SONO 2022 - Obstetrics & Gynecology 3

Credit hours: 4

Prerequisites: SONO 2012 - Obstetrics & Gynecology 2 

Industry Certifications American Registry of Diagnostic Medical Sonography’s Obstetrics & Gynecology certification examination (though the learner is not eligible until completing a minimum of a 12-month accredited sonography program).

Course Description:
The third of a three-course sequence; advanced fetal and pelvic sonographic techniques will be the main focus. Multiple gestations, antenatal syndromes, fetal disorders, placental, umbilical cord, and membrane evaluation techniques, and management will be demonstrated to the student. The student will become familiar with maternal disorders during pregnancy also. Gynecologic infertility studies will be introduced to the student. The student will learn to evaluate and recognize uncommon pathological processes in the nongravid pelvis.

Student Learning Outcomes:
Students will be able to:

Appropriately assess the fetal and extrafetal structures during the obstetrical examination.
Obtain a knowledge of post-partum complications and variations of maternal anatomic structures.
List sequelae of the more common fetal anomalies that can be diagnosed sonographically.
Sonographically discern how the various syndromes are diagnosed, as well as how one determines that a series of abnormalities actually delineate a “syndrome”.
Discover sonographic applications in gynecologic infertility testing and guidance.
Utilize Doppler and color Doppler applications for both sonography of the gynecologic and obstetrical patient.
Make considerations regarding patient management for the well-being of mother and fetus.
Assess case study information related to patient care management and diagnosis.