Course Objectives

Upon completion of this course, the medical professional will be able to:

Speaker: Thomas Glessner, JD
Topic Title: “Legal Basics of Ultrasound”
Abstract: Provision of Ultrasound Services is the Practice of Medicine
Objective: Describe the legal and ethical basis of performing limited obstetric ultrasound in the Pregnancy Medical Clinic (PMC) setting.

Speaker: Thomas Glessner, JD
Topic Title: “Ultrasound Legal Concerns”
Abstract: Reducing the Risk
Objective: Determine the indications for limited obstetric ultrasound examinations according to nationally recognized guidelines of the AIUM, ACOG and AWHONN.

Speaker: Anne O’Connor, JD
Topic Title: Policies and Procedures”
Abstract: Policies and Procedures: Why?
Objective: Identify the policies, procedures and protocols necessary to provide safe and excellent patient care.

Speaker: Audrey Stout, RN, RDMS
Topic Title: “Mission of Medical Professional in the PMC” & “Medical Clinic Model”
Abstract: Mandatory patient referral with medical services avoids charge of “patient abandonment” or ongoing prenatal care.
Objective: Evaluate the patient’s response to ultrasound findings and implement appropriate intervention based upon that response.

Speaker: Audrey Stout, RN, RDMS
Topic Title: “Medical Professional Accountability” & “Patient Assessment”
Abstract: Holistic Patient Assessment
Objective: Provide appropriate assessment, communication and education regarding the ultrasound procedure, its purpose, limitations, and findings.

Speaker: Dotsy Davis, BSRT, RDMS, RVT
Topic Title: “Ultrasound Physics and Instrumentation”
Abstract: Is Ultrasound Safe?
Objective: Describe the basic principles of ultrasound physics in creating an image, and how to assure safe practices.

Speaker: Audrey Stout, RN, RDMS
Topic Title: “Limited Ultrasound in Pregnancy: Anatomy and Physiology”
Abstract: The limited obstetric ultrasound answers three specific questions.
Objective: Identify landmarks required to document an intrauterine pregnancy, estimate the gestational age and confirm a heartbeat.

Speaker: Audrey Stout, RN, RDMS
Topic Title: “Limited Ultrasound in Pregnancy: Anatomy and Physiology (con’t.) & Obstetric Fundamentals”
Abstract: Care for women in the PMC: a new model and frontier within obstetric care.
Objective: List important medical needs of the PMC patient.

Speaker: Dotsy Davis, BSRT, RDMS, RVT
Topic Title: “Case Studies”
Abstract: Specific protocol for the limited obstetric ultrasound exam.
Objective: Critique ultrasound images to determine adequate documentation of: intrauterine pregnancy, estimated gestational age and cardiac activity.

Note: An additional objective was added on application to CMDA for Byron Calhoun’s lecture as follows:

Speaker: Byron C. Calhoun, MD, FACOG, FACS, MBA
Topic Title: “Placenta and Cervix Lecture”
Abstract: Evaluation of the relationship of the placenta to the cervix.
Objective: Describe how to locate the placenta and identify previa.