Advanced Fetal Ultrasound: Innovations & Insights for Early First Trimester Assessment
Course Overview
Explore early fetal development stages and master advanced ultrasound techniques for detecting brain and neural tube defects before 11 weeks.
Course Objectives
Chapter 1
Understanding Early Fetal Development
- Comprehend the stages of early fetal development with a focus on critical growth markers prior to 11 weeks.
- Describe anatomical structures relevant to neural tube and brain development during this period.
Chapter 2
Advanced Imaging Techniques
Gain proficiency in the use of cutting-edge ultrasound equipment and techniques relevant to early first trimester assessments. Explore the role of imaging enhancing the accuracy of fetal evaluations through various case studies.
Case Studies: Recognition of Brain & Neural Tube Defects
- Identify the sonographic signs indicative of neural tube defects before 11 weeks.
- Discuss the genetic and environmental factors contributing to these anomalies and emphasize the importance of early detection.
Target Audience
Physicians
Sonographers
Others who perform and/or interpret ultrasound
Credit Information
Credit Type
* AMA PRA Category 1™
Number of Credits
2
* 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
Disclosure
Lashell Jones RDMS, RDCS 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
2 hours
Date of Release
February 13th, 2025
Date of Most Recent Review
February 13th, 2025
Expiration Date
February 13th, 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 2 AMA PRA Category 1 Credit™s. 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.
