Registered Nurses

20 CEUs

Physicians, Advanced Clinic Providers, and RDMSs

13 CMEs

History and Torts

Course Overview

This course provides the didactic education that is required by AIUM, AWHONN, and ACOG for medical professionals who are seeking to perform limited obstetric sonography exams within a clinical setting.

The Ultrasound Didactic MasterClass marks your initial phase of becoming competent in limited obstetric ultrasound in a two-part journey. Delivered online, this course equips you with essential tools, knowledge, and training crucial for the forthcoming hands-on segment. These modules present cutting-edge training, offering comprehensive insights into scanning techniques, legal considerations, and the dynamics intrinsic to this distinctive professional role.

  • Introduction to the Pro-Life
    Medical Clinic Model

    Risk Management Consultant Beth Chase compares and contrasts the Pregnancy Resource Center of yesterday with the Pregnancy Medical Clinic of today and the landscape of expanded services.

  • Nursing Accountability
    and Assessments

    Miki Tavares, RN, will review and discuss the nurse’s responsibilities and accountability, and the strict guidelines for the performance of a first and second-trimester limited obstetric ultrasound.

  • How Ultrasound
    Works

    Current technology has become very sophisticated and the actual function of the ultrasound machine is more complex than ever. In this section, the physics and terms commonly used in ultrasound are presented by Dr. Susan Rutherford in a simple and understandable manner.

  • Introduction to
    Obstetric Ultrasound Imaging

    Dr. Susan Rutherford presents a complete and thorough review of normal and abnormal first and second trimester limited obstetrical ultrasound, fetal anatomy, scanning techniques, fetal growth, and guidelines for ultrasound.

  • Clinical Application of Obstetric Ultrasound

    Dr. Susan Rutherford covers early pregnancy information such as gestational age, hCG testing, ultrasound results, early pregnancy loss, and early ultrasound findings as it relates to the care of the patient within the Pregnancy Medical Clinic setting.

  • Medical Director's Responsibilities

    The Medical Director has a vital role in the Pregnancy Medical Clinic. Dr. Rutherford discusses the best way to work with your medical director within the guidelines of the organization’s structure.

  • Tort Issues Specific to the
    Pro-Life Medical Clinics

    Beth Chase illustrates basic tort concepts and how to help protect your medical clinic from lawsuits.

  • Infection Control

    Miki Tavares, RN, demonstrates the techniques to sterilize the exam room between patients and at the end of the day to keep everyone safe.

  • Knobology

    Miki Tavares, RN, demonstrates the knobs on the ultrasound machine and shows the differences in adjustments on a live patient with a 14-week fetus.

  • Case Studies

    Dr. Susan Rutherford covers the basic hands-on performance of obtaining images, making measurements, and documenting the findings. The reasons for either transabdominal or transvaginal approaches in the first trimester are discussed.

This course has been approved for
20 CEUs and 13 CMEs

Our Ultrasound Didactic MasterClass is a provider approved by the California Board of Registered Nursing, Provider Number CEP17540, for 20 contact hours and approved by the Accreditation Council for Continuing Medical Education (ACCME) and by the Christian Medical and Dental Association (CMDA) for 13 Continuing Medical Education units. The MasterClass adheres to the guidelines of the Association of Women's Health, Obstetric and Neonatal Nurses (AWHONN), the American College of Obstetricians and Gynecologists (ACOG), the American Institute of Ultrasound in Medicine (AIUM), and the Accreditation Association for Ambulatory Health Care (AAAHC).



The Curriculum

See What's Inside

    1. Questionnaire

    2. Navigating the course

    3. Course Manual

    4. More resources for you - Additional tools to download.

    1. Pro-Life clinic history and where we are today

    1. What every staff member and volunteer needs to know.

    2. Torts Quiz

    1. Standards of practice and patient evaluation process

    2. Test your learning - Nursing Accountability and Assessments

    3. Q&A - Nursing Accountability and Assessments

    1. Physics and Instrumentation - Part 1: Improve your understanding of how images are formed using sound waves.

    2. Test your learning - How Ultrasound Works - Part 1

    3. Physics and Instrumentation - Part 2: Technical pitfalls (such as image artifact) causing suboptimal imaging due to physics and operator performance. Learn to move the transducer in various manners to improve image quality.

    4. Test your learning - How Ultrasound Works - Part 2

    5. How Ultrasound Works - Q&A with Dr. Rutherford

    1. Terminology and Guidelines for Limited Obstetric Ultrasound: Pregnancy help center objectives for limited ultrasounds in the context of national guidelines.

    2. Test your learning 1 - Introduction to Obstetric Ultrasound Part 1

    3. Pregnancy Care Setting and Transabdominal Scan Techniques: 3. Identify the necessary fetal views and proper caliper placement to obtain fetal measurements.

    4. Test your learning 2 - Introduction to Obstetric Ultrasound Imaging - Part 1 Continued

    5. First Trimester Examination, Abnormal Findings, and Documentation: Improve your confidence in identifying normal findings in the first trimester.

    6. Test your learning 3 - Introduction to Obstetric Ultrasound Imaging - Part 3

    7. Q&A Intro to Obstetric Ultrasound Imaging

Ultrasound Didactic Online Training 2025

  • $797.00
  • 39 lessons

Instructors

About

Board Certified Obstetrics and Gynecology, Maternal-Fetal Medicine Susan Rutherford, MD, FACOG

Dr. Rutherford graduated from the University of Washington School of Medicine. She is Board Certified in Obstetrics and Gynecology, and Maternal-Fetal Medicine, and is a Fellow of the American Congress of Obstetricians and Gynecologists. She is also the former President of the Washington State Obstetrical Association. Currently, Dr. Rutherford is the President and Medical Director of 3W Medical For Women, a reproductive health care clinic located in the University of Washington area in Seattle.

RN / Staff Nurse Options360 Women’s Clinic Miki Tavares, RN

Miki has been performing limited OB ultrasound scans at Options360° Women’s Clinic in Southwest Washington for 10 years. She has served as both Nurse Manager and Staff Nurse. Miki’s career includes L&D nurse for 30 years, Community Health Nurse, Childbirth Educator, and CPR Instructor.

What You'll Receive

  • Course Manual

    Follow the instructors with a beautifully detailed manual to download.

  • Additional Tools

    Included with the manual are policies and procedures, forms, logs, and information for your clinic’s use.

  • Testing for your Knowledge

    We’ve provided a quiz after most modules and a final exam. We hope that you use these exercises as a learning tool to prepare yourself for the next step of hands-on training.

  • Certificate of Completion

    Once you have completed the course and passed the final exam, you will receive a Certificate of Completion and be equipped with the preliminary knowledge needed for the hands-on portion of ultrasound training.

Who is this course for?

Ultrasound Didactic Training for the Pro-Life Clinics.

  • Physicians, Physician Assistants, and Nurse Practitioners (earn 13 CMEs)

  • Registered Nurses (earn 20 CEUs)

  • Registered Diagnostic Medical Sonographers (earn 13 CMEs)

Frequently Asked Questions

FAQ

  • What national guidelines are followed by this course?

    The guidelines followed are from the Association of Women’s Health, Obstetric, and Neonatal Nurses (AWHONN), the American College of Obstetricians and Gynecologists (ACOG), The American Institute of Ultrasound Medicine (AIUM), and the Accreditation Association of Ambulatory Health Care (AAAHC).

  • Can several medical professionals go through the training at one time?

    Yes, the purchase of the course includes training for all medical professionals. Each student must enroll individually to receive the CEUs.

  • Can a LVN/LPN perform limited obstetrical ultrasound scans?

    You will want to check with your state's Board of Nursing. Each state is different.