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1st Trimester Ultrasound Course – Blended

$1,880.00 | 2 Day Course | Melbourne
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1st Trimester Ultrasound - Blended

A blended approach to learning 1st trimester ultrasound

Combining focused online content with 1-on-1 hands-on training, the 1st trimester blended learning ultrasound courses delivers the best of both worlds. It’s flexible, on demand and ready when you are: it’s like having your own ultrasound personal trainer.

What you get

You get access to two online modules with over 9.5 hours of content, including case studies developed by our international contributors:
  • Getting started in ultrasound online module
  • 1st trimester online module
AND A day of 1-on-1 training with us in Melbourne.

Objectives

Evaluate for ectopic pregnancy, confirm an intrauterine pregnancy or discover the cause of your patient’s pain and bleeding. On completion of this clinically focused ultrasound program, learners will be able to:
  • Use ultrasound system controls to optimise imaging for accurate diagnosis
  • Develop proficiency in probe manipulation to efficiently acquire diagnostic images
  • Describe the limitations and clinical integration of ultrasound in the assessment of early pregnancy
  • Use a systematic approach to conduct ultrasound assessment of early pregnancy to
    • Confirm intrauterine pregnancy
    • Evaluate for ectopic pregnancy
    • Assess cause for pain and bleeding
    • Date the pregnancy

CME recognition 

Zedu ultrasound workshops are approved by ACEM for CPD in 2024Approved for 10.25 ACEM CPD hours

Zedu ultrasound training courses are recognised by ASUM for CCPUBasic Early Pregnancy

 

Features

  • Online (hours); 8.5+
  • Videos on demand 18 (>5 hours)
  • Resources Yes
  • Downloadable learning activities Yes
  • Skills development plan Yes
  • Case studies 9 (1 hour)
  • Scanning time (hours) 3
  • Lifetime access Yes

A blended approach to learning 1st trimester ultrasound

Combining focused online content with 1-on-1 hands-on training, the 1st trimester blended learning ultrasound courses delivers the best of both worlds. It’s flexible, on demand and ready when you are: it’s like having your own ultrasound personal trainer.

What you get

You get access to two online modules with over 9.5 hours of content, including case studies developed by our international contributors:
  • Getting started in ultrasound online module
  • 1st trimester online module
AND A day of 1-on-1 training with us in Melbourne.

Objectives

Evaluate for ectopic pregnancy, confirm an intrauterine pregnancy or discover the cause of your patient’s pain and bleeding. On completion of this clinically focused ultrasound program, learners will be able to:
  • Use ultrasound system controls to optimise imaging for accurate diagnosis
  • Develop proficiency in probe manipulation to efficiently acquire diagnostic images
  • Describe the limitations and clinical integration of ultrasound in the assessment of early pregnancy
  • Use a systematic approach to conduct ultrasound assessment of early pregnancy to
    • Confirm intrauterine pregnancy
    • Evaluate for ectopic pregnancy
    • Assess cause for pain and bleeding
    • Date the pregnancy

CME recognition 

Zedu ultrasound workshops are approved by ACEM for CPD in 2024Approved for 10.25 ACEM CPD hours

Zedu ultrasound training courses are recognised by ASUM for CCPUBasic Early Pregnancy

 

Features

  • Online (hours); 8.5+
  • Videos on demand 18 (>5 hours)
  • Resources Yes
  • Downloadable learning activities Yes
  • Skills development plan Yes
  • Case studies 9 (1 hour)
  • Scanning time (hours) 3
  • Lifetime access Yes

1-on-1 class time

A day of 1-on-1 training with us in Melbourne (weekday delivery).

Online Modules

1. Getting Started Module

Knobology

    • Explore system controls
    • Understand the impact of optimisation on the image
    • Presets, frequency, depth, focus and gain
    • How to label the image
    • How to store and review images

Scanning Principles

    • Probe care
    • Probe moves
    • Probe grip
    • Probe and screen orientation
    • 3D awareness of the anatomical position of the organs

2. 1st Trimester Module

Basic Early Pregnancy

    • Sonoembryology
    • Scan technique and approach to the early pregnancy examination
    • Ectopic pregnancy
    • Pain and bleeding in the first trimester
    • Measure fetal heart rate
    • Determine fetal viability
    • Clinical utility and application of ultrasound
    • Limitation and pitfalls
    • Techniques to improve visualisation
    • Free fluid in the peritoneum
    • Sonographic mimics of gestational sacs
    • Extra-membranous haemorrhage
    • Diagnostic criteria for pregnancy failure
    • Establish gestational age
    • Measure crown rump length

CME details

ACEM | Approved for 10.25 ACEM CPD hours

ASUM | CCPU Accredited Unit: Basic Early Pregnancy

Venue & Logistics

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.

Check out our brand new training facilities, purpose built to enhance not only educational outcomes, but comfort and enjoyment!

FAQs

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

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.

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

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.

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.

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.

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.

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

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.

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

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.

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.

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

Use the login details you created at registration.

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)

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

Our latest Ultrasound Training news

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Zedu Weekly Wrap – 20 February 2026

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Zedu Weekly Wrap – 13 February 2026

Big week in ultrasound across anaesthesia, obstetrics, cardiology and primary care… from robotic 3D echo fusion to real-world GP implementation data and evolving management of ectopic pregnancy, the research out there continues to reinforce one thing: ultrasound is no longer …

Conveniently Located In Victoria, Australia

Chat to one of our team for expert advice or to organise a a specialised training course for yourself or your team.

Zedu is centrally located in Bundoora. Easily accessed from the central city and Melbourne airport (Tullamarine).

General Enquiries / Patient Models

0401 810 585

Clinical & Training

0422 000 750

Website / Registration

0422 538 825

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