| CODE | RAD5240 | ||||||||||||||||||||||||
| TITLE | Theory and Practice: Obstetric Ultrasound | ||||||||||||||||||||||||
| UM LEVEL | 05 - Postgraduate Modular Diploma or Degree Course | ||||||||||||||||||||||||
| MQF LEVEL | 7 | ||||||||||||||||||||||||
| ECTS CREDITS | 10 | ||||||||||||||||||||||||
| DEPARTMENT | Radiography | ||||||||||||||||||||||||
| DESCRIPTION | This unit provides HCP with the opportunity to develop clinical and academic knowledge of ultrasound and its role in the management of pregnancy. It provides the students with the necessary skills to understand the indications for ultrasound examinations, perform scans safely and competently, report on scan findings in the clinical context and when to refer patients for a more detailed assessment. The aim of the study-unit is to provide a high level of clinical expertise and students will gain their clinical experience in an approved centre. Students will be assessed on their clinical competence at the end of study unit. Study-unit Aims: This unit provides HCP with the opportunity to develop clinical and academic knowledge of ultrasound and its role in the management of pregnancy. It offers opportunity to students to develop clinical and academic knowledge of ultrasound and its role in the assessment of fetal biometry, amniotic fluid, placental and cervical assessment. It aims to equip participants with a level of competence in ultrasound scanning that will enable them to understand the indications for ultrasound examinations, perform scans safely and competently, report on scan findings in the clinical context and know when to refer patients for a detailed assessment. This study-unit will provide students with the required knowledge to be competent in selecting appropriate equipment parameters to optimise image acquisition and record optimal representative images. This study unit provides both theoretical and practical training, with a significant emphasis on clinical experience. The areas dealt with in this study unit will include: - Ultrasound scanning; - Ethical dilemmas in obstetric care; - Early pregnancy screening and complications; - Clinical management of obstetric complications; - Second and third trimester scanning protocols; - Invasive obstetric ultrasound procedures; - Postnatal ultrasound. Learning Outcomes: 1. Knowledge & Understanding: By the end of the study-unit the student will be able to: • demonstrate an in-depth, specialist knowledge of normal and abnormal ultrasound appearances and techniques relevant to obstetric ultrasound; • demonstrate an understanding of concepts, information and techniques at the forefront of obstetric ultrasound practice; • critically and creatively evaluate current issues, research and evidence based practice relating to obstetric ultrasound; • take a proactive, self-reflective role in working and to develop professional relationships with others; • demonstrate effective decision making skills in complex and unpredictable situations. 2. Skills: By the end of the study-unit the student will be able to: • competently perform ultrasound examinations; • have specialist knowledge of relevant techniques; • assess the patient’s needs both physically and psychologically; • write reports; • recognise both the normal and abnormal appearances; • critically reflect upon the practice and the role of medical ultrasound; • demonstrate effective decision making skills in complex and unpredictable situations; • appraise current literature/research studies, incorporating evidence based practice. Main Text/s and any supplementary readings: Essential CALLEN, P., 2008. Ultrasonography in Obstetrics and Gynecology. 5th ed. Philadelphia: Saunders CHUDLEIGH, T., and B., THILAGANATHAN, ed.2004. Obstetric Ultrasound. How, Why and When. Edinburgh: Elsevier PALADINI, D., and P., VOLPE, 2007. Ultrasound of congenital fetal anomalies : differential diagnosis and prognostic indicators. London: Informa Healthcare TWINING, P., McHUGO, J.M., PILLING, W., D., 2000 . Textbook of fetal abnormalities Edinburgh: Churchill Livingstone Recommended BAKER, P.N and, L.C. KENNY, 2011. Obstetrics by Ten Teachers.19th ed. London: Arnold BISSET, R. A. L et al, 2002. Differential diagnosis in obstetric and gynecologic ultrasound 2nd ed. London: Saunders BRICKER et al 2000. Ultrasound screening in pregnancy: a systematic review of the clinical effectiveness, cost effectiveness and women’s views . Health Technology Assessment. , 4 (16), pp.1366-5278 CARRERA, J., et al 2001. Ultrasound and fetal growth. Parthenon CHERVENAK, F., KURJAK, A., PAPP, Z., 2002. The fetus as a patient : the evolving challenge. Parthenon Pub. Group DEWBURY, K., H., MEIRE, and D., COSGROVE 2001. Ultrasound in Obstetrics and Gynaecology . 2nd ed, Churchill Livingstone ENTEZAMI, M., et al, 2004. Ultrasound diagnosis of fetal anomalies. Georg Thieme EVANS, M. L., and C. H., RODECK, 2000. Ultrasound and fetal therapy. Parthenon HENLEY, A., 2007. Miscarriage, Stillbirth and Neonatal Death JAFFE, R., and, B., THE-HUNG 1998. Textbook of fetal ultrasound. Parthenon JOHNSON, P.,and A., KURTZ, 2001. Obstetric and gynecologic ultrasound: case review St. Louis: Mosby KOHNER, N., Pregnancy Loss and the Death of a Baby Guidelines for Professionals. SANDS LEES, C., et al 2003 . Making sense of obstetric Doppler ultrasound: a hands-on guide , London: Arnold, MERZ, E., ed, 1998 . 3-D ultrasound in obstetrics and gynecology OLA-OJO., O. O., 2005, . Obstetrics and gynaecology ultrasound: a self-assessment guide . London: Elsevier Churchill Livingstone SCOTT, R., 2002. Rights, duties and the body : law and ethics of the maternal-fetal conflict Hart SMITH, N., C., and P., M., SMITH, 2002. Obstetric ultrasound made easy. Edinburgh: Churchill Livingstone UKAS, 2001. Guidelines for Professional Working Standards. UKAS available online Journals British journal of radiology Clinical radiology Ultrasound Journal of clinical ultrasound Journal of ultrasound in medicine Seminars in ultrasound, CT and MRI Ultrasound in Obstetrics and Gynaecology Best practice & research Clinical obstetrics & gynaecology Useful web sites http://www.sciencedirect.com http://www.sonoworld.com http://www.rcog.org.uk/ http://www.ob-ultrasound.net/ http://www.bmus.org NHS Evidence (formerly the National Library for Health) http://www.evidence.nhs.uk/ http://fetalanomaly.screening.nhs.uk/fetalanomalyresource/ http://fetalanomaly.screening.nhs.uk/ http://fetalanomaly.screening.nhs.uk/onlineresources |
||||||||||||||||||||||||
| ADDITIONAL NOTES | Please note that a pass in all Clinical Assessment components is obligatory for an overall pass mark to be awarded. | ||||||||||||||||||||||||
| STUDY-UNIT TYPE | Lecture, Placement and Tutorial | ||||||||||||||||||||||||
| METHOD OF ASSESSMENT |
|
||||||||||||||||||||||||
| LECTURER/S | Alexandra Castillo Helga Consiglio David Degiorgio Isabel Saliba Lara Maria Sammut (Co-ord.) |
||||||||||||||||||||||||
|
The University makes every effort to ensure that the published Courses Plans, Programmes of Study and Study-Unit information are complete and up-to-date at the time of publication. The University reserves the right to make changes in case errors are detected after publication.
The availability of optional units may be subject to timetabling constraints. Units not attracting a sufficient number of registrations may be withdrawn without notice. It should be noted that all the information in the description above applies to study-units available during the academic year 2024/5. It may be subject to change in subsequent years. |
|||||||||||||||||||||||||