Advanced Fetal Ultrasound:    Innovations & Insights for Early First Trimester Assessment

Advanced Fetal Ultrasound: Innovations & Insights for Early First Trimester Assessment

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Course Overview

Explore early fetal development stages and master advanced ultrasound techniques for detecting brain and neural tube defects before 11 weeks.

Objectives

Chapter 1 

 

Understanding Early Fetal Development 

 

- Comprehend the stages of early fetal development with a focus on critical growth markers prior to 11 weeks. 

 

- Describe anatomical structures relevant to neural tube and brain development during this period. 

 

Chapter 2  

Advanced Imaging Techniques 

Gain proficiency in the use of cutting-edge ultrasound equipment and techniques relevant to early first trimester assessments. Explore the role of imaging enhancing the accuracy of fetal evaluations through various case studies. 

Case Studies: Recognition of Brain & Neural Tube Defects 

- Identify the sonographic signs indicative of neural tube defects before 11 weeks. 

- Discuss the genetic and environmental factors contributing to these anomalies and emphasize the importance of early detection. 

Target Audience

  • Physicians

  • Sonographers

  • Others who perform and/or interpret ultrasound

Faculty & Disclosure

Faculty

Lashell Jones RDMS, RDCS

Disclosure

Lashell Jones RDMS, RDCS discloses no such relationships exist

In compliance with the Essentials and Standards of the ACCME, the author of this CME tutorial is required to disclose any significant financial or other relationships they may have with commercial interests.

IAME has assessed conflict of interest with its faculty, authors, editors, and any individuals who were in a position to control the content of this CME activity. Any identified relevant conflicts of interest have been mitigated. IAME's planners, content reviewers, and editorial staff disclose no relationships with ineligible entities.

Credits

2
AMA PRA Category 1™ Credits

* 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.

Course Details

Duration2 hours
ReleasedFeb 13, 2025
Last ReviewFeb 13, 2025
ExpiresFeb 13, 2028

Accreditation

The Institute for Advanced Medical Education is accredited by the Accreditation Council for Continuing Medical Education (ACCME) to provide continuing medical education for physicians.

The Institute for Advanced Medical Education designates this enduring material for a maximum of 2 AMA PRA Category 1 Credit™s. Physicians should only claim credit commensurate with the extent of their participation in the activity.

Sonographers: These credits are accepted by the American Registry for Diagnostic Medical Sonography (ARDMS), Sonography Canada, Cardiovascular Credentialing International (CCI), and most other organizations.