A comprehensive understanding of how Doppler ultrasound works is essential for accurate screening, prediction, diagnosis, and management of a wide range of gynecological conditions and pregnancy complications. In this course we will explore; the physics of Ultrasound and fundamentals of Doppler including safety.
Overview
Course name: ATC1 Ultrasound physics and Doppler fundamentals
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 ultrasound physics and Doppler fundamentals is crucial because it forms the foundation for effectively using and interpreting ultrasound technology in medical diagnostics. Knowledge of ultrasound physics helps clinicians optimize image quality, troubleshoot technical issues, and understand the limitations of the technology. Familiarity with Doppler principles is essential for accurately assessing blood flow and detecting vascular abnormalities, which is critical in both obstetric and gynecological care, as well as other medical fields. This expertise ensures accurate diagnoses, effective patient monitoring, and the safe application of ultrasound, ultimately leading to better patient outcomes and more reliable clinical practices.
Course description
A comprehensive grasp of the underlying principles governing Doppler ultrasound is essential for precise screening, prediction, diagnosis, and effective management of many different gynecological conditions and pregnancy complications. In this course we will explore; the physics of Ultrasound and fundamentals of Doppler including safety.
This overview course aims to explore the fundamentals of Doppler in ultrasound, detailing the precise mechanisms that govern its functionality and ensuring its safe application. We will explore critical aspects such as the selection of vessels to be measured, the optimal timing during gestation for these measurements, and the nuanced interpretation of the obtained results. Doppler also plays an extensive role in cardiac evaluation and anatomical assessment however Doppler investigation into fetal anomalies will be covered in the courses on first and second trimester anatomical evaluation that can be found in other modules of the online Advanced Training Curriculum.
By providing a comprehensive understanding of Doppler ultrasound, this course will equip participants with the knowledge and skills necessary to navigate the complexities of utilizing this diagnostic tool within ultrasound in obstetrics and gynecology.
Contributors to this course
Online course contributors: Angela Ranzini, Biserka Knezic Frkovic, Andrew Cowling, Lina Youssef. Course materials: Captain Hans Härting, Dr. Jing Deng, Dr. Christine Shaw, Professor Christoph Brezinka, Professor Lior Drukker, Daniel Cafici, Roberto Gori, Vera Zarebski, Yanina Zerpa, Verónica Vietri, K. Salvesen, J. Abramowicz, G. Ter Haar, P. Miloro, E. Sinkovskaya, A. Dall’asta, K. Marsal, C. Lees, A. Bhide, G. Acharya, A. Baschat, C. M. Bilardo, C. Brezinka, D. Cafici, C. Ebbing, E. Hernandez-Andrade, K. Kalache, J. Kingdom, T. Kiserud, S. Kumar, W. Lee, C. Lees, K. Y. Leung, G. Malinger, G. Mari, F. Prefumo, W. Sepulveda, B. Trudinger.
Learning objectives
- Understand principles of physics that underlie ultrasound in the use of Doppler as a diagnostic tool and how it can be used safely.
- Understand how Doppler results are obtained and how the results can be interpreted.
- Appreciate how technical proficiency measuring Doppler parameters leads to enhanced diagnostic sensitivity.
- Understand the principles of ultrasound safety, and how to mitigate associated risk.
Key questions
- What is the speed of sound in tissue and how is this used to create an ultrasound image?
- How to recognize and adjust for ultrasound artifacts?
- What is the Doppler shift and how does it relate to measuring blood velocities?
- What is the process for obtaining Doppler signals?
- What indices are used to interpret spectral Doppler waveforms?
- What safety principles govern the use of ultrasound?
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 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.
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Advanced ultrasound imaging curriculum course list
Other courses in this series that are currently available:
ATC1 Quality, audit and image optimization
ATC1 Doppler in obstetrics
ATC1 Doppler in gynecology
ATC1 Clinical use of Doppler in pregnancy
ATC1 Advances in ultrasound