Ultrasound Training for Obstetric Outreach

Ultrasound Training for Obstetric Outreach

• Professionally filmed with step by step demonstrations.
• Taught by Clinical Specialist Obstetric Sonographer Yvette Lovis.
• Learn how to:
  • confidently identify the main anatomical features of the foetus and placenta
  • manipulate your probe to obtain your core views in obstetric ultrasound
• All profits from this ultrasound training for obstetric outreach course go directly to Maternal and Childhealth Advocacy International (registered charity number: SC043467), to fund life-saving work in low-resource settings and conflict zones.

Course Content Overview

• Ultrasound 101 – How to handle, care for, and understand the machine and probe
• Demonstration 1: 3rd Trimester Scan
• Demonstration 2: 20 Week Pregnancy Scan
• Demonstration 3: 3rd Trimester Scan using handheld scanner
• Using a Wireless Handheld Ultrasound Scanner – Techniques unique to ultra-portable machines
• Portable Ultrasound Machine Discussion – A frank, practical conversation between Yvette, David and Brigid on choosing the right machine for the right context
• Conclusion Discussion – A final debrief on the vital role of ultrasound in triaging high-risk pregnancies, paired with clinical assessment, especially in humanitarian settings

Duration: 2 hours 12 minutes

Price: £550 (all course profits to charity)