The Royal Devon Exeter Hospital
Basic Ultrasound for Obstetrics
The Royal Devon Exeter Hospital runs a course in Basic Ultrasound for Obstetrics. On the
next sheet you will find a booking form with details.
This is a hands-on course and there are a limited number places. To check if places are
available, please telephone
RD&E Learning and Development Service,
01392 405171 or email Eugenie.Philbin@rdeft.nhs.uk or Sarah.Robinson2@rdeft.nhs.uk
If you would like to book a place, we would be very please to see you. Please print, complete
and send in the form with the booking fee as soon as possible.
Booking Form 110831 Exeter Basic Obs Course
Royal Devon and Exeter Hospital
Basic Ultrasound Course in Obstetrics
Saturday 8th October 2011
Course Leaders: Mr Myles Taylor, Dr Helen Liversedge
Venue :
Centre for Women’s Health, The Royal Devon and Exeter Hospital, Barrack Road, Exeter, EX2 5DW
The course is suitable for Doctors (closely following RCOG requirements for modules 1 and 2), Radiographers, Midwives and
Nurses. It may also be considered useful as a refresher course or as a starting point for those considering full training.
PROGRAMME
08.30 8.50
08.50
9.00
Registration
Tea / Coffee
Introduction
8 – 12 weeks gestation
09.40
Physics
10.10
Instrumentation
10.30
Practical Session 1
10.45
11.00
Refreshment
Presentation and
Placental Localisation
Biometry
11.20
11.50
Liquor Assessment and
Doppler Studies
12.20
13.00
13.45
Lunch
Live Link
Practical Session 2
14.45
15.00
16.00
Refreshment
Practical Session 3
Final Session
Normal ultrasound imaging features of early pregnancy, detecting a fetal
heart, overcoming imaging difficulties, measurement of Crown-Rump Length
(CRL) and gestation sac, reporting, when to refer on.
Basic principles of ultrasound imaging
Machine set up and operation, safe use of ultrasound equipment, presets,
labelling and recording images.
Hands-on experience with a fetal ultrasound training phantoms
Dr Helen Liversedge
Associate Specialist
Dr Bob Ward
Physicist
Victoria Campbell
Senior Sonographer
The Faculty
Appropriate use of ultrasound for presentation, assessment of placental
position, placenta praevia, when to refer on.
Anatomical landmarks for bi-parietal diameter, head circumference, abdominal
circumference and femur length, (BPD.HC.AC.FL) reference charts, error
margins.
Detection of fetal heart activity in late pregnancy, amniotic fluid index (AFI),
maximum vertical pocket (MVP), oligohydramnios and polyhydramnios –
definitions and associations, cord and Doppler studies of the umbilical artery.
Mr. Myles Taylor
Consultant Obstetrician
Lucy Gulley
Senior Sonographer
Live demonstration of ultrasound examinations.
Each delegate will have the opportunity to build on knowledge gained from the
earlier session with hands-on experience on live models.
Mr. Myles Taylor
The Faculty
Mr. Myles Taylor
Consultant Obstetrician
Further practical
Round–up, Quiz and Close.
16.30 finish
Please note – the final programme may vary slightly from that advertised
For information about availability of places, please telephone RD&E Learning and Development Service,
01392 405171 or email Eugenie.Philbin@rdeft.nhs.uk or Sarah.Robinson2@rdeft.nhs.uk
For queries about course content, please email the Course Coordinator, Annette.Ward@rdeft.nhs.uk
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Booking Form
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Surname
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Ultrasound experience:
 Beginner
 Have watched a few
 Some hands-on experience
 Seeking underpinning knowledge
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enclose a cheque for £160 (£80 reduced fee for RD and E Trust employees) made payable to ‘R.D. & E General Charity (FAMU 3206)’
To book, please return the completed form and cheque to: Learning and Development Service, Administration Team, Second Floor,
Royal Devon and Exeter Hospital (Heavitree), Gladstone Road, Exeter, EX1 2ED.
Booking Form 110831 Exeter Basic Obs Course