Learn more about the Early Pregnancy Ultrasound Course for Nurses & Midwives

Zedu’s two-day Early Pregnancy Assessment Ultrasound Course equips nurses and midwives with the essential skills to perform and interpret ultrasound scans in early pregnancy assessment settings. Combining structured theoretical instruction with extensive hands-on practice, the course covers key topics such as identifying intrauterine and ectopic pregnancy, assessing fetal viability, and estimating gestational age. Participants will develop scanning confidence through guided practice on a variety of patient models, refining their ability to recognize normal and abnormal findings. With expert-led instruction in a supportive learning environment, this course empowers healthcare professionals to enhance patient care, streamline decision-making, and work more effectively within multidisciplinary teams.

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Objectives

On completion of this two-day clinically focused ultrasound program, learners will be able to:

Use ultrasound system controls to optimise imaging for accurate diagnosis
Develop proficiency in probe manipulation to efficiently acquire diagnostic images
Confidently use ultrasound to confirm an intrauterine gestation and assess viability
Perform systematic examinations to determine the cause of pain and bleeding
Write meaningful reports on your early pregnancy ultrasound for successful communication and record-keeping

Why Ultrasound Matters: Understanding normal early pregnancy development and recognizing complications is crucial in obstetrics, gynaecology, and emergency medicine. Ultrasound is a critical tool in evaluating early pregnancy, providing real-time, non-invasive imaging that helps confirm viability, establish gestational age, and detect potential complications. It allows healthcare providers to visualize the developing embryo, assess fetal heart activity, and determine the location of the pregnancy, which is essential in ruling out ectopic implantation. Additionally, ultrasound aids in evaluating the structure of the gestational sac and yolk sac, offering early insights into the pregnancy’s progression. In cases of uncertain pregnancy viability or bleeding, serial ultrasound assessments can help monitor changes over time, ensuring timely and appropriate management. Beyond confirming pregnancy and viability, ultrasound plays a crucial role in diagnosing and managing early pregnancy complications. It is the primary modality used to assess for conditions such as miscarriage, molar pregnancy, and subchorionic hematomas, all of which can significantly impact patient care. In assisted reproductive technology (ART) pregnancies, ultrasound helps confirm implantation location and fetal development, guiding clinical decisions. Additionally, in patients with pain or abnormal symptoms, ultrasound can swiftly differentiate between normal and abnormal pregnancies, helping to avoid unnecessary interventions while ensuring that urgent conditions, like ectopic pregnancies, receive prompt treatment. Midwives and nurses, particularly those in early pregnancy assessment clinics or remote settings, play a vital role in providing timely care. Learning point-of-care ultrasound enables them to assess fetal wellbeing, confirm pregnancy viability, and detect complications without delay. In remote areas, where access to specialist imaging is limited, these skills help address urgent concerns, improve patient outcomes, and reduce unnecessary transfers. By integrating ultrasound into their practice, midwives and nurses can enhance decision-making, provide immediate reassurance, and deliver high-quality care in any setting. Through structured training, midwives and nurses can learn to assess pregnancy viability, detect tubal ectopic pregnancy, and evaluate fetal growth disorders.

CME recognition

12.5 CPD hours ACM endorsement relevant to Midwives only

Basic Early Pregnancy, Advanced Early Pregnancy

Features

Modules (total) 3
Skill level Novice
Duration (days) 2
Lectures (hours) 4.0
Scan time (hours) 8.5
Clinician No

Why Choose Zedu Ultrasound Training Solutions?

Clinically Focused Curriculum Tailored for midwives and nurses

Our Early Pregnancy Ultrasound Courses for Nurses and Midwives are meticulously designed to address the specific challenges faced by obstetric specialists. Our boutique approach ensures personalised training. Our courses cover everything from the probe moves to fetal well-being assessment in critical care, providing a deep understanding and hands-on proficiency in using ultrasound as a diagnostic tool. Learn with your peers in small groups. reduce gestational weight gain

Hands-On Training with Real-Life Patient Models

We prioritize practical learning through extensive, supervised hands-on scanning sessions tailored to obstetric ultrasound. You'll gain experience scanning individuals at various stages of pregnancy, representing a wide range of maternal body types and fetal presentations, preparing you to confidently manage diverse patient populations. Our training emphasizes pattern recognition, systematic approaches to obstetric examinations, and troubleshooting techniques, all crucial for accurate and effective assessment of pregnancy across all trimesters maternal fetal medicine subspecialist

Experienced Instructors Committed to Your Success

Our team of experienced sonographers are dedicated to providing you with personalised instruction and feedback. With a passion for teaching and a deep understanding of ultrasound imaging, our instructors will guide you through each step of your ultrasound training journey, ensuring you build confidence and competence. Zedu Team and Staff

Deliberate Practice for Mastery

At Zedu, we believe in the power of deliberate practice. Our training programs are designed to foster ultrasound skills development through specific goals, focused attention, constructive feedback, and repetitive practice. This structured approach ensures you develop the muscle memory and analytical skills necessary for proficiency and confidence in ultrasound.

Features

Modules (total) 3
Skill level Novice
Duration (days) 2
Lectures (hours) 4.0
Scan time (hours) 8.5
Clinician No

Class times

Day 1: 0830 – 1700
Day 2: 0900 – 1700

Modules

Image optimisation – interactive practical session

Explore system controls
Understand the impact of optimisation on the image
Presets, frequency, depth, focus and gain
How to label the image
How to store and review images

Probe Manipulation

Probe care
Probe moves
Probe grip
Probe and screen orientation
3D awareness of the anatomical position of the organs

Basic Early Pregnancy

Sonoembryology of 1 st trimester fetal development
Scan technique and approach to the early pregnancy examination
Ectopic pregnancy
Pain and bleeding in the first trimester
Measure fetal heart rate
Determine fetal viability
Clinical utility and application of ultrasound
Limitation and pitfalls
Techniques to improve visualisation
Free fluid in the peritoneum
Diagnostic criteria for pregnancy failure
Establish gestational age
Measure crown rump length
Report writing

Scanning, scanning and more scanning on real women in their first trimester of pregnancy

CME details

ACM | Australian College of Midwives CPD Recognised Activity; 12.5 CPD Hours

ASUM | CAHPU Accredited Units: Basic Early Pregnancy, Advanced Early Pregnancy

A great training course is only the beginning of your ultrasound learning journey

To help you master the early pregnancy ultrasound and lasting change from training we engage you from the outset

Before your course:
There are pre-course activities & access to preparatory learning resources to maximise your in-class experience

During your course:

Short, sharp information sessions to provide foundational knowledge and clinical context
Lots of hands-on practical sessions with real people to scan (including for TV and obstetric scans). Our standardised patients models vary in age, size, shape and mobility to make the transition to clinical reality easier.
Case studies led by practising clinicians to demonstrate clinical utility
A variety of different machines to learn on
At the conclusion of your course we’ll lead you to create a skills development action plan, creating a pathway that you can use to apply your newly acquired skills, promote clinical integration and ultimately reach your final objective – ultrasound competency

After your course:
The learning continues

We encourage self-directed learning in the workplace with structured active learning plans
A great selection of free access online medical ultrasound (FoamUS) learning resources
You can subscribe to the weekly wrap – a weekly curation of ultrasound related hot tips and journal articles
Be a part of our community of clever – Join our peer support network with our monthly “Coaching Corner” sessions. Send in your questions, join the live online meeting and have your questions answered.

More Ways Zedu Can support your ultrasound skills development:

Image review – details here
Follow-up coaching with our Zedu coaches
Coaching corner – monthly webinar

General Enquiries / Patient Models:	0401 810 585
Clinical & training	0422 000 750
Website / Registration:	0422 538 825

Early Pregnancy Ultrasound Course for Nurses & Midwives

Learn more about the Early Pregnancy Ultrasound Course for Nurses & Midwives

Objectives

CME recognition

Features

Why Choose Zedu Ultrasound Training Solutions?

Clinically Focused Curriculum Tailored for midwives and nurses

Hands-On Training with Real-Life Patient Models

Experienced Instructors Committed to Your Success

Deliberate Practice for Mastery

Features

Class times

Modules

CME details

A great training course is only the beginning of your ultrasound learning journey

More Ways Zedu Can support your ultrasound skills development:

Early Pregnancy Ultrasound Course for Nurses & Midwives

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