DUTEC 180 - Advanced Studies Obstetrics

3 CR

Explores protocols, testing, procedures, Doppler, and imaging pitfalls for the high-risk obstetrical scan. Fetal congenital and genetic anomalies, multiple gestations, and normal and abnormal sonographic features will also be discussed.

Prerequisite(s): Acceptance into program or permission of program chair.

Course Outcomes

Outline the standard ultrasound imaging protocol for the high-risk obstetrical scan
Identify, using ultrasound images, the normal and most common abnormal sonographic features of an obstetrical ultrasound including the placenta and amniotic fluid, congenital/genetic anomalies, diagnostic and invasive testing, invasive procedures, growth abnormalities, Doppler, multiple gestations, fetal monitoring, maternal factors, and fetal therapy
Describe and correlate etiology, clinical signs and symptoms, other diagnostic tests, and sequelae of disease for an obstetrical ultrasound
Discuss the sonographer’s role in post-partum management
Examine common imaging pitfalls and artifacts for the high-risk obstetrical scan

GenEd Outcomes: Creative and Critical Thinking

Critical Thinking/Problem Solving

GenEd Outcomes: Communication

Reading

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