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.

  • 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. We will discuss how to minimize risk as you expand your services, elevate your profile, and grow your ministry.

  • 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 limited obstetric ultrasound (first trimester/second trimester).

  • 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, will demonstrate 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 most used knobs on the ultrasound machine and shows the differences in adjustments on a live patient with a 14-week fetus.

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