This is a revision page for the ISUOG Basic Training theoretical curriculum. Please explore the videos and supplementary reading below.

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ISUOG Basic Training Theoretical Curriculum

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ISUOG Basic Training Lectures and Practical Instruction Videos

Lecture 1: Physical principles of ultrasound including safety

The physical principles of ultrasound including safety

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Lecture 2: Transducers, image production, knobology & scanning planes TA & TV

Transducers, image production, knobology & scanning planes

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Basic Training: Practical instruction videos

Principles of ultrasound

ISUOG: Plan your Movements and Improve your Image

Lecture 3: The principles of Doppler ultrasound (Not assessed)

Lecture 3: The Principles of Doppler Ultrasound

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Suggested further reading

 (Free ebook) Ultrasound in Obstetrics and Gynecology: A Practical Approach : Chapters 1 - 3 

Lecture 4: Quality control processes for operators & programmes (Not assessed)

Lecture 4: Quality control processes for operators & programmes

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Lecture 5: Informed consent, image recording and report writing

Lecture 5: Informed consent, image recording and report writing

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ISUOG Basic Training: Practical instruction videos

Train the BT Trainee: How to Prepare and Counsel the Patient.

Lecture 6: Assessing the normal pregnancy between 4 and 10 weeks in singleton and twin pregnancies

Lecture 6: Assessing the normal pregnancy between 4 and 10 weeks in singleton and twin pregnancies

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Lecture 7: Assessing the normal pregnancy between 10 and 14 weeks in singleton and twin pregnancies

Lecture 7: Assessing the normal pregnancy between 10 and 14 weeks in singleton and twin pregnancies

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 (Free ebook) Ultrasound in Obstetrics and Gynecology: A Practical Approach : Chapter 4

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Lecture 8: Cervical assessment (Not assessed)

Lecture 8: Cervical assessment

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Lecture 9: The 6 steps approach

The 6-step approach

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Suggested further reading

 (Free ebook) Ultrasound in Obstetrics and Gynecology: A Practical Approach : Chapter 10

Basic Training: Practical instruction videos

The Basic Steps of an Obstetric Ultrasound

Live demonstration: Cervical assessment

The ISUOG BT Practical Curriculum: How to Teach and Assess the BT Trainee

 

 

Lecture 10: Fetal biometry – dating, assessing size and estimating fetal weight

Lecture 10: Fetal biometry – dating, assessing size and estimating fetal weight

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Lecture 11: Assessing the placenta & amniotic fluid in singleton & twin pregnancies

Lecture 11: Assessing the placenta & amniotic fluid in singleton & twin pregnancies

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 (Free ebook) Ultrasound in Obstetrics and Gynecology: A Practical Approach : Chapters 8 - 9 

Lecture 12: Distinguishing between normal and abnormal appearances of the fetal anatomy

Lecture 12: Distinguishing between normal and abnormal appearances of the fetal anatomy

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Lecture 13: Distinguishing between normal and abnormal fetal size and growth

Lecture 13: Distinguishing between normal and abnormal fetal size and growth

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Lecture 14: Umbilical and uterine artery Doppler studies (Not assessed)

Lecture 14: Umbilical and uterine artery Doppler studies*

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Lecture 15: The 20 + 2 planes approach to the routine mid trimester scan

Lecture 14: The 20 + 2 planes approach to the routine mid trimester scan

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Lecture 16: Evaluating fetal anatomy from longitudinal sections

Lecture 16: Evaluating fetal anatomy from longitudinal sections

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Lecture 17: Distinguishing between normal and abnormal appearances of the skull and brain

Lecture 17: Distinguishing between normal and abnormal appearances of the skull and brain

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(Free ebook) Ultrasound in Obstetrics and Gynecology: A Practical Approach : Chapters 8 - 9 

 

Lecture 18: Examining the upper lip, face and profile correctly

Lecture 18: Examining the upper lip, face and profile correctly

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Lecture 19: Assessing the neck and chest

Lecture 19: Assessing the neck and chest

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Lecture 20: Obtaining and interpreting heart views

Lecture 20: Obtaining and interpreting heart views

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Lecture 21: Examining the abdomen and anterior abdominal walls

Lecture 21: Examining the abdomen and anterior abdominal walls

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Lecture 22: Distinguishing between normal and abnormal appearances of the urinary tract

Lecture 22: Distinguishing between normal and abnormal appearances of the urinary tract

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Lecture 23: Distinguishing between normal & abnormal appearances of the long bones & extremities

Lecture 23: Distinguishing between normal & abnormal appearances of the long bones & extremities

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Lecture 24: Making a decision, normal or not

Lecture 24: Making a decision, normal or not

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Lecture 25: The basics of a gynaecological ultrasound (TA & TV) walkthrough

Lecture 25: The basics of a gynaecological ultrasound (TA & TV) walkthrough

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 (Free ebook) Ultrasound in Obstetrics and Gynecology: A Practical Approach : Chapter 14

 

 

Lecture 26: Examining the uterus: cervix and endometrium

Lecture 26: Examining the uterus: cervix and endometrium

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Lecture 27: Examining the uterus: myometrium

Lecture 27: Examining the uterus: myometrium

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 (Free ebook) Ultrasound in Obstetrics and Gynecology: A Practical Approach : Chapter 11

Lecture 28: Examining the ovaries and adnexae

Lecture 28: Examining the ovaries and adnexae

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 (Free ebook) Ultrasound in Obstetrics and Gynecology: A Practical Approach : Chapter 12

Lecture 29: Typical ultrasound appearances of the most common pathologies in the adnexae

Lecture 29: Typical ultrasound appearances of the most common pathologies in the adnexae

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Lecture 30: Writing the gynecological ultrasound report

Lecture 30: Writing the gynecological ultrasound report

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 (Free ebook) Ultrasound in Obstetrics and Gynecology: A Practical Approach : Chapter 13

 

Supplementary Reading

Aug 19, 2019

Ultrasound in Obstetrics and Gynecology E-Book

Download the free ebook Ultrasound in Obstetrics & Gynecology: A Practical Approach

Oct 20, 2017 Training Guidelines

Basic Training Guidelines

ISUOG Education Committee recommendations for Basic Training in obstetric and gynecological ultrasound

 

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