Description
In this Ultrasound Training for Sexual and Reproductive module, Term 1 will start with an initial study period to develop your core knowledge and skills and is facilitated by faculty lectures, a vast selection of videos demonstrating key early pregnancy and gynaecological scanning techniques and carefully selected open source learning material. During this stage you will be expected to demonstrate core ultrasound scanning skills on simulation, if it is available to you, and take a number of online quizzes to demonstrate your retention of learned material. In Term 2, you will submit for faculty review representative images or cine loops of common gynaecological case scenarios identified on transabdominal and transvaginal scans such as benign uterine and ovarian pathologies, intrauterine device location, normal early pregnancy (singleton and multiple), failed early pregnancy, silent miscarriage and ectopic pregnancy. If appropriate to your role, you will utilise the above skills to formulate a plan of action.
You will have 20 hours of free practice on the ScanTrainer simulator in Cardiff. These may be taken in half days (09:00 – 13:00 or 13:00 – 17:00). On completion of the module, you will have an assessment of knowledge and practical skills. On successful completion of the practical skills exam, we will be happy to sign-off your Special Skills module OSATs. You may also be eligible for exemption from the Fundamentals of Gynaecological Ultrasound module of the Professional Diploma in Practical Ultrasound course.
