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Blended Learning: Short Course in Basic Abdominal and Pelvic Ultrasound

Introduction

Ultrasound plays a crucial part in the clinical diagnosis. Ultrasound helps to rapidly confirm a suspected pathology as well as helping to diagnose patient’s symptoms. This course is designed to educate delegates Basic Level 1 Abdominal and Pelvic scanning, so that they feel comfortable and competent. By confirming a certain suspected pathology, aids in the management and treatment of patients.

Course Content

After completing this course participants will be able to:

Use and choose the most appropriate ultrasound equipment
Correct set up of the ultrasound equipment
Understand the criteria for quality
Understand the capabilities and limitations of ultrasound
Describe the patient preparation and position
Correctly orientate the ultrasound image
Recognise the sectional ultrasound anatomy in the transverse and longitudinal planes
Utilise Basic level 1 Abdominal & Pelvic ultrasound protocol
Recognise normal anatomy and pathology applicable to basic level 1 abdominal and pelvic ultrasound

Course Design

Online course content followed by a 1-day hands-on facilitated workshop.

Who Should Enroll

This course is appropriate for radiologists, sonographers, radiographers, and general practitioners. Delegates should have a medical qualification and have access to an ultrasound scanner to improve upon their ultrasound skills.

Accreditation

Accredited according to the HPCSA’s Medical and Dental Board Guidelines for Healthcare Professionals for 30 CEU’s on Level 2

Certification

To qualify for the certificate of completion, delegates have to complete and pass the online course content as well as successfully complete the hands-on assessment process.

Course Fee

R 3006.13 (inclusive of all VAT and taxes where applicable)

Dates And Venues

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Contact

For any queries, please contact your FPD Administrative Coordinator:

Tshegofatso Mathabathe

Foundation for Professional Development
Tel: 012 816 9000
E-mail: tshegofatsom@foundation.co.za

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Medical Practice Consulting (MPC) is a subsidiary of The Foundation for Professional Development (registered with the Department of Higher Education and Training (DHET) as a Private Higher Education Institution (PHEI) in terms of Section 54(1)(c) of the Act and Regulation 16(4)(a)) and a group company of The South African Medical Association (SAMA). MPC is an institutional member of the South African Institute for Health Care Managers (SAIHCM).