Credit Information
Credit Type
* AMA PRA Category 1™
Number of Credits
1
Course Overview
This course covers the principles of OB-GYN sonography, including the fundamentals of sonographic imaging, Doppler ultrasound, and common artifacts. Learn about the use of transducers, image generation, Doppler shift, and techniques for evaluating blood flow. Gain insights into 2D, 3D, and color Doppler applications in OB-GYN diagnostics.
Course Objectives
After completing this activity, the learner will:
Describe the primary components of sonographic imaging: ultrasound, transducers and instruments.
Explain how the Doppler Effect is applied in sonography.
Describe anatomic imaging formats and Doppler presentation forms.
Illustrate examples of artifacts.
Target Audience
Physicians, sonographers, and others who perform and/or interpret ultrasound.
* 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.
