Simple explanations for an intimidating exam.
If performing a screening fetal echo intimidates you, you are not alone. Too often, sonographers are expected to perform this important exam with little insight or explanation. This course will provide you with simple, sonographer based explanations to allow you to build your confidence and skills.
Overview
We will have a quick overview discussing updated guidelines, fetal echo indications and requirements.
The Basics
Reviewing the basics, such as cardiac position and axis, will allow us to build on our fetal echo knowledge.
Optimization Tips
There will be grayscale and color Doppler image optimizations tips to help you produce quality images.
Required Images
We will discuss all the AIUM and American Society of Echocardiography recommended screening fetal echo images. This will include descriptions on how to properly measure cardiac structures and also understanding spectral Dopplers.
Quizzes
There will be multiple quizzes along the way to test your knowledge. This will help to confirm your understanding after each chapter.
Continuing Education Credits
This course has been approved for 8 Category A CME credits (8.0 FE)! These credits are accepted by the ARDMS, ARRT, CCI and Sonography Canada.
Frequently Asked Questions
1) How does the course work?
The course is delivered through a series of short lectures. You will need to complete each lesson in order to move forward with the next lesson. There will be quizzes available at the end of each lesson to test your knowledge. At the end of the course there will be a post test.
2) Can I take the course at my own pace?
Yes! Your course activity progress is saved automatically so you may start and stop at any time.
3) How long will I have access to the course after purchase?
This course will be available for one calendar year from the date of purchase.
4) Are courses offered by Viable Solutions approved for CME credits?
Yes! Viable Solutions is so proud to be able to contribute to sonographer's continuing education credits! All courses are approved for Category A credit. ARDMS accepts all approved Category A ultrasound continuing medical education courses. ARRT, CCI and Sonography Canada also accept Category A credits.
5) How many CEs is this course worth?
This course, How to Perform a Screening Fetal Echo, is worth 8 (FE) Category A continuing education credits.
6) Will I need to pass a post test in order to receive CME credits?
Yes, the post test is a total of 80 questions and you will need to score at least a 75% to pass.
7) How many attempts can I take the post test in order to receive CME credits?
You will have 3 attempts to pass the post test. You will need to score at least 75% to pass.
8) What happens if I attempt the post test 3 times and do not pass?
If you do not score a 75% on the post test in 3 attempts, you will not be awarded the CME credits.
9) Can I take the post test at my own pace?
Once you begin the post test you can take as long as you need to finish the exam. However, once you begin the exam you will need to finish the exam in the same sitting. If you exit the browser your post test activity will not be saved.
10) Are your courses accepted by ARDMS, ARRT, CCI and Sonography Canada?
Yes, all of the courses provided by Viable Solutions are accepted by the ARDMS, ARRT, CCI and Sonography Canada.
11) Will my CME's be available immediately upon completion of the course?
Once you correctly submit your CME evaluation form and your CME attendance form, you will then receive an email from the SDMS with information regarding your CME certificate.
12) Do you report my CME credits to ARDMS or other credentialing organizations?
No. You will be responsible for reporting your CME credits to your respective credentialing organization if needed.
13) Will this course help me pass my fetal echo boards?
This course will be a good tool to add to your fetal echo study material. However, this is not intended to be a registry review course.
14) How do I know if this course is for me?
This course is for anyone who wants to feel more comfortable when performing screening fetal echoes. If you are just learning how to perform screening fetal echoes this course will allow you to have a better understanding when obtaining the images. This course can also serve as a great review, even if you have been performing this exam for years.