normal pregnancy before 10 weeks; this is also explored in the Basic Training Online Program, but is summarised in this course for clarity. Then you will look at the causes and impact of vaginal bleeding and pelvic pain in early pregnancy; followed by prediction, diagnosis and psychological impact of miscarriage; pregnancy of unknown location (PUL); and finally retained pregnancy tissue and enhanced myometrial vascularity (EMV). Ectopic pregnancy, molar pregnancy and gestational trophoblastic disease, are covered in separate courses in the Advanced Training Curriculum.
Contributors to this course
Course contributors: Divya Singh, Georgios Doulaveris, Lina Youssef, Maya Almemar
Course materials: S. Bobdiwala, M. Al-Memar, J. Preisler Romanow, T. Bourne, N. Parker, C. Kyriacou, F. Mascilini, T. Van den Bosch. ISUOG Practice Guidelines (updated): performance of 11–14-week ultrasound scan, VISUOG chapters; Normal Early Pregnancy; Miscarriage; Pregnancy of unknown location (PUL).
Learning objectives
- Demonstrate proficiency in identifying and interpreting sonographic markers indicative of normal early pregnancy development, encompassing gestational ages up to 10 weeks.
- Evaluate and differentiate between the diverse etiologies contributing to pain or bleeding during the initial stages of pregnancy.
- Utilize ultrasound imaging to accurately identify and characterize common pathological presentations responsible for pain and bleeding occurrences in early pregnancy.
- Comprehend the pivotal role of ultrasound in informed clinical decision-making and guiding therapeutic interventions for managing complications associated with early pregnancy.
Key questions
- What is pregnancy of unknown location (PUL) and how is it managed?
- How do we manage conditions causing pain and bleeding in early pregnancy?
- What is the ultrasound appearance of retained pregnancy tissue and what is the appropriate management?
- What is enhanced myometrial vascularity and how is it differentiated from arteriovenous malformation?
Prices
Prices for ISUOG members
| ISUOG member | £75 |
| ISUOG member - with trainee/sonographer discount  | £40 |
| ISUOG member in middle-income setting | £40 |
| ISUOG member in lower-resource setting | £10 |
Prices for ISUOG non-members*
| Non-member | £85 |
| Non-member - with trainee/sonographer discount  | £50 |
| Non-member in middle-income setting | £50 |
| Non-member in lower-resource setting | £15 |
* Prices for non-members does NOT include ISUOG membership. Join as an ISUOG member first for discounted prices to our online training courses (allow 24 hours for systems to update).
Trainees/residents and sonographers/radiographers
Proof of status: All trainees, residents, sonographers and radiographers will need to submit proof of their trainee, resident, sonographer or radiographer status by way of a letter from their Department or Institution. The letter must be in English and dated within the last 3 months and submitted by email to [email protected] along with the name of the course you wish to purchase.
Sonographer definition: A sonographer is a non-physician medical imaging professional who performs diagnostic medical sonography, or diagnostic ultrasound.
Trainee/resident definition: A trainee is a medical professional who is not yet fully qualified or practicing without supervision within their chosen specialty and in accordance with the relevant national regulatory authorities; a resident is in residency training which leads to specially or subspecialty) certification.
Low resource country discount
ISUOG's mission is to disseminate the highest quality education to the broadest audience. To support this aim, we have ensured that attendees based in, currently residing in, or currently working in low resource countries have the lowest purchase costs. ISUOG's low resource country list can be viewed here https://www.research4life.org/access/eligibility/.
No other discounts can be used in conjunction with this rate. These rates will appear automatically in the ISUOG Academy based on your membership details, or registered details. Please make sure these details are up to date.
Middle income country discount
ISUOG's mission is to disseminate the highest quality education to the broadest audience. To support this aim, we have ensured that attendees based in, currently residing in, or currently working in middle income countries have access to reduced purchase costs. ISUOG has identified the following countries whose economies fall within the middle income category as defined by the World Bank: American Samoa, Argentina, Brazil, Bulgaria, China, Costa Rica, Dominican Republic , India, Indonesia, Iran, Kazakhstan, Malaysia, Mexico, Philippines, Russia, Serbia, South Africa, Thailand, Turkey, Turkmenistan.
No other discounts can be used in conjunction with this rate. These rates will appear automatically in the ISUOG Academy based on your membership details, or registered details. Please make sure these details are up to date.
Further information
Accreditation and CME Credits
CME credits
The European Accreditation Council (EACCME) accredits this online course for Continuing Medical Education (CME). European CME credits (ECMEC®) will be awarded on successful completion of this course. Through an agreement between the European Union of Medical Specialists (UEMS) and the American Medical Association (AMA), physicians may convert EACCME credits to an equivalent number of AMA PRA Category 1 CreditsTM. Information on the process to convert EACCME credit to AMA credit can be found at www.ama-assn.org/go/internationalcme.
CME Subcommittee
The CME Subcommittee oversees the CME requirements for our CME accredited courses.
Conflict of Interest
No commercial support has been accepted related to the development or publication of this course. This course underwent peer review in line with the standards of editorial integrity and publication ethics maintained by the International Society of Ultrasound in Obstetrics & Gynecology (ISUOG). Conflicts of interest have been identified and resolved in accordance with EACCME guidelines.
You can find out how we adhere to the essential criteria for EACCME accreditation requirements here.
Technical Requirements
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Gynecology assessments in early pregnancy
Other courses in this series:
- ATC2: Ectopic pregnancy
- ATC2: Molar pregnancy and gestational trophoblastic disease