This course is designed to introduce you to scanning in the second and third trimester. The module offers students the opportunity to develop clinical and academic knowledge of ultrasound and its role in the assessment of fetal biometry, amniotic fluid and placental assessment. It aims to equip students 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 more detailed assessment. Technology of ultrasound is incorporated into this clinical module and topics covered will ensure the student is competent in selecting appropriate equipment parameters to optimise image acquisition and record optimal representative images. This module is designed to provide both theoretical and practical training, with a significant emphasis on clinical experience.
Students registered for this module are offered the opportunity to study the following:
Completion of the module does not imply that one is automatically ready for independent practice in diagnostic ultrasound. Trainee should maintain an awareness of their own limitations.
This professional certificate is only available for those who have completed the Prof Cert Early Pregnancy (X734). Applicants should be obstetric and gynaecological trainees at Senior House Officer, Registrar or SPR level, consultants specialising in obstetrics and gynaecology, with approval to practice in Ireland; midwives registered with An Bord Altranais or the UKCC, who provide antenatal care; or Radiographers with the approval to practice Radiography in Ireland or Northern Ireland, who currently practice ultrasound.
Students must arrange a clinical placement and provide evidence of an agreement to spend a minimum of 80 hours practicing clinical obstetric ultrasound while undertaking this module.
A prerequisite added that candidates MUST have completed the early pregnancy module or completing the Early Pregnancy module within the current trimester.
The closing date for applications is Monday 15th July 2024.
Successful applicants will be required to attend compulsory Introductory Study Days:
Engagement with all online lectures and other online material, e.g. online quiz/assessment is also compulsory.
Declaration Forms:
All applicants are required to download and complete the application and the declaration forms below. These forms must be signed by your clinical supervisor.
X977 Declaration of Clinical Placement
How to apply:
International applicants should contact the academic programme director for a full list of entry requirements.
Information on studying at UCD as international students is available here.
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Ms Ann Fleming Radiography & Diagnostic Imaging UCD School of Medicine Health Sciences Centre Belfield, Dublin 4 |
Radiography & Diagnostic Imaging UCD School of Medicine Health Sciences Centre Belfield, Dublin 4 T: +353 1 716 6545 F: +353 1 716 6547 |