Placental Grading Across Gestation: Normal Maturation vs Pathology

Placental Grading Across Gestation: Normal Maturation vs Pathology

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Course Overview

This course is designed to provide a standardized, evidence-based approach to sonographic assessment of the placenta. Learners will gain the knowledge to accurately differentiate between expected physiological maturation patterns and pathological findings, ensuring consistent and clear documentation.

Objectives

  1. Describe expected placental maturation patterns across gestation.

  2. Differentiate physiologic calcifications/lakes from concerning placental findings.

  3. Document placental grade and key descriptors using standardized terminology.

Target Audience

OB/GYN physicians, MFM specialists, radiologists, sonographers

Faculty & Disclosure

Faculty

Aly Sida (ADMIN)

Disclosure

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.

Credits

1
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 ARDMS, CCI, ACCME, and Sonography Canada.

Course Details

Duration1 hour
ReleasedMar 17, 2026
Last ReviewMar 17, 2026
ExpiresMar 17, 2029

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.