GYN Anatomy and Physiology, Congenital Abnormalities
Transabdominal and Transvaginal Exam
Gynecological Pathology: Uterine
Gynecological Pathology: Ovarian
Mock Exam 1: GYN
First Trimester OB: Part 1 - Reproductive Physiology
First Trimester OB: Parts 2 and 3
Mock Exam 2: First Trimester
2nd and 3rd Trimesters, Ultrasound Evaluation of the Brain
Ultrasound Evaluation of the Placenta and Umbilical Cord
Ultrasound Evaluation of the Amniotic Fluid, Multiple Gestation and Complications
Ultrasound Evaluation of Maternal Complications, Fetal Complications, and 3D imaging
Mock Exam 3
Essentials of Diagnostic Ultrasound
Pulse Echo Instrumentation, Storage and Display, and Propagation of Ultrasound through Tissue
Transducers
Image Controls
Imaging Artifacts
Quality Assurance and Safety
Mock Exam 4 - Sonography Principles and Instrumentation
Objectives
After viewing this enduring material the participant will be able to:
Increase knowledge and competence for successful ultrasound registry examination completion
Outline routine scan protocols & measurements for performing transabdominal and endovaginal GYN scanning
State the normal and abnormal imaging characteristics of the ovaries and uterus and differentiate commonly seen pathology seen in premenarchal, postmenarchal, and post-menopausal patients
Outline first trimester normal reproductive physiology and identify normal anatomy
List first trimester complications and associated ultrasound findings
Perform 2nd and 3rd trimester measurement techniques
Identify normal and abnormal fetal anatomy in the 2nd and 3rd trimesters in each of the fetal body systems
State coexisting disorders affecting pregnancy
State the elementary principles of ultrasound including definition of ultrasound, basic properties and units of measure
Describe the fundamental principles of sound and the propagation of sound in soft-tissue.
Cite the different types of transducers, focusing, sound beam formation and the various types of resolution including: axial, lateral, contrast and temporal
Recognize components and terminology of ultrasound equipment and instrumentation
Differentiate imaging artifacts by their cause and characteristic appearance
Outline safety, quality control, quality assurance and bio-effects concerns regarding operation and maintenance of ultrasound equipment
Identify areas of weakness that require additional self-study for successful exam completion
Implement scan protocols and diagnostic criteria into clinical practice based on published guidelines
Any nurse midwife who is preparing to take the ARDMS Midwife Sonography Certificate exam. Physicians who need a a comprehensive review for increase knowledge and competence and to integrate consistent protocols into clinical practice. Physician participants may include OB-GYN, Primary care, and family practice.
