Course Credits
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Medical Track
CEUs
NIFLA is an approved continuing education provider (California Board of Registered Nursing provider #14563). At the end of a course, all Medical Track attendees will receive a certificate for their CEU contact hours, which is transferable to other states. CEUs are based on the following CA Board of Nursing calculation: 1 CEU equals 50 minutes of classroom instruction or three 50-minute clinical instruction sessions. Each attendee should verify that their state accepts 50 minutes of instruction for 1 CEU and adjust the CEUs they claim accordingly.
In-Person Institute in Limited Obstetric US Course = 20.2
Online Institute in Limited Obstetric US Course = 22.6
CMEs
Advanced Clinical Providers and RDMS attendees are eligible for additional CMEs.
NIFLA’s Institute in Limited Obstetric Ultrasound Course is approved to offer up to 16 CMEs for any RDMS attendees through the SDMS.
Through the Christian Medical & Dental Associations (CMDA), Advanced Clinical Providers (MD, NP, PA and CNM) can receive 20.0 CMEs for an additional cost of $195.00. You must complete NIFLA’s Institute in Limited Obstetric Ultrasound Course and view an additional lecture to receive all 20.0 CMEs.
Those desiring CMEs to interpret limited OB ultrasound images (as per AIUM Guidelines) will view the supplemental “Placenta and Cervix Lecture” found on NIFLA’s online course platform to receive CME credit. The cost of the supplemental webinar is included in the CME fee.
To obtain these additional CMEs:
- Click on the blue “Purchase CMDA CMEs” box below to pay for your CMEs.
- After you have made your advance payment, you will receive a welcome letter that will provide instructions on how to obtain your CMEs after you have gone through your training.
- Complete the In-Person or Online Institute in Limited Obstetric Ultrasound Course and view the additional lecture.
- Refer to the welcome letter to get the link to access your exit survey as well as the certificate for your CMEs from the CMDA.
IMPORTANT: If you desire these additional CMEs, you will need to pay for and apply BEFORE the start of your selected course.
Already Registered for an Ultrasound Course?
If you have already registered for one of NIFLA’s Institute in Limited Obstetrical Ultrasound courses, you can pay the additional $195 as an add-on to your registration for the additional CMEs. Click the following link for more information:
Purchase CMDA CMEs
Information From the CMDA
Accreditation
This activity has been planned and implemented in accordance with the Essential Areas and Policies of the Accreditation Council for Continuing Medical Education (ACCME) through the joint providership of the Christian Medical & Dental Associations (CMDA) and the National Institute of Family and Life Advocates (NIFLA). Christian Medical & Dental Associations is accredited by the Accreditation Council for Continuing Medical Education to provide continuing medical education for physicians.
Physician Credit
The Christian Medical & Dental Associations designates this educational activity for a maximum of 20 AMA PRA Category 1 Credit(s)™. Physicians should only claim credit commensurate with the extent of their participation in the activity.
Physician Assistant
AAPA accepts certificates of participation for educational activities certified for AMA PRA Category 1 Credit(s)™ by an organization accredited by the ACCME or a recognized state medical society. Physician assistants may receive up to 20 credits for completing this activity.
Nurse Practitioner
The American Academy of Nurse Practitioners Certification Program (AANPCP) accepts AMA PRA Category 1 Credit™ from organizations accredited by the ACCME. Individuals are responsible for checking with the AANPCP for further guidelines. Nurse practitioners may receive up to 20 credits for completing this activity.
Midwifery
American Midwifery Certification Board (AMCB) accepts AMA PRA Category 1 Credit™ from organizations accredited by the ACCME. Individuals are responsible for checking with the AMCB for further guidelines.
Educational Objectives
- Describe the legal and ethical basis of performing limited obstetric ultrasound in the pregnancy medical clinic setting.
- Determine the indications for limited obstetric ultrasound examinations according to nationally recognized guidelines of the AIUM, ACOG and AWHONN.
- Describe how to locate the placenta and identify previa.
- Identify the policies, procedures and protocols necessary to provide safe and excellent patient care.
- Evaluate the patient’s response to ultrasound findings and implement appropriate intervention based upon that response.
- Provide appropriate assessment, communication and education regarding the ultrasound procedure, its purpose, limitations and findings.
- Describe the basic principles of ultrasound physics in creating an image and how to assure safe practices.
- Identify landmarks required to document an intrauterine pregnancy, estimate gestational age and confirm a heartbeat.
- List important medical needs of the pregnancy medical clinic patient.
- Critique ultrasound images to determine adequate documentation of intrauterine pregnancy, estimated gestational age and cardiac activity.
Online Course Information (PDF) In-Person Course Information (PDF)
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