The Sonographer in the PHMC
This course is designed to be a refresher in limited obstetrical skills while also designed to be an introduction to scanning within the pro-life movement. As a participant you may feel extremely confident in the technical aspect of the scan, however the pro-life movement may be new.
The didactic portion of the training is composed of nine modules appropriate for sonographers on important topics like ultrasound physics, first-trimester scanning, legal and ethical questions, and more. Available in a convenient and easily accessible on-demand format, the didactic portions of the training can be completed on your own schedule over a six-month period.
This course is designed for RDMS only. No CMEs or CEUs are offered for this training.
This course is intended for the RDMS offering limited obstetrical diagnostic scans in a Pregnancy Help Medical Clinic. Please contact us before enrolling in the course if you are not one of the professionals listed below:
- RDMS
Module I: The Power of Seeing
Explain the unique role of ultrasound in Pregnancy Care Centers.
Discuss the reality of scanning limited obstetrical ultrasounds.
Identify areas in which ultrasound may benefit at-risk clients.
Explain the unique role of ultrasound in Pregnancy Care Centers.
Discuss the reality of scanning limited obstetrical ultrasounds.
Identify areas in which ultrasound may benefit at-risk clients.
Module II: Limited Obstetrical Ultrasound for the Sonographer
Explain the unique role of Sonographers and Limited Obstetrical Ultrasound.
Discuss the registrants and associations in ultrasound and the pro-life movement.
Briefly explain the roles within a Pregnancy Center.
Discuss the registrants and associations in ultrasound and the pro-life movement.
Briefly explain the roles within a Pregnancy Center.
Module III: The Physics of Ultrasound
Review the artifacts of ultrasound physics.
Utilize and manipulate machine parameters to increase image quality.
Explain quality analysis and the imagers' role.
Module IV: Pelvic and Obstetrical Anatomy
Discuss basic pelvic anatomy and how it relates to first-trimester obstetrical scanning.
Identify the female reproductive system sonographically.
Discuss the basic first-trimester obstetrical structures imaged by ultrasound in a limited ultrasound exam.
Module V: Obstetrical Ultrasound
Discuss the basics of first-trimester scanning.
Explain how to measure Gestational Sac Diameter (GSD) and Crown-Rump-Length (CRL).
Explain the methods utilized to obtain fetal heart tracings.
Discuss the basics of second and third-trimester scanning.
Module VI: Normal Variants and Atypical Findings
Review most common abnormalities in first-trimester scanning.
Explain normal variants that may be encountered in obstetrical scanning.
Identify common abnormalities encountered in obstetrical scanning.
Module VII: Abortion Pill Reversal and Ultrasound
Recognize the reality of chemical abortions.
Recognize the difference between the morning-after pill and the abortion pill.
Discuss the most common method of chemical abortions.
Discuss the medical history differences in APR clients.
Discuss the possible ultrasound images encountered.
Module VIII: Legal and Ethical Issues
Discuss the importance of encouragement and the reality of the one being called.
Apply the knowledge obtained to utilize critical thinking skills.
Explain the most common obstetrical legal and ethical challenges in sonography.
Module IX: Self-Care and the Imager
Discuss the unique role of the imagers in Pregnancy Care Centers.
Explain the most common causes of injury in sonography.
Identify personal methods to help alleviate bodily and emotional stress.
Module X: Clinical Competencies
