Ultrasound for Women’s Health Providers Online Courses

This online course is worth 10 ACNM credits.

This online course is worth 9.5 AANP credits.

“This activity is approved for 9.5 contact hour(s) of continuing education (which includes 0 hour(s) of pharmacology) by the American Association of Nurse Practitioners®. This activity was planned in accordance with AANP Accreditation Standards and Policies.”

In today’s fast-paced world, women’s health providers are constantly seeking ways to enhance their skills and knowledge, particularly in the use of ultrasound technology. Recognizing this need, the Ultrasound for Women’s Health Providers Comprehensive View of Point-of-Care Online Ultrasound Course has emerged as a vital resource for those looking to master full-scope obstetric ultrasound. This course is specifically tailored for women’s health providers who aim to integrate ultrasound into their clinical practice effectively, from understanding when to utilize this technology to interpreting ultrasound reports and making informed management decisions.

Ultrasound has become an indispensable tool in women’s health, offering real-time insights into the health and development of the fetus throughout pregnancy. The course starts off by addressing the basics: the scope of practice for women’s health providers related to Point of Care Ultrasound (POCUS) including current guidelines for practice and potential for certification.

Considering joining a future hands-on scanning event? There’s no need to hold off on purchasing our A Comprehensive View of Point-of-Care Ultrasound online course now. If you buy the online course and later decide to attend an in-person event, the cost of the online course will be reimbursed when you purchase your hands-on scanning ticket. Starting the online course now gives you ample time to thoroughly learn the material before experiencing it hands-on. This offer ensures you get both great value and a comprehensive learning experience.

This activity has been reviewed by the American Academy of Physician Associates Review Panel and is compliant with AAPA CME Criteria. This activity is designated for 10.25 AAPA Category 1 CME credits. 

In today’s fast-paced world, women’s health providers are constantly seeking ways to enhance their skills and knowledge, particularly in the use of ultrasound technology. Recognizing this need, the Ultrasound for Women’s Health Providers Comprehensive View of Point-of-Care Online Ultrasound Course has emerged as a vital resource for those looking to master full-scope obstetric ultrasound. This course is specifically tailored for women’s health providers who aim to integrate ultrasound into their clinical practice effectively, from understanding when to utilize this technology to interpreting ultrasound reports and making informed management decisions.

Ultrasound has become an indispensable tool in women’s health, offering real-time insights into the health and development of the fetus throughout pregnancy. The course starts off by addressing the basics: the scope of practice for women’s health providers related to Point of Care Ultrasound (POCUS) including current guidelines for practice and potential for certification.

Considering joining a future hands-on scanning event? There’s no need to hold off on purchasing our A Comprehensive View of Point-of-Care Ultrasound online course now. If you buy the online course and later decide to attend an in-person event, the cost of the online course will be reimbursed when you purchase your hands-on scanning ticket. Starting the online course now gives you ample time to thoroughly learn the material before experiencing it hands-on. This offer ensures you get both great value and a comprehensive learning experience.

The Point of Care Ultrasound in Women’s Gynecologic Health course offers an introduction to ultrasound as it applies to gynecologic care. Tailored for women’s health providers, this course covers essential topics including the scope of practice for Point of Care Ultrasound (POCUS), cross-sectional anatomy, basic ultrasound physics, and bioeffects. Participants will also gain practical knowledge in performing gynecologic ultrasound exams and understanding the documentation and liability aspects associated with POCUS in a clinical setting.

The curriculum is designed to equip women’s health providers with the necessary skills and knowledge to confidently perform gynecologic ultrasound. It begins by defining the scope of practice for POCUS in gynecologic care and progresses through foundational lessons in ultrasound physics and anatomy.

Lessons included:

Point-of-Care Ultrasound (POCUS) and Scope of Practice

Basic Physics of Diagnostic Ultrasound and Bioeffects

Cross-Sectional Anatomy

Gynecologic Point-of-Care Exams

Documentation and Liability

Please note that at this time, the Point of Care Ultrasound in Women’s Gynecologic Health course does not offer ACNM or AANP CE credits. We plan to apply for these credits in early 2025. If CE credits are important to you and you want a more comprehensive education in ultrasound, we recommend our Comprehensive Overview of Point-of-Care Ultrasound course, which includes the same core content covered in this course and additional lessons on first, second, and third trimester ultrasound, as well as the Biophysical Profile

This course has been designed for the student who is learning when to use ultrasound in their clinical practice, how to interpret an ultrasound report, and how to make management decisions based on ultrasound results. Scope of practice for women’s health providers is discussed related to Point of Care, limited ultrasound. We cover first trimester gestational age assessment and identification of a failed pregnancy. In the second trimester, the student learns the anatomy to use for gestational age assessment, how to measure amniotic fluid volume, the implications of transvaginal cervical length screening and how to evaluate fetal weight. In the third trimester, the focus is on the Biophysical Profile (BPP); how to do the scan, indications for the BPP, and how to manage the pregnancy based on the BPP score.

What Does the Student Curriculum Look Like?

Designed with your growth in mind, this course encompasses a wide array of essential topics, including:

Point of Care Ultrasound (POCUS) Scope of Practice 

Cross Sectional Anatomy

Gynecologic POCUS

First Trimester POCUS

Second & Third Trimester POCUS

Biophysical Profile  

AT THIS TIME, CEU CREDITS ARE NOT AVAILABLE.