Ultrasound Training for Sexual and Reproductive Health Practitioners
(FSRH Ultrasound Curriculum)
Module duration
Ultrasound Training for Sexual and Reproductive module is flexible as per trainee educational needs.
Ultrasound Training for Sexual and Reproductive Health Practitioners
What will you learn?
This module delivers the clinical and practical aspects of scanning for doctors who wish to complete the FSRH ultrasound special skills module. This module must be taken together with Imaging Science and Technology module in order to fulfil the requirements to complete the FSRH Ultrasound SSM. You will learn and be able to; (1) identify the anatomy, physiology and pathology relevant to the practice of gynaecology and explain their importance in ultrasound practice and the wellbeing of the patient; (2) prepare and care for patients appropriately during ultrasound examinations and perform technical procedures using suitable equipment, accessories and risk assessment; (3) use ultrasound examination to identify normal and abnormal conditions in gynaecology and early pregnancy, demonstrating knowledge of relevant gynaecological ultrasound theory and the correct interpretation of ultrasound-produced images; (4) solve clinical problems using diagnostic tests and the correct application of ultrasound theory; (5) critically evaluate the evidence base for current theory, methods and techniques used in gynaecological and early pregnancy imaging and reflect on the impact of these in healthcare practice, and; (6) appraise your professional role and accountability and defend your practice in the light of accepted standards of care, the changing health care needs of patients and the challenges faced by healthcare organisations.
Structure
In this Ultrasound Training for Sexual and Reproductive module, Stage 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 Stage 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.
Ultrasound Training for Sexual & Reproductive Health Module | Fees
- UK/EU applicants – Consultants, Specialists and Non-training Staff, and Institutional Applications: Standard fee, £2439.00+VAT per module
- “Self-funding” UK NHS Hospital trainees, Healthcare Professionals, and Nurses: Bursary sponsored fee, £1440.00+VAT per module. Bursary is subject to meeting eligibility criteria. Please enquire.
- International students: Not available
- Practical exam fee – UK: £325.00+VAT
- Practical exam fees – overseas exam centres: Not available
- Resit fee: £325.00+VAT (UK only)
- Course e-library fee: There is an additional cost for e-library £150.00+VAT. Please contact us for full details.
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