Our Next Hands-On Scanning Event

The Midwife Center for Birth & Women’s Health

2831 Penn Ave, Pittsburgh, PA 15222

April 16th & 17th or April 18th & 19th, 2026

This event offers up to 25.5 AANP CE credits and 26 ACNM CEUs. This event offers 16 AAPA Category 1 CME credits from the hands on portion and an additional 10.5 AAPA Category 1 CME credits from the required online course included with your ticket, for a total of 26.5 AAPA credits.

Tickets can be found at the bottom of this page

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Hands-On Scanning Conference

Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania
April 16 to 19, 2026

Ultrasound for Women’s Health Providers is returning to The Midwife Center for Birth and Women’s Health in Pittsburgh, PA for our largest hands-on training event of the year. This conference spans four total days, with two day tickets available for either Thursday and Friday or Saturday and Sunday.

This event provides intensive, instructor led scanning practice with real patients, small group learning, and nationally recognized continuing education credits for multiple credentialing organizations.

Tickets are on sale now at the bottom of this page.

Choose Your Two Day Ticket

You may choose either:

Thursday and Friday
April 16 and 17
or
Saturday and Sunday
April 18 and 19

Each ticket grants access to a full two day hands-on experience with one instructor and a group of four participants.

The required online course is included with every ticket.

Continuing Education Credits

This event offers CE credits for a wide range of women’s health providers.

26 ACNM CEUs
25.5 AANP CE credits
26.5 AAPA Category 1 CME credits

Workshop Schedule

Hands-On Scanning Days

Location
The Midwife Center for Birth and Women’s Health
2831 Penn Ave
Pittsburgh, PA 15222

Arrival
Please plan to arrive around 7:45 am so the group is ready to begin at 8:00 am.

Day 1 | 8:00 am to 5:00 pm

8:00 to 9:00 am
Simulation experience
How to handle the transducer
Recognition of anatomical structures
Cross sectional anatomy

9:00 to 10:30 am
Gynecologic scanning
Two patients
Focus on normal anatomy
IUD localization if available

10:30 am to 12:00 pm
First trimester scanning
Two patients
Gestations ranging from 6 to 12 weeks

12:00 to 1:00 pm
Lunch provided
Informal session introducing the Midwife Certification Exam

1:15 to 3:30 pm
Second and third trimester scanning
Three patients
Gestational age measurements
Appropriate anatomical review
Amniotic fluid volume
Cervical length
Placental location

3:30 to 5:00 pm
Biophysical profile
Two patients
Discussion of BPP criteria
Fetal presentation
Amniotic fluid volume
Placental location

5:00 to 5:15 pm
Completion of evaluations

Day 2 | 8:00 am to 5:00 pm

8:00 to 9:00 am
Gynecologic scanning
One patient
Focus on normal anatomy
IUD localization if available

9:00 am to 12:00 pm
Continuation of gynecologic and first trimester scanning
Varies based on volunteers

12:00 to 1:00 pm
Lunch provided

1:15 to 5:00 pm
Second trimester
Third trimester
Biophysical profile
Cervical length
Placental location
Fetal presentation
AFV measurement

5:00 to 5:15 pm
Completion of evaluations and awarding certificates of completion

Important Notes About Scheduling

Volunteer availability can vary. While we make every effort to match trimester preferences, exact matches are not always possible. Our instructors are prepared with alternative teaching options and adjust the schedule as needed to ensure a complete learning experience.

Days are long and learning intensive. Wear comfortable clothing and shoes. Bring snacks and water as desired. If you need to step out briefly during instruction, you’re welcome to do so and return when ready.

Printing slides from the online course can be helpful. Students often bring them for notes.

Refresher Course Option

We will offer two one day refresher courses during the Pittsburgh event.

To qualify, you must have previously completed:

• The online course
• A one or two day hands-on scanning event with Ultrasound for Women’s Health Providers

The refresher course includes:

• A group of four past participants
• Completely goal focused scanning
• No predetermined outline
• Direct communication with instructor Gay Hull MSN, WHNP, RDMS before the event
• A full day of personalized scanning time

Please note: No continuing education credits are provided for the refresher course.

What should I expect on event day?

Each instructor works with a group of four students. The days involve continuous scanning practice. If you need a personal or restroom break, feel free to step out and return when ready.

Lunch is provided from Panera each day. You will be sent a menu to choose your lunch a few weeks before the event along with any modifications or allergies. We will find a hotel block for this event in January 2026 and be in contact with everyone who has purchased tickets to share that information.

You must finish the online course before attending your hands-on days. You are welcome to bring printed slides from your online course. This event involves a great deal of standing, so comfortable shoes and clothing are recommended.

Can I travel with a friend or colleague?

Yes. Many participants choose to travel with colleagues. You may request to be grouped together when completing the registration form.

We accommodate requests on a first come, first served basis. Groups of four fit perfectly, and larger groups can be divided across multiple instructors as long as tickets are available.

What if I already have the online course?

If you already purchased the online course:

  1. First purchase your ticket for the hands-on event

  2. You will automatically receive the registration form in your email

  3. After completing the registration form, send Casey your online course receipt

  4. We will process a refund for the amount you paid for the online course

You MUST complete the online course before attending your hands-on scanning days.

This event is designed for women’s health providers including:

• Certified Nurse Midwives
• Certified Midwives
• Certified Professional Midwives
• Licensed Midwives
• Nurse Practitioners
• Physician Associates

All skill levels are welcome. Instructors meet each group exactly where they are

More Questions?

If you have any questions after reading through this page, please reach out to Casey directly and she can answer anything more specific you need.
casey@ultrasoundforwomenshealthproviders.com

We also have events planned in Tempe, AZ in May 2026 and Kansas City in June 2026. Tickets are limited. If you’d like to be added to the specific mailing list for either event, please contact Casey directly.

TESTIMONIALS

More Testimonials

  • "I’ve taken an US course before, but nothing like this one. The 2 days of doing US on person after person really helped everything from the online modules to “click.” I know so much more than I did going into the course. Highly recommend if you even might need to use US for something. I verified my IUD placement and looked for placenta previa (diagnosed elsewhere), which I did find. Before I wouldn’t have known where the cervix was in US. It was also nice only having 4 students per group because we all got plenty time to practice plus lots of instructor feedback. Another nice thing that I didn’t know when I signed up: if you paid for the course at any point, you can always contact them for pointers/help or to remotely monitor your US skills if you wanted to do the certification."

  • "I learned way more at the ultrasound for women's health providers than I expected. I used some of the skills I learned THE VERY NEXT DAY I WAS IN CLINIC! Very relevant and wonderful training. Would recommend to anyone."

  • "The two-day course really helped to consolidate my knowledge and gave us all a lot of hands-on experience with patients. Michelle and Gay were great instructors - very knowledgeable and equally supportive!"

  • "This two day event was intense but so valuable for hands on learning. The instructors were knowledgeable and gave practical tips for getting the best pictures. I’m so glad I was able to attend and fully expect it to enhance my clinical practice."

  • "Great course, inspiring instructors, small groups, individualized attention. If you're a midwife or women's health provider and want to add more confidence to your use of ultrasound in your practice, this is for you."

  • "I had a great experience with this class. Michelle is an excellent instructor. I was super tired from a hectic week and was dreading a long class on my weekend, but I was pleasantly surprised with what a joy the class was! I found the content to be super interesting in the online learning portion and really enjoyed putting it into practice with the hands-on learning. Michelle is inviting, easy to learn from, and made the day really fun! Highly recommend this class."

  • "Great course, inspiring instructors, small groups, individualized attention. If you're a midwife or women's health provider and want to add more confidence to your use of ultrasound in your practice, this is for you."

  • "This ultrasound course was amazing. I am a new nurse midwife, and I learned so much from this course. Carolyn Gegor is an incredible instructor. Casey Messmer was so helpful. Quick responses. Every women’s health provider should take this course. 10/10"

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  • "Ultrasound for Women's Health Providers is a great resource, especially if you do not have a local source for training. The online portion was easy to navigate. It is done in chapters so you can come back to it so you don't have to do it all at once. It was complete through all aspects of ultrasound in pregnancy & well woman check up. We also arranged to have a Hands on training and our instructor Nora was AMAZING. She was very kind and patient while we were learning new skills. She was very informative and we were able to get a lot of knowledge in, in 1 day. I highly recommend this course!"

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  • "This two day event was intense but so valuable for hands on learning. The instructors were knowledgeable and gave practical tips for getting the best pictures. I’m so glad I was able to attend and fully expect it to enhance my clinical practice."

  • "I learned so much at the hands -on clinic and had so many a-ha moments that clicked into place. I definitely need to perform a lot more scans to feel competent, but I feel like I walked away with the tools and understanding to get there with practice. Our instructor, Gay, is a lovely human being, and a wealth of knowledge."

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  • "The two-day course really helped to consolidate my knowledge and gave us all a lot of hands-on experience with patients. Michelle and Gay were great instructors - very knowledgeable and equally supportive!"

  • "The skills from today will greatly improve the quality of care I can quickly & efficiently provide fr women. Great one day hands-on course!"

  • "I attended an in person one day scanning event after having completed the online learning. I was in a group of 4 and we had access to a variety of patients during that 8 hour day. The facility was amazing and accommodating and the ultrasound machines were so intuitive and easy to use. The instructors were very knowledgeable and I came home with the confidence to get my ARDMS check offs done."

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Meet Your Instructors

  • Cynthia Gay Hull MSN, WHNP, RDMS

    Instructor

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  • Nona Smith, RDMS, MSN, CNM

    Nona Smith, RDMS, MSN, CNM

    Instructor

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  • Michele A. Zahn, RDMS

    INSTRUCTOR

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  • Nora Elizalde, APRN, DNP, CNM, WHNP-BC, IBCLC

    Nora Elizalde, APRN, DNP, CNM, WHNP-BC, IBCLC

    INSTRUCTOR

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WHAT THE INSTRUCTORS ARE SAYING:

Two-Day Ticket for Thursday & Friday April 16th & 17th at The Midwife Center for Birth & Women's Health Pittsburgh, PA Two-Day Ticket for Thursday & Friday April 16th & 17th at The Midwife Center for Birth & Women's Health Pittsburgh, PA
Two-Day Ticket for Thursday & Friday April 16th & 17th at The Midwife Center for Birth & Women's Health Pittsburgh, PA
$2,500.00

PURCHASE YOUR TICKET:

Two-Day Ticket for Saturday & Sunday April 18th & 19th at The Midwife Center for Birth & Women's Health Pittsburgh, PA Two-Day Ticket for Saturday & Sunday April 18th & 19th at The Midwife Center for Birth & Women's Health Pittsburgh, PA
Two-Day Ticket for Saturday & Sunday April 18th & 19th at The Midwife Center for Birth & Women's Health Pittsburgh, PA
$2,500.00

REFRESHER COURSES:

You MUST have already taken a hands-on course with Ultrasound for Women’s Health Providers to select this option. No continuing education credits will be given for the refresher course. Please see all details in summary above.

One Day Refresher Course Thursday April 16th One Day Refresher Course Thursday April 16th
One Day Refresher Course Thursday April 16th
$1,000.00

Refresher Course

We will offer two one day refresher courses during the Pittsburgh, PA event. In order to qualify for the refresher course, you must have previously completed a hands on scanning one or two day event with Ultrasound for Women’s Health Providers. The original course may have been taken at any time or location. We will verify that you have completed both the online course and the hands on portion.

Please note that there are no continuing education credits of any kind offered for this refresher course.

The refresher course does not have a set schedule or outline. Your instructor, Gay Hull MSN, WHNP, RDMS will contact each person who enrolls to discuss specific goals. There will be a group of four participants scanning, just like our traditional hands on events, but you will be scanning only with others taking the refresher course and focusing on the goals you outline directly with Gay.

The course will begin promptly at 8:00 am each day. Please arrive fifteen minutes early.

One Day Refresher Course Friday April 17th One Day Refresher Course Friday April 17th
One Day Refresher Course Friday April 17th
$1,000.00

Refresher Course

We will offer two one day refresher courses during the Pittsburgh, PA event. In order to qualify for the refresher course, you must have previously completed a hands on scanning one or two day event with Ultrasound for Women’s Health Providers. The original course may have been taken at any time or location. We will verify that you have completed both the online course and the hands on portion.

Please note that there are no continuing education credits of any kind offered for this refresher course.

The refresher course does not have a set schedule or outline. Your instructor, Gay Hull MSN, WHNP, RDMS will contact each person who enrolls to discuss specific goals. There will be a group of four participants scanning, just like our traditional hands on events, but you will be scanning only with others taking the refresher course and focusing on the goals you outline directly with Gay.

The course will begin promptly at 8:00 am each day. Please arrive fifteen minutes early.