Delivery of the module will embody the Herts learning principles.

You should be available to attend all days as advertised.

This course 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 obstetric ultrasound examinations. The course 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 Obstetric ultrasound.  

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

Course aims :
This course aims to enable students to develop the necessary clinical and evaluative skills for the competent performance and accurate reporting of obstetric ultrasound examinations.  
 
Course Notes :
The course is facilitated by university staff and external lecturers. Delivery of the course incorporates blended learning which aims to combine practical, simulation and classroom-based learning. 

Assessment: 
Coursework 1:                40%            50/100 pass mark

Test:                                60%            50/100 pass mark 

Compulsory Information and Further Details:

Coursework 1, 40% 2000-word evaluation of a patient pathway

In class test, 60% 2 hours

Coursework 1, & In class test must be passed and clinical portfolio completed before the Practical Pass/Fail can be attempted.
This may result in some student having a third sitting to allow two attempts at the Practical pass/fail element.

Practical (Pass/Fail)
Practical skills assessment: P/F
Comprising a session of 3 patients, one from each trimester of pregnancy.

The clinical portfolio is a compulsory gateway to the practical skills assessment.

Ultrasound Image Production and Optimisation and 7H5K0343 Principles of Ultrasound Reporting must be passed before the practical skills assessment is attempted.

All individual elements of assessment must be passed.

Learning Outcomes:

Knowledge and Understanding  

Successful students will typically...  

• Demonstrate a depth of knowledge and critical understanding of normal and abnormal pregnancy from conception to birth including maternal complications and common foetal developmental anomalies that may arise during pregnancy
• Have a comprehensive understanding of techniques applicable for ultrasound investigation of normal and abnormal pregnancy from conception to birth including maternal complications and common foetal developmental anomalies that may arise during pregnancy.  

Learning Outcomes:

Skills and Attributes  

Successful students will typically...  

•  Demonstrate critical awareness in synthesising clinical information and evaluative skills for the competent performance of ultrasound examinations of the pregnant uterus and related abdominal and pelvic structures. 
•  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 obstetric ultrasound examinations with precision and effectiveness.  
  
  
  

This module can contribute to the following programme(s)

HSMIRSM: MSc Medical Imaging and Radiation Sciences: Medical Ultrasound