This course is based on ISUOG's Guidelines on the role of ultrasound in the prediction of spontaneous preterm birth. The aim of course is to evaluate the role of ultrasound in the prediction of preterm birth in asymptomatic women and women with symptoms of preterm labour, with the goal of preventing prematurity and improving the perinatal and long-term outcome of the infant.
Overview
Course name: ATC5 Preterm birth and cervical length assessment
Duration of course: 9 hours (+ supplementary materials)
Length of access for each course: 12 months
Certificates: 9 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, trainees, fellows, residents, midwives, nurses, radiographers, sonographers, GPs and healthcare professionals providing antenatal care and performing ultrasound scans.
Why do this course?
The global burden of preterm birth affects approximately 15 million infants annually, with over 1 million dying due to complications. Understanding the role of ultrasound in predicting preterm birth in both asymptomatic women and those with symptoms is crucial for early intervention, potentially preventing prematurity. This course, grounded in ISUOG's Guidelines, equips practitioners with the knowledge to improve perinatal and long-term outcomes, helping to mitigate the severe health, social, and economic impacts of preterm birth worldwide.
Course description
The aim of course on preterm birth and cervical length assessment is to evaluate the role of ultrasound in the prediction of preterm birth in asymptomatic women and women with symptoms of preterm labour, with the goal of preventing prematurity and improving the perinatal and long-term outcome of the infant. This course is based on ISUOG's Guidelines on the role of ultrasound in the prediction of spontaneous preterm birth.
Contributors to this course
Course contributors: Gabor Szabo, Georgios Doulaveris, Angela Ranzini, Andrew Cowling
Course materials: Professor Joao Paulo Souza, Professor Fabricio Costa, Dr. Rupsa Boelig, Professor Zarko Alfirevic, Professor John Newman, Professor Conrado Continho, Professor Helen Feltovitch, Professor Reem Abu-Rustum, Professor Roberto Romero, Professor Anthony Odibo, Professor Vincenzo Berghella, Dr. Raffaele Napolitano, Dr. Penelope Sheehan, Professor Alex Sotiriadis, Professor Francesco D’Antonio, Professor Andrew Shennan, Dr. Dilly Anumba, Professor Asma Khalil. ISUOG Practice Guidelines and VISUOG Chapter.
Learning objectives
- Understand the correct technique for measuring the cervix using ultrasound.
- Evaluate which potential preventive measures of preterm birth, including progesterone, pessary, and cerclage, are most appropriate for asymptomatic patients.
- Assess risk of preterm birth risk in patients symptomatic for preterm labor and understand which therapeutic options are available.
- Understand the most recent evidence regarding the performance of ultrasound in the evaluation of cervical length and what future directions are being taken.
Key questions
- What is the global burden of preterm birth?
- In what respects does preterm labour differ from preterm birth?
- What cut-offs should trigger therapeutic decision making?
- What method of cervical measurement is the most reliable and reproducible?
- What therapeutic options for preterm birth have shown to be the most effective?
- What role will artificial intelligence and novel biomarkers play in predicting and preventing preterm birth?
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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Obstetrics key assessments course list
Other courses in this series that will be available soon:
- ATC5 Abnormal growth patterns
- ATC5 Pre-eclampsia
- ATC5: Third trimester ultrasound scan and management
- ATC5 Third trimester fetal anomalies
- ATC5 Intrapartum ultrasound
- ATC5 Obstetric emergencies