Training
The AEPU is committed to supporting the ongoing education and skill development of healthcare professionals working in early pregnancy care. Please see links to the RCOG curriculum and relevant courses below.
Royal College of Obstetricians and Gynaecologists
King's College London
Advanced Gynaecology Ultrasound
The Advanced Gynaecology Ultrasound course is designed for current ultrasound practitioners aiming to elevate their expertise. The course offers access to pre-course material, which provides foundational knowledge through pre-recorded talks, ensuring participants are well-prepared before diving into more complex topics. The first part of the course, delivered online, covers subjects presented by leading experts, with a panel discussion and live Q&A session.
Course link: https://www.kcl.ac.uk/professional-education/catelogue/advanced-gynaecology-ultrasound
University of West England, Bristol
Gynaecology Ultrasound
The aim of this 15 credit Gynaecological Ultrasound module is to develop safe and competent practitioner equipped with knowledge, critical understanding and professional skills for participation in an effective gynaecological ultrasound imaging service.
Course link: https://courses.uwe.ac.uk/UZYY8R15M/gynaecological-ultrasound
British Medical Ultrasound Society
BMUS run a varied programme of ultrasound study days and courses throughout the year. These are spread across the country and differ from year to year in terms of speciality topic, although they have a course on Gynaecology run on an annual basis. These courses all carry BMUS CPD points
Course details: https://www.bmus.org/study-days-meetings-and-course
University of Derby
Ultrasound in Early Pregnancy Assessment
This module has been designed for sonographers, nurses, midwifes, or obstetrician and gynaecologists who provide routine and emergency early pregnancy assessment services. The module focuses on development of competence in a broad range of first trimester ultrasound referrals. This includes recognition and interpretation of ultrasound appearances of normal and high risk pregnancies and the assessment of early pregnancy complications.
Module details: https://www.derby.ac.uk/short-courses-cpd/health-and-social-care/ultrasound-in-early-pregnancy-assessment
