Concept 

Ultrasound is essential in today’s practice of obstetrics and gynecology, both in the hospital and office setting. This innovative course is designed specifically for physicians, midwives, and obstetrical nurses to improve their ultrasound skills. The course includes lectures regarding basic ultrasound concepts and a hands-on ultrasound lab with real patients allowing participants to apply their newly acquired knowledge. This is not a course to grant certification in obstetrical ultrasound. To become adept with ultrasound takes practice!  At the course, you will be given the tools necessary to become proficient with basic obstetrical ultrasound.

Objectives

• Explain which knobs on the machine are important and explain how to use them
• Determine viability, position, and placental location
• Identify normal fetal anatomy
• Describe normal and abnormal fetal growth
• Demonstrate how to perform an AFI and Biophysical Profile
• State the indications for obtaining umbilical and middle cerebral artery doppler studies
• Explain how to evaluate multiple gestations including determining chorionicity
  

The program director, Dr. Jan Watson, completed a fellowship in OBGYN ultrasound at King's College Hospital in London, England.  She has over 20 years experience in performing and teaching OBGYN ultrasound and is a practicing obstetrician gynecologist and reproductive geneticist.

A course evaluation form will provide participants with the opportunity to review the course.

Continuing Education Credit 

This activity has been planned and implemented in accordance with the Essential Areas and Policies of the Accreditation Council for Continuing Medical Education (ACCME) through the Joint sponsorship of The University of Arizona College of Medicine at the Arizona Health Sciences Center and Practical Sonography, LLC. The University of Arizona College of Medicine at the Arizona Health Sciences Center is accredited by the ACCME to provide continuing medical education for physicians.

The University of Arizona College of Medicine at the Arizona Health Sciences Center designates this educational activity for a maximum of 14 AMA PRA Category 1 Credit(s)™. Physicians should only claim credit commensurate with the extent of their participation in the activity.

Registration

The registration fee for this course is $450.00 for physicians, $350.00 for non-physicians, and $300.00 for residents. The fee includes lectures, syllabus, lunch, and refreshments. The course is limited to 25. Registrations will be processed on a "first come, first served" basis. All registrations should be done online through this website. 

Persons with a disability may request a reasonable accommodation, such as sign language interpreter, by contacting Debra Martell at 602-406-2865 or practicalsonography@cox.net. Requests should be made as early as possible to allow time to arrange the accommodation..