Obstetric Ultrasound and Screening Principles
Explain screening and diagnostic testing.
What you will learn
- Explain screening and diagnostic testing.
- Check indication consent and scan preparation.
- Describe dating and basic measurement principles.
- Identify elements of an anatomical survey.
- Communicate limitations and unexpected findings.
- Document and close the referral loop.
Course content
6 lessons + final assessmentSelect a lesson to view its details.
01What screening can establishNot started
O1
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02Preparation and choiceNot started
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03Dating and measurementNot started
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04Completeness of the anatomical surveyNot started
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05Unexpected findings and communicationNot started
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06Reporting and follow throughNot started
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18 questions · 30 minutes · Pass: 15 correct
Who this course is for
Assessed knowledge of obstetric scan purpose, consent, completeness and escalation.
Prerequisite: Courses 02 29 and 30 recommended before intimate scanning content.
Scope and professional boundaries
Assessed knowledge of obstetric scan purpose, consent, completeness and escalation. Supervised acquisition, diagnostic reporting and screening accreditation remain separate. Practical pathway Upcoming.
References
- WHO Maternal and fetal assessment update imaging ultrasound before 24 weeks 2022 ↗
- NHS England Fetal anomaly screening programme handbook ↗
- AIUM Standard diagnostic obstetric ultrasound practice parameter 2024 ↗
- Zambia Ministry of Health ANC Guidelines for a Positive Pregnancy Experience hosted by WHO Africa ↗
- HPCZ National Healthcare Standards for Zambia Third edition February 2026 ↗
- HPCZ Obtaining Patients Informed Consent Ethical Considerations First edition March 2016 ↗
- HPCZ Patient Confidentiality Guidelines First edition March 2016 ↗
- ACSQHC Informed consent practical guidance for clinicians 2026 ↗
- AIUM Prudent clinical use and safety of diagnostic ultrasound revised May 2024 ↗
- AIUM Transducer cleaning preparation and gel guidance 2025 revision ↗
- ISUOG Ultrasound assessment of fetal biometry and growth 2019 ↗
- ISUOG Routine mid trimester fetal ultrasound updated 2022 ↗
- Resuscitation Council UK The ABCDE approach updated July 2024 ↗
- Zambia Data Protection Act No 3 of 2021 ↗
