Description
Fetal Cardiac Ultrasound module will start with an initial study period of 12 weeks – Term 1, where you will develop your core knowledge and skills. This is facilitated by faculty lectures, e-books links, a vast selection of videos demonstrating key scanning techniques and carefully selected open source learning material. During this stage you will be expected to demonstrate fetal cardiac 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 fetal echo case scenarios identified on transabdominal and transvaginal scans such as: ventricular septal defect and other required diagnostic planes. 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. On completion of the module, you’ll have assessments of knowledge and practical skills.
