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Online Limited Obstetrical Ultrasound Refresher

Brand: Heartbeat Academy
Product Code: 976

Price: $295.00

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I am accessing this resource in connection with my role within a life affirming (pro-life) Pregnancy Help Organization. I understand that this resource is intended for a pro-life audience and is considered off the record. Additionally, I understand that my registration may be subject to cancellation (with a full refund of any fees paid) by Heartbeat International at any time and for any reason. I understand that all media inquiries should be directed to: media@heartbeatinternational.org

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 This course is designed to enhance the skills of nurses and sonographers within the pregnancy help community currently performing limited obstetric ultrasound. The didactic portion of the training is composed of nine modules appropriate for nurses and sonographers on important topics like ultrasound physics, first trimester scanning, and more. Available in a convenient and easily accessible on demand format, the didactic portions of of the training can be completed on your own schedule over a six month period.

To complement the didactic portion, participants will be asked to document and perform a minimum of 10 scans at their center under the supervision of a qualified RDMS OB/Gyn Sonographer, qualified RN who has completed ultrasound training, or Physician.

CA BON provider approved by the California Board of Registered Nursing, Provider Number CEP 16061 for 15 contact hours.

 

 

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.

Module II: Limited Obstetrical Ultrasound for the Medical Professional
Explain the unique role of Registered Nurses and Limited Obstetrical Ultrasound.
Discuss the basis of obtaining pertinent client history.
Expand on the responsibilities of a registered nurse in 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 difference between morning after pill and 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 
 

 

 

How many people can go through the training when I purchase a subscription? 

To ensure proper tracking for record keeping purposes, a separate enrollment is needed for each individual completing the training. No shared enrollment is permitted. If available, no credit will be awarded to anyone other the individual enrolled in the training.

What happens if I don't complete my training in six months?

Please see our official refund policy for more information.

Can I add the training to the private course for my center?

No, due to the nature of this training and to ensure that guidelines established by AWOHN and the California Board of Nursing are met, this training is not available for use in a private course. However, any nurse or sonographer interested in the training can take the course using the same login information they currently use to access your center's private course.

 

 

Tammy Stearns MS, RDMS, RVT, RT(R), FSDMS

Bryan Williams MHA, RT(R), RDMS, RVT, RDCS

 

 

1. Refunds for non-attendance will only be awarded if non-attendance is the direct result of an unplanned or unannounced outage. When a registrant is unable to access a webinar/course due to an unplanned or unannounced server outage of Heartbeat International Academy, the HeartbeatInternational.org website, or HeartbeatServices.org website, Heartbeat International will contact the registrant to notify them of the refund due them and issue the refund. Refund will be made to the registrant within 1 week of the cancelled event subject to processing fees.

2. When a course/webinar is cancelled for which individuals have registered, Heartbeat International will send a notification to each registrant per email or phone. Full refund will be sent to registrant within one week of cancellation.