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Obstetrics and Gynecology Sonography
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a
Identify anatomy, anatomic variants, and sonographic appearances of normal structures of the female pelvis.
b
Identify anatomy, anatomic variants, and sonographic appearances of normal maternal, embryonic, and fetal anatomic structures during the first, second, and third trimesters.
c
Demonstrate knowledge of pathology, physiology, pathophysiology, sonographic technique, measurements, sonographic appearances, and Doppler patterns in gynecologic disease processes.
d
Demonstrate knowledge of pathology, physiology, pathophysiology, sonographic technique, sonographic appearance, measurements, and Doppler patterns in obstetric abnormalities.
e
Demonstrate knowledge and understanding of the role of the sonographer in performing interventional/invasive/advanced procedures.
f
Evaluate scanning protocol and modification(s) based on the sonographic findings and the differential diagnoses.
g
Demonstrate achievement of clinical competency through the performance of sonographic examinations of the gravid and non-gravid pelvis with both transabdominal and endocavitary transducers, and Doppler/M-mode display modes, according to practice parameters established by national professional organizations and the protocol of the clinical affiliate. Clinical competencies must include evaluation and documentation of:
a.1
Pelvic muscles
a.2
Pelvic vasculature
a.3
Peritoneal spaces
a.4
Reproductive organs
a.5
Suspensory ligaments
b.1
First-trimester structures
b.2
Second- and Third-trimester fetal and maternal structures
c.1
Inflammatory processes
c.2
Congenital anomalies
c.3
Benign uterine/adnexal masses
c.4
Malignant uterine/adnexal masses
c.5
Contraceptive devices
c.6
Infertility procedures
c.7
Post-partum
d.1
First trimester complications
d.2
Congenital anomalies
d.3
Genetic syndromes
d.4
Growth abnormalities
d.5
Multiple gestation complications
d.6
Viability
d.7
Amniotic fluid
d.8
Placenta
d.9
Umbilical cord
d.10
Fetal monitoring
d.11
Effects of maternal conditions
e.1
Infertility procedures
e.2
Amniocentesis
e.3
Chorionic villus sampling
e.4
Fetal therapy
e.5
Nuchal translucency
e.6
Sonohysterography
e.7
Three-dimensional obstetric and gynecologic sonography
f.1
Indications and contraindications
f.2
History and physical examination
f.3
Related imaging, laboratory, and functional testing procedures
f.4
Clinical differential diagnosis
f.5
Role of sonography in patient management
g.1
Identification of anatomical and related structures
g.2
Differentiation of normal from pathological/disease process
g.3
Image optimization techniques in grayscale
g.4
Image optimization techniques in Doppler and M-mode (where applicable)
g.5
Knowledge and application of ALARA
g.6
Measurements as applicable
g.7
Gynecology competencies
g.8
Obstetrical competencies
b.1.a
Gestational sac
b.1.b
Embryonic pole
b.1.c
Yolk sac
b.1.d
Early placenta
b.1.e
Fetal cardiac activity
b.1.f
Uterus
b.1.g
Cervix
b.1.h
Adnexa
b.1.i
Pelvic spaces
b.1.j
Multiple gestations
b.2.a
Intracranial anatomy
b.2.b
Face
b.2.c
Thoracic cavity
b.2.d
Heart
b.2.e
Abdomen and pelvis
b.2.f
Abdominal wall
b.2.g
Spine
b.2.h
Extremities
b.2.i
External genitalia
b.2.j
Amniotic fluid
b.2.k
Placenta
b.2.l
Umbilical cord
b.2.m
Fetal cardiac activity
b.2.n
Maternal cervix
b.2.o
Maternal adnexa
b.2.p
Multiple gestations
g.7.a
Complete pelvic sonogram
g.7.b
Vagina/cervix/uterus
g.7.c
Posterior and anterior cul-de-sac
g.7.d
Adnexa, including ovaries and fallopian tubes
g.8.a
First-trimester obstetric structures:
g.8.b
Second- and Third-trimester fetal and maternal structures
g.8.c
Biophysical profile
b.2.d.1
Position and size
b.2.d.2
Four-chamber view
b.2.d.3
LVOT and RVOT views
b.2.d.4
Three-vessel and three-vessel tracheal views
g.8.a.1
Gestational sac
g.8.a.2
Embryonic pole
g.8.a.3
Yolk sac
g.8.a.4
Fetal cardiac activity
g.8.a.5
Placenta
g.8.a.6
Uterus
g.8.a.7
Cervix
g.8.a.8
Adnexa
g.8.a.9
Pelvic spaces
g.8.b.1
Intracranial anatomy
g.8.b.2
Face
g.8.b.3
Thoracic cavity
g.8.b.4
Heart
g.8.b.5
Abdomen
g.8.b.6
Abdominal wall
g.8.b.7
Spine
g.8.b.8
Extremities
g.8.b.9
Amniotic fluid
g.8.b.10
Placenta
g.8.b.11
Umbilical cord
g.8.b.12
Fetal cardiac activity
g.8.b.13
Maternal cervical length
g.8.b.14
Maternal adnexa
g.8.b.4.a
Position and size
g.8.b.4.b
Four-chamber view
g.8.b.4.c
LVOT and RVOT views
g.8.b.4.d
Three-vessel and three-vessel tracheal views