Study-Unit Description

Study-Unit Description


CODE RAD5237

 
TITLE Anatomy and Embryology for Obstetric and Gynaecological Ultrasound

 
UM LEVEL 05 - Postgraduate Modular Diploma or Degree Course

 
MQF LEVEL 7

 
ECTS CREDITS 5

 
DEPARTMENT Radiography

 
DESCRIPTION This study-unit focuses on the anatomy and embryology related to foetal development, obstetric and gynaecological ultrasound. The aim of this study-unit is to enable practitioners to formalise and develop their knowledge and understanding of anatomy and embrylogy in this field. Students will also develop their evaluative, problem solving and critical thinking skills to enable them to apply this knowledge and deliver a high quality service to their patients.

In this study-unit the anatomy of the following are dealt with:

Normal anatomy/variants of the female pelvis, organs and structures including age-related appearances:
- Cervix, Uterus, Ovaries and Adnexae;
- Fetal anomaly.

In embryology the following areas are covered:

Embryology of the fetus. By the end of the study unit students would be able to know the terms and concepts of embryology. These include:
- The Germinal, Embryonic and Fetal Stage;
- Sensory Development;
- Birth Defects;
- Genetics;
- Genes and Genetic Counseling;
- Amniotic Fluid and Amniocentesis.

Study-unit Aims:

This study-unit aims to:

- Enable students to gain knowledge of the principles of anatomy, embryology and genetics in relation to obstetric and gynaecological ultrasound;
- Provide the knowledge to be able to image and address the needs of patients through good image quality;
- Enable HCP to formalise and develop their knowledge and understanding of anatomy, genetics and embrylogy;
- Enable students to be competent and knowledgeable in obstetric and gynaecological normal/variant anatomy.

Learning Outcomes:

1. Knowledge & Understanding:
By the end of the study-unit the student will be able to:

- Demonstrate an understanding of the anatomical systems;
- Demonstrate an understanding of the embryology and genetics;
- Apply this knowledge into clinical practice during scanning;
- Demonstrate an understanding of the normal/variant anatomy.

2. Skills:
By the end of the study-unit the student will be able to:

- Recognise anatomical structures within the human body;
- Identify anatomical variants the human body;
- Use this knowledge to optimise ultrasound scanning.

Main Text/s and any supplementary readings:

CALLEN, P., 2008. Ultrasonography in Obstetrics and Gynecology. 5th ed. Philadelphia: Saunders
CAMPBELL S, MONGA A, 2011 Gynaecology by Ten Teachers 19th Edition Oxford University Press
CHUDLEIGH, T., and B., THILAGANATHAN, ed.2004. Obstetric Ultrasound. How, Why and When. Edinburgh: Elsevier
GOLDSTEIN S R, TIMOR-TRITSCH I E, 1995 Ultrasound in gynecology Churchill Livingstone
HRICAK H, REINHOLD C., ASCHER S M. 2004 Gynecology: top 100 diagnoses W B Saunders
PALADINI, D., and P., VOLPE, 2007. Ultrasound of congenital fetal anomalies : differential diagnosis and prognostic indicators. London: Informa Healthcare
TWINING, P., McHUGO, J.M., PILLING, W., D., 2000. Textbook of fetal abnormalities Edinburgh: Churchill Livingstone
United Kingdom Association of Sonographers2001 Guidelines for Professional Working Standards. UKAS available online

Recommended
BAKER, P.N and, L.C. KENNY, 2011. Obstetrics by Ten Teachers.19th ed. London: Arnold
BISSET, R. A. L et al, 2002. Differential diagnosis in obstetric and gynecologic ultrasound 2nd ed. London: Saunders
CARRERA, J., et al 2001. Ultrasound and fetal growth. Parthenon
CHERVENAK, F., KURJAK, A., PAPP, Z., 2002. The fetus as a patient : the evolving challenge. Parthenon Pub. Group
DEWBURY, K., H., MEIRE, and D., COSGROVE 2001. Ultrasound in Obstetrics and Gynaecology . 2nd ed, Churchill Livingstone
ENTEZAMI, M., et al, 2004. Ultrasound diagnosis of fetal anomalies. Georg Thieme
EVANS, M. L., and C. H., RODECK, 2000. Ultrasound and fetal therapy. Parthenon
HENLEY, A., 2007. Miscarriage, Stillbirth and Neonatal Death
JAFFE, R., and, B., THE-HUNG 1998. Textbook of fetal ultrasound. Parthenon
JOHNSON, P.,and A., KURTZ, 2001. Obstetric and gynecologic ultrasound: case review St. Louis: Mosby
KOHNER, N., Pregnancy Loss and the Death of a Baby Guidelines for Professionals. SANDS
MERZ, E., ed, 1998 . 3-D ultrasound in obstetrics and gynecology

 
STUDY-UNIT TYPE Lecture and Tutorial

 
METHOD OF ASSESSMENT
Assessment Component/s Assessment Due Sept. Asst Session Weighting
Examination (2 Hours) SEM1 Yes 100%

 
LECTURER/S Karl Anthony Buhagiar
Dylan Debono

 

 
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