Part 1 Fetal Cardiac Morphology: Understanding the Four Chambers and Normal Markers

Part 1 Fetal Cardiac Morphology: Understanding the Four Chambers and Normal Markers

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Course Overview

This course is designed to help students understand the structure of the fetal heart, with a particular focus on its four chambers. Students will learn to identify key markers that indicate normal growth in these chambers. By working with sonographic images, they will develop the skills to evaluate standard heart development patterns and measurements. Additionally, the course will enable students to differentiate between normal heart features and signs that might suggest abnormalities.

Course Content

Exploring the Heart: A Journey Through Its Four ChambersDiscover the Four Chambers

Credits

1.00
AMA PRA Category 1™ Credits

* AMA PRA Category 1™ credits are used by physicians and other groups like PAs and certain nurses. Category 1 credits are accepted by the ACCME, ARDMS, CCI, and Sonography Canada.

Course Details

Duration
1.00 hour
Released
Apr 18, 2025
Last Review
Apr 17, 2025
Expires
Apr 16, 2028

Objectives

1. Comprehensive Overview of Fetal Heart Chambers:

Explore the normal structural anatomy of the fetal heart with an emphasis on the four chambers.

2. Recognizing Normal Development:

Enhance your skills in identifying and describing key morphological markers within each chamber of the fetal heart.

3. Mastering 4-Chamber Biometric Assessments:

Learn to accurately identify and describe essential measurement parameters, such as chamber dimensions and volume calculations.

Target Audience

  • Physicians

  • Sonographers

  • Others who perform and/or interpret ultrasound

Faculty & Disclosure

Faculty

Lashell Jones RDMS, RDCS

Disclosure

Lashell Jones RDMS, RDCS discloses no such relationships exist

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 1.00 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.

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