Pelvic Sonography

This workshop covers anatomy, protocols, techniques, normal/abnormal findings, and practical sessions for male/female pelvis, groin, abdominal wall, and bowel.

Course Overview

Domain

Health and Social Sciences

Format

Short Course

Duration

2+ months

Fee Subsidy

Up to 90% SF Funding

Professional Development Units

CPD points (SSR) – Pending approval

Ultrasound plays a crucial role in the evaluation and management of patients with pelvic diseases and injuries.

The workshop will provide participants with the underpinning academic knowledge and clinical skills needed to undertake a range of gynaecological ultrasound examinations.

It will focus on indications, anatomy, scanning techniques/protocol, and normal and abnormal findings involved in a pelvic ultrasound examination.

The topics for the male pelvis will include common indications for ultrasound, gross and sonographic anatomy of the prostate, sonographic anatomy, scanning techniques, normal and abnormal findings of the prostate and seminal vesicles, and technical pitfalls of prostate sonography.

The topics for the female pelvis include gross and sonographic anatomy of the female pelvis, menstrual phases and relevant imaging appearances, scanning protocols, techniques, and common pathologies as well as technical pitfalls associated with female pelvic sonography. Groin, abdominal wall, and bowel sonography will also be covered in the workshop.

Hands-on practical will be conducted in the afternoon sessions to supplement the didactic teaching. It is ideal for practitioners who wish to expand their scope of practice in pelvic 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

Participants are required to have a healthcare-related qualification. Prior clinical experience and knowledge of the general operation of ultrasound machines may be given preferential consideration

"The course provides basic introductory information to Sonographers who are new to Pelvic Sonography."

Course Participant

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What You Will Learn

Discuss the normal and abnormal imaging characteristics of the male and female pelvic organs, major vessels, retroperitoneum, urinary tracts, and bowel
Differentiate the sonographic appearance of normal structures from pathologic conditions
Acquire knowledge of pelvic ultrasound including transabdominal and transvaginal for the female pelvis, scanning technique, and protocol
Understand and interpret female and male pelvic ultrasound scans
Understand and interpret ultrasound scans of the groin/inguinal region to rule out hernia or non-hernia pathologies
Explain the significance of clinical tests and complimentary modalities relevant to pelvic systems

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

Schedule

Week Commencing	Topics
1 Sep 2025	Role of ultrasound in Gynecology Gynecological scanning, techniques, and pitfalls Contemporary advances Gross and sonographic anatomy of the female pelvis The menstrual cycle and ultrasound appearances
8 Sep 2025	Assessment of vaginal/cervix/uterus/endometrium (normal appearances and normal variants) Pathology of uterine myometrium/vagina/cervix
15 Sep 2025	Endometrial assessment
22 Sep 2025	Normal ovarian/fallopian appearances Ovarian and adnexal pathology Assessment of post-menopausal women Pelvic non-gynecological pathology/retro uterine pouch Gynecology doppler
29 - 30 Sep	2-day intensive workshop Role of ultrasound in Gynecology Instrumentation, system presets and technical requirements, prevention of cross infection and patient care Gynecological scanning, techniques, and pitfalls Gross and sonographic anatomy of the female pelvis The menstrual cycle and ultrasound appearances Assessment of vaginal/cervix/uterus/endometrium (normal appearances and normal variants) Assessment of IUCD/IUS Assessment of uterine myometrium/vagina/cervix Practical hands-on - abdominal wall, groin, bowel, male pelvis
29 - 30 Sep	2-day intensive workshop Assessment of ovarian and adnexal pathology Assessment of post-menopausal women Practical hands-on Knowledge quiz, reflection on learning, Q&A, and debrief

Certificate and Assessment

A Certificate of Participation will be issued to participants who

Attend at least 75% of the course
Undertake and pass non-credit bearing assessment during the course

Fee Structure

The full fee for this course is S$4,054.80.

Category	After SF Funding
Singapore Citizen (Below 40)	S$1,216.44
Singapore Citizen (40 & Above)	S$472.44
Singapore PR / LTVP+ Holder	S$1,216.44
Non-Singapore Citizen	S$4,054.80 (No Funding)