This self-paced online course is a definitive guide to mastering the correct guidelines and innovative applications of ultrasound technology in real-time labor monitoring.
Overview
Course name: ATC5 Intrapartum ultrasound
Duration of course: 2 hours (+ supplementary materials)
Length of access for each course: 12 months
Certificates: 2 CME credits and ISUOG Certificate of Completion
Access: Online learning, learn at your own pace.
Education level: Advanced
Program language: English
Suitable for: Practicing midwives, nurses, sonographers and healthcare professionals performing ultrasound scans.
Why do this course?
Mastering intrapartum ultrasound is crucial for improving maternal and fetal outcomes by providing accurate, real-time information on fetal position, presentation, and well-being during labor. This technology enhances clinical decision-making by allowing precise assessments of cervical dilation, labor progress, and uterine contractions, thereby guiding appropriate interventions and reducing the risk of complications. Additionally, it aids in the safe performance of obstetric procedures, improves communication with patients, and contributes to better training and skill development among healthcare providers. Overall, intrapartum ultrasound helps optimize the management of labor and delivery, leading to safer and more effective obstetric care.
Course description
Our comprehensive online course on Intrapartum Ultrasound is designed for medical practitioners seeking advanced expertise within the labor ward. This program is a definitive guide to mastering the correct guidelines and innovative applications of ultrasound technology in real-time labor monitoring. Participants will delve into the latest protocols, learning to implement intrapartum ultrasound with precision while exploring its pivotal role in dynamic labor ward scenarios.
The course not only dissects the theoretical foundations but also showcases novel applications of ultrasound in obstetrics. From antepartum prediction of dystocia to effectively managing labor complexities such as arrest, malposition, and malpresentation, attendees will acquire adeptness in using ultrasound to navigate intricate decisions. Moreover, this course equips professionals with specialized techniques to predict operative vaginal delivery success, enhancing their proficiency in making well-informed delivery method choices based on ultrasound insights.
Contributors to this course
Online course contributors - Benjamin Bryden, Andrew Cowling, Angela Ranzini, Lina Youssef
Course materials - T Ghi , T Eggebø, C Lees, K Kalache, P Rozenberg, A Youssef, LJ Salomon, Boris Tutschek, Giuseppe Rizzo, Tullio Ghi, Birgitte Kahrs.
Learning objectives
- Understand indications for ultrasound evaluation in labor.
- Demonstrate assessment of fetal head descent, fetal head attitude, fetal head position, and fetal head station by ultrasound.
- Utilize transabdominal and transperineal technique for ultrasound during labor.
Key questions
- What are the indications for ultrasound during labor?
- What techniques can be used for ultrasound assessment during labor?
- What information can be gained from ultrasound in labor?
Prices
Prices for ISUOG members
| ISUOG member | £35 |
| ISUOG member - with trainee/sonographer discount  | £20 |
| ISUOG member in middle-income setting | £20 |
| ISUOG member in lower-resource setting | £5 |
Prices for ISUOG non-members*
| Non-member | £45 |
| Non-member - with trainee/sonographer discount  | £30 |
| Non-member in middle-income setting | £30 |
| Non-member in lower-resource setting | £10 |
* 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 from 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 from 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
You can study on your phone, tablet or laptop. To participate and access this activity you will need a good internet connection and an up to date browser:
- MS Internet Explorer 11 (Not including compatibility modes)
- MS Edge
- Mozilla Firefox version 60 Extended Support Release (ESR)
- Google Chrome 73
- Safari 10 auf OS X
- Mobile Browser Android >4 and iOS > 9
- Current versions of Adobe Reader plugin
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Obstetrics key assessments curriculum course list
Other courses in this series that will be available soon:
ATC5 Cervical assessment
ATC5 Abnormal growth patterns
ATC5 Pre-eclampsia
ATC5 Third trimester ultrasound and fetal well being
ATC5 Obstetric emergencies