• Have you seen ultrasound being used to make a difference reassuring a new mum and you want to know more?
• Are you being asked to upskill by your workplace?
• Do work pressures mean you haven’t had the time to pick up a probe or develop a systematic scanning technique?
• Would having an expert on your shoulder provide reassurance that you’re on the right track?
Then you’ve come to the right place.
Our range of practical ultrasound courses designed for nurses and midwives will make all the difference.
Led by Australia’s best ultrasound educators, we’ll help you learn and develop your scanning skills fast.
Discover new and clever ways to get the most out of ultrasound; develop a structured step-by-step approach to imaging; increase confidence and help your patients.
Find a course, set a date and register now!
Learn the scanning techniques to assess your patient for ectopic pregnancy, confirm intrauterine pregnancy or discover the cause for their pain and bleeding.
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$2,399.00Select options
At the completion of this course you will have developed a systematic approach to conduct cardiac ultrasound assessment of a shocked or arrested patient, and the ability to use ultrasound to assess the patient’s fluid status.
$2,399.00Select options
Learn the scanning techniques to assess and monitor follicle size in ovulation induction.
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$2,399.00Select options
Master the fundamentals of transvaginal scanning on real patient models. Explore techniques to make finding the ovaries easy.
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$1,250.00Select options
Avoid complications and learn how to use ultrasound to guide your difficult peripheral and central vascular access procedures.
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$1,250.00Select options
Learn the fundamentals of point of care ultrasound essential for the rural generalist. Assess your patients at the bedside and increase your diagnostic capabilities for improved patient outcomes.
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$3,465.00Select options
Confirm an IUP, ectopic pregnancy, RPOC, IUCD position, estimate gestational age, identify cause of pain & bleeding.
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$2,600.00Select options
Combining focused online content with 1-on-1 hands-on training, the 1st trimester blended learning ultrasound courses delivers the best of both worlds. It’s flexible, on demand and ready when you are: it’s like having your own ultrasound personal trainer.
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The MTOP Ultrasound Blended course provides you with the skills and knowledge to confidently use ultrasound for the assessment of early pregnancy.
Start your journey with Zedu – we look forward to delivering a focused and relevant educational experience for you.
$2,600.00Select options
The MTOP Ultrasound Online course will get you started on your journey of learning about the examination of early pregnancy.
Start your journey with us – we can’t wait to meet you. The Zedu family is ready to create a fun, focused and relevant educational experience for you.
$399.00Add to cart
For new learners of ultrasound, this online module is perfect for getting started. Through a combination of focused video explanations and guided interactive activities you will be able to:
- Navigate your way around your system and its primary functions
- Set up for an ultrasound exam
- and much more!
$149.00Add to cart
Zedu courses are recognised by:
The following ultrasound system manufacturers proudly support our courses
Why is learning ultrasound so important for nurses and midwives?
It is our strong belief – regardless of curriculum requirements – that every nurse or midwife must understand ultrasound. Whether you’re reassuring a new mum that baby is ok, or counting follicles in a fertility patient, ultrasound is invaluable. Regardless of its utility in your context, knowing what ultrasound can do, and how it can be applied is like a good shot of espresso coffee – once you get a taste you’ll want more. And more…
And once you get started it’s a no brainer that ultrasound skills will help you be a better health practitioner. In fact, ultrasound is recognised around the world as one of the most important skills you can develop to improve outcomes, save time and money (for you and your patient).
Unfortunately, most nurses and midwives have been exposed to very little training. And where they have it has been in a very unorganised and scattered approach. More often than not training has been provided by energetic enthusiasts in the workplace who can demonstrate the potential for ultrasound, but – while passionate – haven’t invested in their ability to teach the art and science behind it. Plus the compromises that we all know come from training at work means a less than ideal learning environment. This results in little take away skills, no pathway to develop skills and ultimately disappointment.
But you can do something about this. In order for you to avoid the stressful ups and downs of learning ultrasound, having a strong foundation on which to build your skills and a clear plan in place to support your development is fundamental. That’s where we can help.
Skills development
Every ultrasound user must establish the skills fundamental to acquiring an image – from turning a system on and optimising the system setup, to patient positioning and ergonomics. We’ll give you the foundations for independent practice.
Scanning Skills
To get the most out of your efforts and before picking up a probe it’s important to identify your objective – do you have a purpose for scanning? Scanning for scanning’s sake isn’t optimal. When learning you need to engage in deliberate practice to develop your ultrasound skills. When applied clinically, you need to have the ability to define your needs, identify limitations and make decisions. We’ll help you focus on where you’re going and what you want to achieve.
Learning Pathway
Attending a course is one thing – making the time to develop your ultrasound skills and abilities is another. Learning ultrasound is a lifelong commitment – trust us, we know. Commit to invest your time before you start. Take time to remove practice barriers. Focus your time. Track your progress. Spend time developing skills out of the clinic. We’ll work with you to identify a pathway for skills development in your context.
Support
When you get back to the workplace, what’s next? Early enthusiasm to use ultrasound can soon fade to frustration when you return to the workplace, where the reality of clinical demands and often lack of ultrasound users can undermine your confidence. We can help by providing ongoing support, training and credentialing – as well as ongoing information through our free coaching corner and social media posts. We’re there for you.
How do our ultrasound courses for nurses and midwives work?
Zedu’s accredited ultrasound training courses follow a proven step-by-step program to guide nurses and midwives through the myriad of learning strategies and ultrasound applications to find what‘s most effective to build a skillset that works in your clinical context.
Each course follows a systematised approach to help you understand principles, develop skills and implement strategies that have worked for thousands of medical professionals in Australia, New Zealand and around the world.
It starts with registration, where you’re provided access to a range of online resources and activities to prepare you before you arrive. Don’t worry – this is not onerous, with videos and resources focused on the topics of that course.
Once you get here you’ll be working with a team of qualified sonographer educators trained in the specifics of obstetric and gynaecology applications, you get the opportunity to work hand-in-hand with experts. Whatever your level of experience we adapt to your needs, accelerating your personal learning curve. The ultimate goal is to give you the skills, abilities and knowledge to successfully and independently use ultrasound – regardless of the location or technology.
From first trimester to third trimester and follicle counting – we have you covered.
But once the course is over it doesn’t stop there.
As big supporters of FOAMED (Free Online Acceess Medical EDucation) you can register and participate in free monthly coaching corner provides you with the opportunity to ask questions, hear from ultrasound experts from around the world and keep your skills up to date. Check in with our blog and socials to keep up to date with the latest in ultrasound news.
And if you want more, explore our full range of courses and one-on-one coaching options to help you achieve your goals
Our programs are built on Zedu’s seven key values that have been developed to support you:
RELEVANCE
Focusing on clinical practice to deliver immediate benefit to clinicians and patients
FUN
Learning should always be fun, engaging and entertaining
QUALITY
Providing real patients, small groups and skilled educators for best practice education
IMPACT
Create a ripple effect – making a difference for clinicians so they can make a difference for their patients
INNOVATION
Creative teaching methods to inspire better results
COLLABORATION
Making friends and breaking silos is what we’re about; the future of medicine lies in collaboration
SAFE LEARNING ENVIRONMENT
No question’s too big, too small, or too silly – no judgements here
Who are Zedu Ultrasound courses for?
Our courses are not for everyone. Our programs are for nurses and midwives who…
Have seen ultrasound in practice and want to know more
Wonder how ultrasound could be useful in their clinical context
Are keen to learn how to use state of the art technology
Are regularly called to assess a patient where ultrasound could speed the process
Are open to doing things differently to achieve better results
Believe that ultrasound can promote better patient outcomes
It doesn‘t matter whether you’ve been scanning for years or have never picked a probe up before, if it’s a yes to any of the above criteria and you’re ready to take skills to the next level, then you’re welcome to join us.
FAQs
We encourage you to refresh your training with us by taking up the opportunity to return within 12 months and do a complimentary redo of the course you have attended at no additional cost (subject to availability).
Yes – that’s right – two courses for the price of one. Come back within 12 months for free.
From one to twelve, and everything in between. As a rule we exceed the minimum requirements, ensuring that there is an industry leading ratio of 1 sonographer educator or physician to every 4 course participants. This is important as it ensures that you get more hands-on time all the time.
The better question to ask is what machines don’t you have! Most of the major players in the ultrasound world support us with their latest systems, making sure you get access to the best and newest technology available. We have so many systems here – from high end carts to handhelds – that in most cases there is a one-to-one ratio.
Zedu courses are designed for your specialty. With quality education always at our front of mind, you’ll be learning with a group of your peers from start to finish. This ensures you are getting a no compromise sequential and structured education experience, all the while having the security and safety of learning with your peers. Your learning experience is not compromised by people joining at different stages and at different levels – you’ll be on board with the same team from beginning to end.
Would you only go to part of a movie? Our courses are designed to be attended as a whole, structured in a sequential way to make sure you develop and extend your ultrasound repertoire. Besides – if gaining your credentials is an important part of your motivation to come along, the bodies that accredit our courses wouldn’t look too kindly on you skipping class.
Absolutely not. Our courses are designed for anaesthetists at any stage of their career, with any level of ultrasound experience. Our experienced sonographer educators will adapt their teaching to meet you at your level – no stress.
In short – it depends.
If you’re attending to meet the requirements of your own local health authority – and attending a course is all that’s required – then the answer may be yes.
If you’re attending to meet the requirements of your own local health authority and they require validation of your skills via an external/third party credentialing provider – such as the POCUS Certification Academy or ASUM – then no.
If it’s all too confusing and causing you a headache we can help you navigate the credentialing quagmire – please get in touch.
Yes indeed. Make sure you bring your chargers and accessories too.
The courses are run at the Zedu Learning HQ:
8-10 Flintoff Street, Greensborough VIC 3088, Australia
When you register you’ll get information on our location and transport options delivered to your email inbox too.
Yes we do – we love to tour and share ultrasound around the world. If you’d like to discuss what options you have to get us to deliver training at your place please get in touch.
That’s precisely what we do. Our courses are designed for you to get your hands on a probe so you can take home practical skills. All courses have a ratio of at least 2/3 practical, 1/3 didactic – you won’t be disappointed.
No – but there is a very affordable options only a three-minute walk from our front door. You can find more information here…
Yes – we love teaching one-on-one as it delivers optimal results over a short time-period. Get in touch.
Yes there is – but it’s not too onerous. We recommend you at least revise your physics by watching the short videos before you arrive – the other material you can review as you go, or afterwards.
Use the login details you created at registration.
The vast majority of Zedu ultrasound courses carry accreditation or are recognised by one or more bodies, including:
- The Australasian College for Emergency Medicine (ASUM)
- The Australian College of Midwives (ACM)
- The Australian College of Rural & Remote Medicine (ACRRM)
- The Australian and New Zealand College of Anaesthetists (ANZCA)
- The Australasian Society of Ultrasound in Medicine (ASUM)
- The College of Intensive Care medicine of Australia and New Zealand (CICM)
- The Point-of-Care Ultrasound Certification Academy
- The Royal Australian College of General Practitioners (RACGP)
- The Royal Australasian College of Physicians (RACP)
- The Royal Australasian College of Surgeons (RACS)
- The Royal Australian and New Zealand College of Obstetricians and Gynaecologists (RANZCOG)
- The Thoracic Society of Australia and New Zealand (TSANZ)
No – we are famous for our catering – rest assured you will be well fed and watered.
Resources
How to: Crown Rump Length & Covid-19 Lung Ultrasound
In this #coachingcorner:
Cian McDermott talks about his latest paper on and experiences with Covid-19 – check out his paper Utility of Lung Ultrasound in COVID-19: A Systematic Scoping Review – and a second one he has been involved in Combatting COVID-19: Is Ultrasound an Important Piece in the Diagnostic Puzzle?
Following on from last time Suean takes you through a step-by-step sequence to improve your CRL
How to: 1st Trimester Ultrasound + Elias Jaffa on POCUS Tech
In this #coachingcorner:
Elias Jaffa shows us his amazing tech hack – Streambox – & how it can help #POCUS & education in resource ltd environments – check out his website at https://jaffamd.com
If 1st trimester #ultrasound gives you nightmares Suean takes you through a step-by-step sequence that will improve your sleep
Recommended Texts
Ultrasound For Advanced Practitioners In Pregnancy And Women’s Health
Ultrasound for Advanced Practitioners in Pregnancy and Women’s Health is an indispensable resource for midwives, OB/GYN nurse practitioners, OB/GYN physician assistants, and students
Ultrasound in Subfertility: Routine Applications and Diagnostic Challenges
The second edition of this comprehensive reference provides practitioners with the latest advances in the use of ultrasound for diagnosis and management of subfertility.
Free e-Books
WFUMB Ultrasound E-Book [online]
A highly comprehensive free online ultrasound resource covering every aspect of ultrasound – from the basics of performing the ultrasound examination, technique and sono-anatomy, to pathology and specialty applications. A go-to resource.
Ultrasound in Obstetrics and Gynecology: A Practical Approach [eBook]
Ultrasound in Obstetrics & Gynecology: A Practical Approach is an open access e-book that presents a comprehensive review of ultrasound in obstetrics & gynecology. The e-book is edited by Alfred Abuhamad, MD, a renowned international expert on ultrasound with contributions from Drs. Rabih Chaoui, Philippe Jeanty and Dario Paladini.
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