GULU Midwives Basic Obstetric POCUS
Course Overview
This course on basic obstetric ultrasound was created in conjunction with Well On their Way for training of midwives in the Gulu District, Uganda. This course is copyrighted and may not be reproduced or used for any other purpose without the written permission from the author.
Course Objectives
By the end of this course, the midwife will:
Understnd and apply ultrasound principles and fundamentals to Point-of-Care ultrasound (POCUS)
Understand and apply practice scopes to determine what type of ultrasound is most appropriate to the patient’s condition
Demonstrate knowledge of anatomy and physiology specific to POCUS used in OB/GYN
Describe international standards of in the practice of POCUS in OB/GYN
Utilize safety measures in performing ultrasound
Accurately identify and image pertinent maternal and fetal structures
Acquire and archive ultrasound images per standards
Identify variation from normal for the purpose of making appropriate immediate clinical decisions:
a. direct intervention
b. consultation
c. referral
Provide accurate and timely documentation of findings and communicate effectively with other providers
Demonstrate commitment to ongoing learning and competency in practice
Target Audience
Midwives and healthcare providers for Well On Their Way in Gulu District Uganda.
Credit Information
Credit Type
* AMA PRA Category 1™
Number of Credits
1
* AMA PRA Category 1 ™ credits are used by physicians and other groups like PAs and certain nurses. Category 1 credits are accepted by the ARDMS, CCI, ACCME, and Sonography Canada.
Faculty
Diana Dowdy, DNP, CNM, RDMS, FACNM
Disclosure
Diana Dowdy, DNP, CNM, RDMS, FACNM discloses no such relationships exist
In compliance with the Essentials and Standards of the ACCME, the author of this CME tutorial is required to disclose any significant financial or other relationships they may have with commercial interests.
IAME has assessed conflict of interest with its faculty, authors, editors, and any individuals who were in a position to control the content of this CME activity. Any identified relevant conflicts of interest have been mitigated. IAME's planners, content reviewers, and editorial staff disclose no relationships with ineligible entities.
Estimated Time for Completion
1 hour
Date of Release
November 3rd, 2025
Date of Most Recent Review
November 3rd, 2025
Expiration Date
November 3rd, 2028
Accreditation
The Institute for Advanced Medical Education is accredited by the Accreditation Council for Continuing Medical Education (ACCME) to provide continuing medical education for physicians.
The Institute for Advanced Medical Education designates this enduring material for a maximum of 1 AMA PRA Category 1 Credit™. Physicians should only claim credit commensurate with the extent of their participation in the activity.
Sonographers: These credits are accepted by the American Registry for Diagnostic Medical Sonography (ARDMS), Sonography Canada, Cardiovascular Credentialing International (CCI), and most other organizations.
For information on the applicability and acceptance of continuing education credit for this activity, please consult your professional licensing board or other credentialing organization.
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