Third Trimester Ultrasound for Sonographers

$4,720.00 | 2 Day Course | Melbourne

Unlock Your Potential with Zedu’s five-day Third Trimester Ultrasound Course – refine your skills in fetal biometry, anomaly detection, Doppler & more…

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Zedu Third Trimester Ultrasound for Sonographers course - join us for an immersive and practical experience to fast-track your skills development and get you work-ready

Are you ready to develop your third trimester ultrasound skills?

Zedu's five-day Third Trimester Ultrasound for Sonographers course offers an immersive and practical experience to fast-track your skills development and get you work-ready.

Who should attend

Trainee sonographers who need to learn new skills.
Newly qualified sonographers seeking to enhance their confidence and skill level.
Return-to-practice sonographers in need of skill refreshment.
Sonographers who are looking to change roles and want to hone their skills.

How you will learn

At Zedu, we believe in a comprehensive learning approach.

Our renowned hands-off teaching methods ensure you get more hands-on scanning practice. Our courses blend theory seamlessly with extensive practical sessions.

You'll understand the concepts and apply them in real-world scenarios. We take a step-by-step, structured approach to examinations, ensuring everything is covered thoroughly and nothing is left to chance.

The focus on repetitive practice ensures that you learn and retain the knowledge. You will practice on real people of various body shapes, sizes, and ages.

We start by developing your skills with normal, uncomplicated patients and then progress to more challenging body habitus’.

This gradual progression ensures that you build a solid foundation before tackling more complex scenarios, giving you the confidence to handle any situation. Additionally, you'll develop communication skills to support your clinical practice.

What the course covers

You will learn how to:

Move the probe intentionally to get the image you want.
Use the machine controls to optimise images proficiently.
Apply a systematic approach and structured protocol for scanning the:
- Cervix
- Placenta
- Maternal anatomy
- Fetal anatomy
Determine what images to take and why.
Communicate effectively in the exam room to obtain an appropriate presenting history, address patient concerns, and enhance patient satisfaction.
Perform accurate biometric measurements (BPD, HC, AC and FL).
Identify normal sonoanatomy and the appearance of common pathologies.
Purposefully acquire images of the fetal anatomy (Brain, face, heart, thorax, abdomen, limbs and digits).
Acquire the standard biometric scan planes for accurate measurement.
Assess the fetal well-being using AFI, UA, MCA and BPP.
Use sonographic terminology to accurately communicate ultrasound findings and complete worksheets for various imaging scenarios.

Running time

Day one: 8.30 - 17.00

Day two to five: 09.00 - 17.00

Location - the Zedu Learning HQ, Melbourne

Course outline

🖥️ Scanning principles

Explore system controls & knobology
Understand the impact of optimisation on the image
How to find the right window & get good images
3D awareness of the anatomical position of the anatomy
Ergonomics

🔍Maternal environment

Establish fetal presentation
Placental position
Measure cervical length
Assessment of internal os
🤰 Scanning practice on real women in their third trimester of pregnancy

🔍Fetal well-being

Fetal biometry
Fetal anatomy survey for common anomalies
Scan technique for AFI & fetal Dopplers
Measure AFI
Fetal tone, breathing & movements
Measure fetal heart rate
Umbilical artery Doppler & interpretation
Middle cerebral artery Doppler & interpretation
Limitations & pitfalls
Techniques to improve visualisation
🤰 Scanning practice on real women in their third trimester of pregnancy

Features

Duration (days) 5

Outcomes

Are you ready to develop your third trimester ultrasound skills?

Zedu's five-day Third Trimester Ultrasound for Sonographers course offers an immersive and practical experience to fast-track your skills development and get you work-ready.

Who should attend

Trainee sonographers who need to learn new skills.
Newly qualified sonographers seeking to enhance their confidence and skill level.
Return-to-practice sonographers in need of skill refreshment.
Sonographers who are looking to change roles and want to hone their skills.

How you will learn

At Zedu, we believe in a comprehensive learning approach.

Our renowned hands-off teaching methods ensure you get more hands-on scanning practice. Our courses blend theory seamlessly with extensive practical sessions.

The focus on repetitive practice ensures that you learn and retain the knowledge. You will practice on real people of various body shapes, sizes, and ages.

We start by developing your skills with normal, uncomplicated patients and then progress to more challenging body habitus’.

What the course covers

You will learn how to:

Move the probe intentionally to get the image you want.
Use the machine controls to optimise images proficiently.
Apply a systematic approach and structured protocol for scanning the:
- Cervix
- Placenta
- Maternal anatomy
- Fetal anatomy
Determine what images to take and why.
Communicate effectively in the exam room to obtain an appropriate presenting history, address patient concerns, and enhance patient satisfaction.
Perform accurate biometric measurements (BPD, HC, AC and FL).
Identify normal sonoanatomy and the appearance of common pathologies.
Purposefully acquire images of the fetal anatomy (Brain, face, heart, thorax, abdomen, limbs and digits).
Acquire the standard biometric scan planes for accurate measurement.
Assess the fetal well-being using AFI, UA, MCA and BPP.
Use sonographic terminology to accurately communicate ultrasound findings and complete worksheets for various imaging scenarios.

Running time

Day one: 8.30 - 17.00

Day two to five: 09.00 - 17.00

Location - the Zedu Learning HQ, Melbourne

Course outline

🖥️ Scanning principles

Explore system controls & knobology
Understand the impact of optimisation on the image
How to find the right window & get good images
3D awareness of the anatomical position of the anatomy
Ergonomics

🔍Maternal environment

Establish fetal presentation
Placental position
Measure cervical length
Assessment of internal os
🤰 Scanning practice on real women in their third trimester of pregnancy

🔍Fetal well-being

Fetal biometry
Fetal anatomy survey for common anomalies
Scan technique for AFI & fetal Dopplers
Measure AFI
Fetal tone, breathing & movements
Measure fetal heart rate
Umbilical artery Doppler & interpretation
Middle cerebral artery Doppler & interpretation
Limitations & pitfalls
Techniques to improve visualisation
🤰 Scanning practice on real women in their third trimester of pregnancy

Features

Duration (days) 5

Learn in comfort and convenience!

Your Ultrasound Guided Regional Anaesthesia Course takes place at our Melbourne Training Headquarters – Australia's home of ultrasound training: Level 4, Unit 37 / 240 Plenty Road, Bundoora, Melbourne VIC 3083

Easy to Get Here:

From the Airport: Just 20 minutes from Melbourne International Airport—perfect for interstate and overseas participants.
Parking: Free and convenient in the Coles carpark directly opposite the building.
Public Transport: Quick access via Tram 86 or buses that stop right at the door.

Nearby Comforts:

Accommodation: Quest Hotel Bundoora is only 300 meters away.
Shopping & Dining: UniHill DFO and nearby Uni Hill shops, including Coles, are close by for coffee, meals, or essentials.

Our venue combines professional, fully equipped learning spaces with all the convenience you need, so you can focus entirely on developing your ultrasound skills - and enjoy a smooth, stress-free course experience.

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How many people are there on a course?

From one to twelve, and everything in between. As a rule we exceed the minimum requirements, ensuring that there is an industry leading ratio of 1 sonographer educator or physician to every 4 course participants. This is important as it ensures that you get more hands-on time all the tim

Where are the courses run?

The courses are run at the Zedu Learning HQ:

8-10 Flintoff Street, Greensborough VIC 3088, Australia

When you register you’ll get information on our location and transport options delivered to your email inbox too.

What machines do you have?

Do you deliver courses elsewhere?

Yes we do – we love to tour and share ultrasound around the world. If you’d like to discuss what options you have to get us to deliver training at your place please get in touch.

Who else will be in my course?

Zedu courses are designed for your specialty. With quality education always at our front of mind, you’ll be learning with a group of your peers from start to finish. This ensures you are getting a no compromise sequential and structured education experience, all the while having the security and safety of learning with your peers. Your learning experience is not compromised by people joining at different stages and at different levels – you’ll be on board with the same team from beginning to end.

Are the courses hands on?

That’s precisely what we do. Our courses are designed for you to get your hands on a probe so you can take home practical skills. All courses have a ratio of at least 2/3 practical, 1/3 didactic – you won’t be disappointed.

Can I come for only part of a course?

Would you only go to part of a movie? Our courses are designed to be attended as a whole, structured in a sequential way to make sure you develop and extend your ultrasound repertoire. Besides – if gaining your credentials is an important part of your motivation to come along, the bodies that accredit our courses wouldn’t look too kindly on you skipping class.

Do you have onsite parking?

No – but there is a very affordable options only a three-minute walk from our front door. You can find more information here…

Do I need to be experienced?

Absolutely not. Our courses are designed for anaesthetists at any stage of their career, with any level of ultrasound experience. Our experienced sonographer educators will adapt their teaching to meet you at your level – no stress.

Can I get training just for me?

Yes – we love teaching one-on-one as it delivers optimal results over a short time-period. Get in touch.

Will I be credentialed at the end of a course?

In short – it depends.

If you’re attending to meet the requirements of your own local health authority – and attending a course is all that’s required – then the answer may be yes.

If you’re attending to meet the requirements of your own local health authority and they require validation of your skills via an external/third party credentialing provider – such as the POCUS Certification Academy or ASUM – then no.

If it’s all too confusing and causing you a headache we can help you navigate the credentialing quagmire – please get in touch.

Is there pre-reading?

Yes there is – but it’s not too onerous. We recommend you at least revise your physics by watching the short videos before you arrive – the other material you can review as you go, or afterwards.

Can I bring my own POCUS handheld system?

Yes indeed. Make sure you bring your chargers and accessories too.

How do I access my pre-reading?

Use the login details you created at registration.

Are the courses accredited?

The vast majority of Zedu ultrasound courses carry accreditation or are recognised by one or more bodies, including:

The Australasian College for Emergency Medicine (ASUM)
The Australian College of Midwives (ACM)
The Australian College of Rural & Remote Medicine (ACRRM)
The Australian and New Zealand College of Anaesthetists (ANZCA)
The Australasian Society of Ultrasound in Medicine (ASUM)
The College of Intensive Care medicine of Australia and New Zealand (CICM)
The Point-of-Care Ultrasound Certification Academy
The Royal Australian College of General Practitioners (RACGP)
The Royal Australasian College of Physicians (RACP)
The Royal Australasian College of Surgeons (RACS)
The Royal Australian and New Zealand College of Obstetricians and Gynaecologists (RANZCOG)
The Thoracic Society of Australia and New Zealand (TSANZ)

Do I need to bring my own food?

No – we are famous for our catering – rest assured you will be well fed and watered.

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