The ISUOG Basic Training Online Program introduces essential topics on ultrasound in obstetrics and gynecology. On completion, you will have the knowledge needed to perform an unsupervised ultrasound scan, and the confidence to recognise when a patient needs to be referred.

Overview

Duration: 30 hours
Education level: Foundational/ beginner 
Program language: English
170+ people have already enrolled in this Program  
100% said this Program has improved their confidence in their professional practise. 
 
Suitable for: Obstetrician and Gynecologists trainees, fellows, residents, midwives, nurses, radiographers, sonographers, GPs and healthcare professionals providing antenatal care and performing ultrasound scans.  
 
 
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Basic Training Introduction Video

This video gives an introduction to the program and walk though of its features.

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Self- paced study

Preview of the transducers knobology image production scanning planes

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Interactive platform

Real examples of fetal brain ultrasound image optimisation and scanning techniques

 

Learning objectives:

  • Understand the fundamentals of ultrasound including the physics, scanning techniques and safety considerations.  
  • Know how to perform first-trimester scans, assess fetal development, and write reports. 
  • Conduct mid-trimester scans using a "6-step approach" to evaluate fetal growth, anatomy, and blood flow. 
  • Develop skills to examine fetal anatomy using the "20 + 2 Planes Approach" and identify potential abnormalities. 
  • Gain proficiency in gynecological ultrasound procedures, including examining the uterus, ovaries, and adnexae, and interpreting findings. 
 

Program details

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Flexible schedule: Learn at your own pace.  
Earn CME credit for your professional development.  
Shareable certificate for your Linkedin profile, CV or performance review. 
 

Whats Included:

  • 12 months access  
  • 30 CME credit
  • ISUOG Certificate of Completion and Achievement 
  • 30 fully interactive online modules 


Reviews: 

I really enjoyed the course, and have come away with lots of tips and tricks to apply in my practise. 

past attendee 1 Trainee - OBGYN hospital

Excellent course, great materials and interactive content. Really helped me to grasp tricky concepts with real case studies from experts around the world. 

past attendee 2 Student - University of women's health

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Program Details

Full syllabus
Module 1: Principles of ultrasound and the first trimester (xx minutes) 
 
  • Physical principles of ultrasound including safety 
  • Transducers knobology image production scanning planes 
  • The principles of Doppler ultrasound Quality control processes for operators & programmes 
  • Informed consent image recording & report writing 
  • Assessing normal and abnormal findings between 4-10 weeks in singleton & twin pregnancies 
  • Assessing the normal pregnancy between 10-14 weeks 
Module 2: Introduction to the mid trimester scan - dating, assessment of amniotic fluid, placenta and cervix, fetal growth and Doppler (xx minutes) 
 
  • Cervical assessment 
  • The 6-step approach 
  • Fetal biometry – dating, assessing size & estimating fetal weight 
  • Assessing the placenta & amniotic fluid 
  • Distinguishing between normal & abnormal fetal size and growth 
  • Umbilical and uterine artery Doppler studies 
  • The 20 + 2 Planes Approach to the routine mid trimester scan 
  • Distinguishing between normal and abnormal appearances of the fetal anatomy 
Module 3: Assessing fetal anatomy in the mid trimester using the 20 + 2 planes approach (XX minutes) 
 
  • Evaluating fetal anatomy from longitudinal sections 
  • Distinguishing between normal & abnormal appearances of the skull & brain 
  • Assessing the neck and chest 
  • Obtaining & interpreting heart views 
  • Examining the abdomen and anterior abdominal walls 
  • Distinguishing between normal & abnormal appearances of the urinary tract 
  • Distinguishing between normal & abnormal appearances of the long bones & extremities 
  • Examining the upper lip face & profile correctly 
  • Making a decision normal or not 
Module 4: Gynecological ultrasound (xx minutes) 
 
  • The basics of a gynecological ultrasound 
  • Examining the uterus - cervix & endometrium
  • Examining the uterus – myometrium 
  • Examining the ovaries & adnexae 
  • Typical ultrasound appearances of the most common pathologies of the adnexae 
  • Writing the gynecological ultrasound report 
 

Program Fees

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Program fees for ISUOG members  

ISUOG member 

  £330    

ISUOG member - with trainee/sonographer discount    

  £240 

ISUOG member in middle-income setting 

  £100 

ISUOG member in lower-resource setting 

  £5 


Program fees for non-members  

Non-member price 

  £360    

Non-member - with trainee/sonographer discount    

  £260 

Non-member in middle-income setting 

  £115 

Non-member in lower-resource setting 

  £10 


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Technical Requirements: You will need a phone, tablet or laptop and stable internet connection. 
Recommended experience level: No prior ultrasound experience is necessary.   

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Additional information

Acceditation and CME Credits

CME credits
The European Accreditation Council (EACCME) accredits this online course for Continuing Medical Education (CME). 30 European CME credits (ECMEC®) will be awarded on successful completion of this course. Through an agreement between the European Union of Medical Specialists (UEMS) and the American Medical Association (AMA), physicians may convert EACCME credits to an equivalent number of AMA PRA Category 1 CreditsTM. Information on the process to convert EACCME credit to AMA credit can be found at www.ama-assn.org/go/internationalcme.

CME Subcommittee
The CME Subcommittee oversees the CME requirements for our CME accredited courses.

Conflict of Interest
No commercial support has been accepted related to the development or publication of this course. This course underwent peer review in line with the standards of editorial integrity and publication ethics maintained by the International Society of Ultrasound in Obstetrics & Gynecology (ISUOG). Conflicts of interest have been identified and resolved in accordance with EACCME guidelines

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Program creators

This online program has been developed by an international group of leading clinicians practicing in the field. The ISUOG Basic Training program was developed by, and is maintained by the Basic Training Subcommittee. A list of all the volunteers who have offered their time and commitment to developing the Basic Training syllabus over the years is found in the introduction to this online course, and also on our website.