Delivery of the module will embody the Herts learning principles. You should be available to attend all days as advertised. 

This module is designed for health care professionals particularly radiographers, midwives and nurses who wish to develop the necessary clinical and evaluative skills for the competent performance and accurate reporting of female pelvic ultrasound examinations. The module is taken in combination with Ultrasound Image Production & Optimisation and Principles of Ultrasound Reporting in order to achieve an ultrasound qualification. It may only be studied as a standalone course by qualified sonographers who have not previously studied Gynaecological ultrasound.

On completion of the module students will typically:

• Be able to demonstrate a depth of knowledge and critical understanding of the anatomy, physiology, pathology of the female pelvis.
• Have a comprehensive understanding of techniques applicable for ultrasound investigation of normal and abnormal female pelvis.
• Demonstrate critical awareness in synthesising clinical information and evaluative skills for the competent performance of ultrasound examinations of the female pelvis
• Demonstrate a range of advanced communication and decision-making skills and engage confidently in academic and professional communication appropriate to their professional practice.
• Demonstrate technical expertise in competently performing female pelvic ultrasound examinations with precision and effectiveness.

This module forms part of a medical ultrasound programme which is accredited by Consortium for the Accreditation of Sonographic Education (CASE)

This course aims to enable students to develop the necessary clinical and evaluative skills for the competent performance and accurate reporting of female pelvic ultrasound examinations. 

This module can contribute to the following programme(s)

HSMIRSM: MSc Medical Imaging and Radiation Sciences: Medical Ultrasound