Fundamentals of Obstetric Ultrasound Course
Module duration
The Obstetric Ultrasound course module is delivered in two stages. The total duration of the module including revision and assessments is approximately 48 weeks.
Fundamentals of Obstetric Ultrasound
What will you learn?
In Fundamentals of Obstetric Ultrasound module, you will learn and be able to; (1) apply knowledge of fetal development, anatomy, physiology and pathology as relevant to pregnancy and their equivalent ultrasound features; (2) care for obstetric patients appropriately; (3) undertake ultrasound examinations using suitable equipment; (4) utilise your ultrasound skills to identify normal and abnormal conditions; (5) critically evaluate the role of relevant obstetric imaging techniques in a clinical context, and; (6) appraise your professional role within the framework of clinical governance.
Structure
This module will start with an initial study period of 8 weeks. In Stage 1 you will develop your core knowledge and skills. This is facilitated by faculty lectures, e-books links, a vast selection of videos demonstrating key obstetric 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 Stage 2, you will submit for faculty review representative images or cine loops of common obstetric case scenarios identified on transabdominal and transvaginal scans such as confirming pregnancy location (intra- or extra-uterine), number and viability, assess normal early pregnancy at booking scans, recognise normal anatomical structures and obtain standard views at 20 weeks and measure head circumference, biparietal diameter, femur length, abdominal circumference etc. If appropriate to your role, you will utilise the above skills to formulate a plan of action.
During the course, you will have 30 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) or prearranged blocks of full-day practice. At the end of the module, you will have assessments of knowledge and practical skills.
Obstetric Ultrasound Course Module Fees 2026
- UK/EU applicants – Consultants, Specialists, non-training staff, and Institutional Applications: Standard fee, £1355.00+VAT per module
- “Self-funding” UK NHS Hospital trainees, Healthcare Professionals, Nurses, Midwives and Radiographers: Bursary sponsored fee, £800.00+VAT per module. Bursary is subject to meeting eligibility criteria. Please enquire
- International students: Standard fee, £1355.00+VAT per module. Applicants from lower-middle income and low income countries are eligible for reduced fee. World Bank Classification apply. Check if your country is eligible!
- Entrance to “End-of-Module” knowledge assessments £75.00+VAT per module
- UK “End-of-Module” practical skills assessment fee: £325.00+VAT per module
- Overseas (Europe and Middle East) “End-of-Module” practical skills assessment fees: £600.00+VAT per module (minimum number of participants will apply)
- Resit of End-of-Module knowledge assessment (per module): £100.00+VAT
- Resit of practical skills assessment fees UK and overseas (Europe and Middle East) as above respectively
- Course e-library fee: There is an additional cost for e-library (£150.00+VAT covers the five core modules, Imaging Science and Technology, Fundamentals of Obstetrics, Gynaecology, Early Pregnancy and General Medical Ultrasound). Please contact us for full details
- Additional fees e.g., for deferral of assessments or interruption of study may apply
- We also arrange simulation training sessions outside the UK and for further information on exam preparation courses and practice on the simulator, visit our UAE based study page. Minimum number of participants will apply
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