Introduction to Midwifery Point of Care Ultrasound

Are you a midwife eager to elevate your clinical skills and provide even better care to your patients? Look no further than our Introduction to Midwifery Point of Care Ultrasound Online Course! This cutting edge program is designed to empower midwives with the knowledge and expertise needed to integrate ultrasound technology seamlessly into their practice, right from the comfort of their own home or clinic.

Why Choose Our Course?

• Comprehensive Curriculum: Our course covers everything from obstetrics to gynecology and primary care, ensuring you're equipped to handle a wide range of clinical scenarios.
• Expert Instruction: Learn from experienced faculty who are leaders in the field of midwifery and ultrasound, providing you with invaluable insights and guidance.
• Flexible Learning: Access our self-paced online modules anytime, anywhere, allowing you to learn at your own pace and fit your studies around your busy schedule.

ABOUT THE INTRODUCTION TO MIDWIFE POINT OF CARE ULTRASOUND COURSE

In today’s fast paced world, midwives are constantly seeking ways to enhance their skills and knowledge, particularly in the use of ultrasound technology. Recognizing this need, the Introduction to Midwife Point of Care UltrasoundCourse has emerged as a vital resource for those looking to introduction into obstetric and gynecological point of care ultrasound services. This course is specifically tailored for midwives who aim to start integrating ultrasound into their clinical practice, from understanding when to utilize this technology to interpreting ultrasound reports and making informed management decisions.

Ultrasound has become an indispensable tool in women’s health, offering real time insights into the health and development of the fetus throughout pregnancy. The course starts off by addressing the basics: the scope of practice for midwifery related to point of care ultrasound (POCUS) including current guidelines for practice and potential for certification.

First Trimester

It lays a solid foundation by covering essential aspects such as the assessment of gestational age throughout the first trimester and the identification of failed pregnancies. Identification of an ectopic pregnancy is also stressed. These initial steps are crucial for providers learning to navigate the complexities of ultrasound imaging and its implications for patient care. Next is an overview of normal female anatomy and common gynecologic findings. This includes location of a normal and abnormal IUD placement, ovarian cysts and fibroids. As the course progresses, learners delve deeper into the intricacies of obstetric ultrasound.

Second Trimester

The second trimester focuses on crucial skills such as anatomical assessments for gestational age, measuring amniotic fluid volume, understanding the significance of transvaginal cervical length screening, and evaluating fetal weight. These components are essential for the comprehensive monitoring and assessment of fetal development, ensuring that providers can offer the best care based on accurate ultrasound findings.

Third Trimester

The third trimester shifts the focus towards assessment of fetal well being with the Biophysical Profile (BPP), teaching students how to conduct these scans, understand the indications for a BPP, and manage pregnancies based on the BPP score. This segment of the course is particularly vital, as it equips providers with the ability to make critical decisions regarding pregnancy management in the later stages, ensuring both maternal and fetal well-being.

In addition to clinical applications. The course covers physics of ultrasound, how to use the machine to improve images on the screen and bioeffects. Later in the course is a discussion of documentation of the ultrasound findings as well as potential areas for liability.

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One of the standout benefits of this online ultrasound course is its flexibility and accessibility. Designed for busy midwives, it allows you to learn at their own pace and convenience, without having to compromise their clinical responsibilities. This accessibility ensures that learning can be integrated seamlessly into their professional lives, making it possible to enhance their ultrasound capabilities while continuing to provide care.

Moreover, the course is comprehensive, covering the full spectrum of obstetric ultrasound, from the first trimester right through to the complexities of the third trimester. This breadth of content ensures that learners emerge with a thorough understanding of both the technical and clinical aspects of ultrasound, ready to apply this knowledge in their practice.

The Introduction to Midwife Point of Care Ultrasound Course represents a significant advancement in the education of women’s health providers. By offering detailed, practical knowledge on the use of ultrasound across all stages of pregnancy, it empowers providers to improve their diagnostic skills, make informed management decisions, and ultimately, enhance the standard of care for their patients. For any provider looking to expand their expertise in obstetric ultrasound, this course is an invaluable resource, providing the tools and knowledge necessary to excel in the ever evolving field of women’s health.

Who is the course for?

This online course is made specifically for midwives wanting to start implementing POCUS into their clinical scope of practice. Please refer to our comprehensive course if you want an in depth dive into POCUS versus introductory approach - Comprehensive Midwifery Point of Care Ultrasound | Education for (teachable.com)

It's made for the midwife who:

• Starting to do limited scans (find the head, look for the heartbeat)
• Has learned to scan “on the job” but wants to have more formal education
• Wants to be able to bill for performing and interpreting scans
• Any midwife who wants to expand their scope of practice to include ultrasound

What Does the Curriculum Look Like?

Designed with your professional growth in mind, this course encompasses a wide array of essential topics, including:

• Point of Care Ultrasound Scope of Practice
• Midwife Practice Setting Considerations
• Ethical Considerations
• Terminology
• Ergonomics
• Knobology
• Cross Sectional Anatomy, Basic Physics of Diagnostic Ultrasound, and Bioeffects
• Gynecologic POCUS Exam
• IUD Management
• Infertility
• First Trimester POCUS Exams
• Second and Third Trimester POCUS Exams
• Cervical Length
• Biophysical Profile
• Documentation and Liability Tips

By the End of the Course, Participants Should be Able to

• Understand the scope of practice for point of care ultrasound
• Learn about the role as an ultrasound scanner and how to integrate ultrasound information into the management of cases
• Understand how ultrasound works, including the role of physics in scanning and creating quality images
• Describe and apply the bioeffects of ultrasound to clinical settings
• Be able to interpret basic scanning images confidently
• Understand the physiology behind and learn how to interpret the biophysical profile
• Learn the importance of documentation and the potential risks for liability in ultrasound scanning