Basic Principles of Obstetric Ultrasound (IFWH0028)

Key information

Faculty: Faculty of Population Health Sciences
Teaching department: 香港六合彩中特网 Elizabeth Garrett Anderson Institute for Women's Health
Credit value: 30

Restrictions: N/A
Timetable

Alternative credit options

There are no alternative credit options available for this module.

Description

The module will allow students to acquire the theoretical听and practical principles of routine obstetric ultrasound in low听risk pregnant women. The student will learn the basic听principles of the ultrasound physics, ultrasound machine听framework functionality and safety, principles of screening听in obstetrics according with national and international听guidelines. The student will spend time in the Ultrasound听Screening Unit at 香港六合彩中特网H scanning low risk pregnant women听to learn how to perform a screening scan in pregnancy. The听student will acquire competencies in first trimester nuchal听screening, anomaly screening, growth assessment,听maternal and fetal Doppler, cervical length assessment听according with national (FASP) ad international guidelines听(ISUOG).

Independent work will consist of background reading and case presentation of specific fetal anomalies that were observed during the clinical component.

E-learning will consist of directed learning via web-based lectures in the field of fetal medicine.

Module deliveries for 2024/25 academic year

Intended teaching term: Term 1 听听听 Postgraduate (FHEQ Level 7)

Teaching and assessment

Mode of study: In person
Methods of assessment: 100% Clinical, laboratory or practical activity
Mark scheme: Numeric Marks

Other information

Number of students on module in previous year: 12
Module leader: Mr Raffaele Napolitano
Who to contact for more information: ifwhadminteam@ucl.ac.uk

Last updated

This module description was last updated on 19th August 2024.

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Important information

The catalogue has been updated with key information about the modules that will run during the 2024/25 academic session. Current and prospective students can browse through the catalogue to consider possible module choices for the coming year.

Please note,听information in the catalogue is听subject to change as teaching and assessment arrangements for 2024/25 may need to be adjusted in line with the University's Feedback and Assessment principles and operating model.

Centrally managed exam durations will be provided on students' individual exam timetables. Arrangements for locally managed timed assessments and in-class activity will be confirmed by the teaching department for the module.

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