Learning objectives
The goal of the course is: - to provide basic knowledge on the use of ultrasonography; - to train the student at the first approach with the pregnant patient so that he/she acquires the ability to begin informing the patient about the available procedures, understanding the execution times, identifying the patients at risk who may need further investigation; - to execute initial counseling on prenatal diagnosis techniques.
Prerequisites
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Course unit content
The midwife represents the first interface with the pregnant woman. The main target for a professional midwife is to acquire the basic skills in ultrasound.The course aims at:- giving the students the basic theoretical knowledge of obstetric ultrasound;-presenting various methods of midwifery surveys provided by the Italian guidelines with particular reference to the patient’s execution time and selection for ultrasound;
Full programme
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Bibliography
Costantini W., Calistri D., Ostetrica. Le basi scientifico-culturali. Vol. 1-2-3. Ed. Piccin, 2013.ISUOG 2015 Editeam Editor.Educational material, ultrasound images of specific cases and bibliographic references.
Teaching methods
Teaching is based on lectures aimed at: - explaining the theoretical basis of the ultrasound technique;
Assessment methods and criteria
Oral exam
Other information
General Principles of Pregnancy Management
