Course Overview
CPD points (SSR) - Pending approval
Due to recent changes in the Modular Certification Pathway in Sonography, we have temporarily paused the acceptance of new candidate applications for this module. This decision has been made to ensure that we can provide the best possible experience for our current learners and make necessary adjustments to improve the programme.
We encourage you to explore registering for non-credit bearing Workshop: Obstetric Sonography, which offers relevant learning outcomes.
If you have any questions, please do not hesitate to reach out to our team here.
Ultrasound plays a crucial role in the evaluation and management of maternal and fetal health.
This interactive module will provide participants with the required knowledge and skills in obstetrics ultrasound.
The module will focus on indications, anatomy, scanning techniques, and normal and abnormal findings involved in an obstetrics ultrasound examination. Hands-on practical sessions will be conducted to supplement the didactic teaching.
It is ideal for practitioners who wish to expand their scope of practice in obstetrics sonography and can be taken as a single module for continuing professional development.
Who Should Attend
- Radiographers practising ultrasound
- Healthcare professionals involved in ultrasound work
Prerequisites
- Candidates must have relevant ultrasound related experience (preferably at least 1 year of working experience as an independent sonographer)
- Candidates must have the required access to a medical ultrasound facility to develop competency in the respective clinical applications. They must be actively engaged in supervised ultrasound clinical practice in the workplace for at least three days (or equivalent) per week. It is the candidate's responsibility to secure a supervised clinical arrangement in the workplace. At the end of the trimester, candidates must satisfy the clinical requirements (ie. compulsory logging the required number of ultrasound examinations in clinical portfolio and pass the clinical skills assessment)
Documents and information you would need to complete this application:
Please upload documents under Online Applications - Supporting Documents section.
- Employment support letter (Includes applicant's area of work)*
- Registration of practice, AHPC
- Transcript of highest relevant qualification*
- Professional certification
- English proficiency test, IELTS 7.0 or equivalent^
- Answers to the following questions:
- Your reasons for pursuing the module (100 - 150 words)
- Why did you select SIT over other academic institutions? (100 - 150 words)
- What do you hope to achieve at the completion of the module? (100 - 150 words)
* Mandatory Documents
^ If applicant's basic professional qualification was not obtained from Singapore, Australia, Canada (except Quebec), New Zealand, Republic of Ireland, South Africa, United Kingdom, and the United States of America)
What You Will Learn
First Trimester Obstetrics Ultrasound
- Indications and ultrasound techniques for gestational age, number of fetus, fetal viability, nuchal translucency, pelvic masses and abnormalities, ectopic pregnancy, and multiple gestations
Second Trimester Obstetrics Ultrasound
- Indications and ultrasound techniques for the fetal brain, spine, face, neck, thorax, heart, fetal abdomen, urogenital tract, musculoskeletal system, sonographic indicators of abnormalities (soft-markers), and non fetal components
Third Trimester Obstetrics Ultrasound
- Growth assessment, assessment of fetal well-being, Doppler studies, maternal complications
Teaching Team
Rita Phillips
Senior Lecturer, Medical Ultrasound, University of The West of England, Bristol UK (UWE), Advanced Practitioner, Ultrasound Department, Royal United Hospital Foundation Trust (RUH) Bath UK
Nicole Seah
Chief Radiographer, Fetal Assessment Centre
Schedule
Week | Topics | External Speakers |
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Week 1 |
Introduction to Obstetric Sonography: Overview of Module |
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Week 2 |
First trimester ultrasound: dating and early pathology |
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Week 3 |
First trimester ultrasound: the 11 - 14 week scan |
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Week 4 |
Second trimester ultrasound: the fetal head and heart |
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Week 5 |
Second trimester ultrasound: the fetal chest and abdomen |
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Week 6 |
Tutorial 1 |
Ms. Nicole Seah |
Week 7 | Ms. Nicole Seah Dr. Rita Philips |
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Week 8 |
Second trimester ultrasound: sonographic indicators of fetal abnormalities and maternal complications |
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Week 9 |
Third trimester ultrasound: growth assessment, placental localisation, amniotic fluid assessment, assessment of fetal well-being, fetal hydrops |
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Week 10 |
Tutorial 2 |
Dr. Rita Philips |
Week 11 |
Review of topics covered in the trimester: student-led discussion on forum board, case-based/problem-based learning |
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Week 12 | Revision | |
Week 13 | OSCE (30%) VIVA (30%) |
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Week 14 - 15 | Quiz (20%) |
Certificate and Assessment
A Certificate of Participation will be issued to participants who
- Attend at least 75% of the module
- Undertake non-credit bearing assessment during the module
A Certificate of Attainment will be issued to participants who
- Attend at least 75% of the module, and
- Candidates who pass the Assessment criteria of the respective module will earn 6 credits, which are stackable for Postgraduate Certificate and Postgraduate Diploma qualifications
- Candidates who pass 4 modules (totalling 24 credits) with a CGPA of 2.5 or more will be awarded the Postgraduate Certificate in Sonography by Singapore Institute of Technology
- Candidates who pass 8 modules (totalling 48 credits) with a CGPA of 2.5 or more will be awarded the Postgraduate Diploma in Sonography by Singapore Institute of Technology
Fee Structure
The full fee for this course is S$4,251.00.
Category | After SF Funding |
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Singapore Citizen (Below 40) | S$1,275.30 |
Singapore Citizen (40 & Above) | S$495.30 |
Singapore PR / LTVP+ Holder | S$1,275.30 |
Non-Singapore Citizen | S$4,251.00 (No Funding) |
Note: All fees above include GST. GST applies to individuals and Singapore-registered companies.
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