Principles of ultrasound

When you have completed this course you will be able to:

• understand the theory behind ultrasound including basic physics
• describe different types of ultrasound modalities and their uses
• optimise your images
• describe issues surrounding patient safety
• use your knowledge to approach diagnostic problems

Dr Christina Aye MRCOG DPhil (Oxon) (2019)

Christina Aye is a Subpeciality Trainee in Maternal Fetal Medicine and an NIHR Academic Clinical Lecturer at the John Radcliffe Hospital, Oxford.

This course is intended to help clinicians gain core knowledge for O&G training and the MRCOG examinations.

The content of this course relates to the following Capabilities in Practice (CiPs) and key skills:

CiP 2: Working in health organisations
Working in a digital environment

CiP 3: Leadership
Effective use of resources

CiP 6: Developing self & others
Commits to continued learning

CiP 13: Non-discrimination and inclusion
Understands cultural determinants of health

Further details about each CiP can be found within the O&G Core Curriculum 2024 Definitive Document, available here.

The British Medical Ultrasound Society. Guidelines for the Safe Use of Diagnostic Ultrasound Equipment. BMUS; 2009.