Professional Qualification Course in Obstetrics Ultrasound
PQC – OBUS 806 | $495
This INMED Professional Qualification Course is a hybrid experience that combines online lessons followed by a one-day, in-person event to master hands-on skills. This Hands-on Skill Course qualifies for 1 Elective Credit towards the Master’s Degree in International Health.
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Course Information
Obstetrics care requires critical information about the mother and baby. Ultrasound is an essential technology to supply such vital information. This course develops skills in early pregnancy ultrasound (confirmation, location) and third trimester ultrasound (parity, pulse, pocket, placenta, presentation, postpartum evaluation). This course requires that participants already have attained basic obstetrics skills and experience.
At the completion of the Professional Qualification Course in Obstetrics Ultrasound, learners will be able to:
- Confirm early pregnancy diagnosis and location
- Identify common gynecological pathology
- Identify the 6 Ps of late pregnancy: parity, pulse, pocket, placenta, presentation, postpartum evaluation
- Perform RUSH exam: Rapid Ultrasound for Shock and Hypotension
The Professional Qualification Course in Obstetrics Ultrasound has two sections: online and in-classroom. The online component provides didactic preparation for both early and late pregnancy imaging. Following is the general schedule of the in-classroom section.
Each major topic will begin with a rapid review of anatomy and examples of normal scan planes, followed by supervised, hands-on scanning experience to achieve normal scan planes, ultrasound techniques and equipment control.
8:00 Principles of US equipment use and image optimization
8:20 Early pregnancy diagnosis/confirmation and location
8:40 Hands-on Clinical Sessions
12:00 Lunch
1:00 2-3rd Trimester Ultrasound Evaluation. Late pregnancy fetal parity (number)/ pulse (fetal heartbeat)/ pocket (fluid)/ placenta (location)/ fetal presentation/ post-partum evaluation/ late pregnancy placenta (location)/ fetal presentation/ post-partum evaluation.
1:40 Basic gynecological ultrasound (ovarian cysts and uterine masses)
2:00 Hands-on Clinical sessions
3:00 Evaluation of hypotension or shock related to obstetrical hemorrhage
5:00 Conclusion
*In-Classroom Session schedule is subject to change
Enrollment in the INMED Professional Qualification Course in Obstetrics Ultrasound is open to healthcare professionals and healthcare profession learners, including physicians, midwives, advanced practice nurses, and physician assistants.
Computing Requirements
The following are the minimum computing requirements for participating in this course. Learners must have ready access to and be functionally proficient with:
- A personal computer with an up-to-date operating system and ample memory for downloads
- A web browser, preferably the most up-to-date version of Chrome, Internet Explorer, Firefox, or Safari
- Applications capable of opening Microsoft Word documents and of viewing PDFs
- An Internet connection, preferably high speed
- Capability of viewing YouTube and Vimeo videos
This course will equip learners to employ obstetrics ultrasonography technology in low-resource and primary care settings.
Education Methods
Learners will achieve the competency objectives through the following education methods:
Interactive online learning techniques
Interactive live presentations
Skill stations for increasing technical proficiency
Case studies for developing clinical judgment
Evaluation Methods & Requirements For Successful Completion
This course is graded pass/fail. Successful pass requires:
Ultrasound for Primary Care Post-Test ≥80%
Satisfactory or higher demonstration of all required skills
Complete course evaluation at the course conclusion.
Continuing Medical Education (CME) for the INMED Professional Qualification Course in Obstetrics Ultrasound is attained through satisfactory completion of the course requirements. Note: CME is not applicable to students or resident physicians.
Cost
There is no additional charge for Continuing Medical Education (CME) credit.
Accreditation Statement
Physicians
Institute for International Medicine is accredited by the Missouri State Medical Association to provide continuing medical education for physicians.
The Institute for International Medicine designates this live activity for a maximum of 8 AMA PRA Category 1 Credit(s)™. Physicians should claim only the credit commensurate with the extent of their participation in the activity.
Accreditation Launch Date: February 1, 2024
Accreditation Termination Date: February 1, 2027
Other Healthcare Professionals
A certificate of completion indicating the number of AMA PRA Category 1 Credit(s)™ will be issued for completing this course. Certificates may be submitted to applicable state boards for recognition.
Disclosures
No persons in control of the content of this course have relevant financial relationships with ineligible companies.
| Nicholas Comninellis MD MPH DIMPH | No relevant financial relationships with ineligible companies to disclose |
| John Gibson MD | No relevant financial relationships with ineligible companies to disclose |
| Mark Muilenberg | All relevant financial disclosures mitigated |
| Fred Loper MD | No relevant financial relationships with ineligible companies to disclose |
| Timothy Myrick MD DTMH | No relevant financial relationships with ineligible companies to disclose |
| Leda Rivera | No relevant financial relationships with ineligible companies to disclose |
Participants who successfully complete the course of study and who pass the final examinations will receive the INMED Professional Qualification in Obstetrics Ultrasound. Academic credit earned is 1 credit hour. Verification of the educational experience will be provided to any learner’s affiliated school or residency program. Those who do not pass the final examinations will receive a certificate of attendance.
The tuition for the INMED Professional Qualification Course in Obstetrics Ultrasound is $495 per participant. There is no additional charge for Continuing Medical Education (CME) credit.
Participants will receive access to the INMED Obstetrics Ultrasound Short Self-Paced Course, one day of supervised hands-on ultrasound skill development, and upon satisfactory participation and skill demonstration, the INMED Professional Qualification in Obstetrics Ultrasound. Please note that accommodations and meals are not included.
For more information, view the Cost page.
Presently, this course is only being offered in Kansas City, Missouri.
Accommodations
This course is offered in connection with the Humanitarian Health Conference. Please visit the conference website for event accommodation information.
Directions
The In-Classroom Section in Kansas City, MO, will be held at Graceway.
Street Address: 5460 Blue Ridge Cutoff, Raytown, MO 64133
If you are traveling from the Kansas City International Airport, your starting address is: 1 International Square, Kansas City, MO 64153
John Gibson, MD, DIMPH
INMED Professional Qualification Course in Obstetrics Ultrasound graduates are applying their skills on behalf of patients throughout North America and particularly at INMED Service-Learning Sites in Honduras, Ghana, Angola, Kenya, India, and Papua New Guinea.
Number of graduates to date: 37
Prior INMED Obstetrics Ultrasound Courses
May 29, 2024, Kansas City, MO
October 13, 2023, Kansas City, MO
June 8, 2023, Kansas City, MO
June 9, 2022, Kansas City, MO