Course Syllabus for SDMS CME Credits

Title:: Fetal Echocardiography: A Comprehensive Review
Author:: Hyehyun Reynolds, BS, RDCS (FE, PE, AE), MLS, FASE
Source:: www.UltrasoundRegistryReview.com
Email:: info@ultrasoundregistryreview.com

Description of course:

The Registry Review courses have been modeled after the current ARDMS_® exam content outlines to provide a comprehensive and effective registry preparation tool. The monthly subscription rate offers access to the course from anywhere, at any time on your computer or mobile device. The course provides a simplified breakdown of the necessary materials for preparing for the ARDMS_® exam, which includes detailed information with superior quality images.

Each review course is segmented into smaller sections of information to assist in studying specific areas and in locating the information you would like to review. The outline format provides the key points and facts in an easy to read format. The over 1,000 digital images available can be enlarged for a more detailed review with a single click. Each chapter includes reading comprehension questions to aid in retention of the information. This course is intended for use in preparation for the ARDMS_® Fetal Echocardiography registry exam. The course materials are also an excellent resource for seasoned Sonographers to brush up on current topics in the field.

Sections include:

• General Information

• Hypoplastic Right Heart Syndrome

• Sonography Principles & Instrumentation

• Single Ventricle

• Embryology & Normal Anatomy

• Aortic Stenosis

• Standard Protocols & Clinical Indications

• Pulmonic Stenosis

• Malposition of the Heart

• Coarctation of the Aorta & Interrupted Aortic Arch

• Fetal Arrhythmias

• Truncus Arteriosus

• Atrial Septal Defect

• Transposition of the Great Arteries

• Ventricular Septal Defect

• Tetralogy of Fallot

• Atrioventricular Defect

• Ebstein Anomaly & Tricuspid Dysplasia

• Hypoplastic Left Heart Syndrome

• TAPVR/PAPVR

• Double Outlet Right Ventricle

• Cardiomyopathy

• Heterotaxy

• Cardiac Masses

• Fetal Syndromes

• Miscellaneous Topics

Goals for the course:

To assist Sonographers in obtaining their ARDMS_® certification.
To provide a complete review of the necessary information a Sonographer should have mastered in order to obtain and maintain their Fetal Echo certification.
To provide Sonographers with a review course that can be easily revised as the field changes.
To provide experienced Sonographers with a comprehensive review of the current information in their field of practice for continuing their Sonography education.

Course objectives:

Upon completion of the course, the Sonographer should be able to:

Identify normal fetal heart anatomy
Describe the stages in heart embryology
Discuss fetal versus neonatal circulation
Describe the components of Universal Precautions and infection control
Describe how to address emergency situations that occur during a fetal echo
Differentiate appropriate from inappropriate indications for a fetal echo
Discuss various teratogens and the potentially related congenital heart defects
List and describe the echocardiographic views performed in a standard fetal echo
Identify the console controls used to produce and optimize the images in a fetal echo
Identify acoustic artifacts on the ultrasound image
Discuss quality assurance procedures
List and describe congenital heart defects associated with fetal syndromes and chromosomal anomalies
List and describe defects of the aortic arch and aorta
List and describe defects of the cardiac septa
List and describe valvular defects
List and describe defects of situs and heterotaxy
List and describe defects of the pulmonary veins
List and describe conotruncal defects
List and describe fetal cardiomyopathies
List and describe fetal arrhythmias
List and describe fetal cardiac tumors
List and describe complex defects of the fetal heart

No accompanying text or required readings. Material can be referenced in the numerous resources listed on the attached Bibliography pages.

Reference List: See attached Bibliography.

Requirements for achieving CME credit:

Participants will receive 7 CME credits for reviewing all pages of the activity, completing the post test with a score of 75% or greater, and submitting the Course Evaluation questions. Certificates will be processed on the SDMS website within 3-5 business days after documentation has been received.