Description
Overview
GCUS Midwife Sonography Certificate Review 2019 (VIDEOS) is an on-demand digital course designed for nurse midwives preparing for the ARDMS midwifery focused examination. It also provides OB-GYN physicians with a comprehensive review of obstetric and gynecologic ultrasound techniques to enhance ultrasound practice protocols in accordance with professional guidelines.
On-demand Obstetrics & Gynecology education — accessible anytime, anywhere.
Content
This course delivers a detailed review of sonographic principles, pelvic and obstetric ultrasound anatomy, pathology, and scanning protocols. It is structured to support knowledge reinforcement and practical application of diagnostic ultrasound in midwifery and obstetric care.
- GYN Anatomy and Physiology, Congenital Abnormalities
- Transabdominal and Transvaginal Exam Techniques
- Gynecological Pathology: Uterine, Ovarian, and Adnexal
- Mock Exam 1: Gynecology
- First Trimester Obstetrics: Reproductive Physiology, Measurements, Pathology
- Mock Exam 2: First Trimester Obstetrics
- Second and Third Trimesters: Fetal Age Assessment, Measurements, and Ultrasound of the Fetal Brain
- Ultrasound Evaluation of Fetal Face and Neck, Placenta, and Umbilical Cord
- Ultrasound Evaluation of Amniotic Fluid, Multiple Gestations, Maternal and Fetal Complications, and 3D Ultrasound
- Mock Exam 3: Comprehensive Review
- Essentials of Diagnostic Ultrasound
- Pulse Echo Instrumentation, Storage, Display, and Ultrasound Propagation in Tissue
- Types of Transducers and Image Controls
- Imaging Artifacts Identification
- Quality Assurance, Safety, and Equipment Maintenance
- Mock Exam 4: Sonography Principles and Instrumentation
Date of Original Release: 10/10/2019
This edition valid for credit through: 10/10/2022
Objectives
- Increase knowledge and competence for successful ultrasound registry examination completion
- Outline routine scan protocols and measurements for transabdominal and endovaginal gynecological scanning
- Identify normal and abnormal imaging characteristics of the ovaries and uterus, differentiating pathology in premenarchal, postmenarchal, and postmenopausal patients
- Describe first trimester normal reproductive physiology and anatomy
- Recognize first trimester complications and associated ultrasound findings
- Apply second and third trimester fetal measurement techniques
- Identify normal and abnormal fetal anatomy during second and third trimesters across fetal body systems
- Recognize coexisting disorders affecting pregnancy
- Explain basic ultrasound principles, including ultrasound definition, properties, and units of measurement
- Understand fundamental principles of sound propagation in soft tissue
- Differentiate types of transducers and ultrasound focusing techniques
- Recognize ultrasound equipment components and terminology
- Identify imaging artifacts by cause and appearance
- Outline safety, quality control, quality assurance, and bio-effects concerns related to ultrasound equipment operation and maintenance
- Assess individual weaknesses for focused self-study targeting exam success
- Implement scan protocols and diagnostic criteria based on inter-professional guidelines and certification exam outlines (ACNM, AIUM, ARDMS)
Speakers
This course features expert content developed to assist midwives and physicians in their ultrasound review; specific instructor information is not provided.
Target Audience
This course is intended for nurse midwives preparing for the ARDMS Midwife Sonography Certificate exam. It is also appropriate for physicians in Obstetrics-Gynecology, Primary Care, and Family Practice who seek a comprehensive review to enhance their knowledge and clinical ultrasound protocols in accordance with established professional guidelines.
Why This Topic Matters
GCUS Midwife Sonography Certificate Review 2019 (VIDEOS) addresses critical competencies in obstetric and gynecologic ultrasound for midwives and physicians. Mastery of these skills is essential for clinical confidence in sonography, supporting accurate diagnosis and patient management in midwifery and obstetrics.
MedHub Central provides this specialized education to facilitate professional development within the specialty of Obstetrics & Gynecology. The course reinforces clinical protocols aligned with inter-professional guidelines, ensuring relevant and consistent practice standards.
