Diploma in "Fetal Echocardiography"
General Informations
The Diploma in " Fetal Echocardiography" offers a specific education in obstetrical ultrasound for a deepened study of the fetal heart. The Diploma combines theoretical and practical on-site training
Educational Goals
Participants receive high-level education in ultrasound aimed at the evaluation of the fetal hearth and to make the diagnosis of the main heart defects
Specific Goals of Diploma
• To make participants update and improve their knowledge and skills in ultrasound evaluation of the fetal hearth and to recognize fetal heart abnormalities during different gestational ages of pregnancy
• To use 3D/4D technology (including STIC) for the evaluation of fetal heart anatomy/anomalies
• To create shared space for experience and knowledge
Admission Requirements
Candidates can be:
• Obstetricians and gynecologists
• Residency trainers in obstetrics and gynecology
• Medical doctors
• Nurse/midwives with an interest in ob/gyn ultrasound
• The candidates must have obtained the Diploma in Maternal-Fetal Ultrasonography at PSUOG
Contents
The theoretical and practical parts are focused on the following topics:
• Embryology and physiology of the fetal heart and fetal circulation
• The guidelines of the main scientific societies concerning the fetal heart’s assessment
• When, how and why fetal echocardiography
• Use of 3D and 4D in the fetal heart evaluation
• Doppler technology for the evaluation of fetal heart anatomy/anomaly
• Main heart defects in the fetus
• Echocardiography and first trimester of pregnancy
• Counseling of main fetal heart defects
Diploma
After attending the course and passing the final examination, the participants receive a diploma in “Fetal Echocardiography”
Language
English/Italian
Duration
4 weeks
Dates
Please, contact the secretary at info@psuog.net
Director
G. Clerici, MD, PhD
Price
€ 7,500
Location
PSUOG at the European Medical and Research Center , Via Del Giochetto 06122 Perugia (Italy)
Secretary: For communications/information about the courses, please use the info@psuog.net email address
To attend the course, candidates must fill our application form.