This competency must be satisfied in order for credit to be released

Health Practice

Reflective clinical portfolio

<br />Physics of sound, refection and transmission of sound, absorption and attenuation, piezoelectric production of sound, ultrasound equipment (transducers for medical, diagnostic equipment), power output, safety and physical aspects of USS and human tissue, ergonomics. A and P and normal USS appearances in third trimester, complications of third trimester and USS appearance, management, decision making and referral, maternal physiological conditions, fetal biometry in third trimester, placental localisation, amniotic fluid assessment and measurement, fetal presentation, umbilical artery doppler, middle cerebral artery doppler, accurate measuring, interpreting , analysing and reporting writing, differential diagnosis, communication of results. Ethics and consent, medico-legal aspects of USS, breaking bad news, clinical practice portfolios, critical reflections on practice, multi-disciplinary team working, Guidelines and policies (RCOG Green top guidelines, NICE).<br />

Work-Based Learning Third Trimester Ultrasound - 7004ACPMW

Work-Based Learning Third Trimester Ultrasound

Display a thorough understanding of their scope of practice and critically reflect on how this impacts upon decision making and referral within advanced practice.

Evidence competent, safe, critically reflective practice with the knowledge, understanding and ability to autonomously undertake, interpret, analyse and report third trimester ultrasound scan and Doppler findings within their scope of practice. Students will have the skills to develop and become capable of managing and independently reporting complex caseloads within their sphere of practice.

Critically reflect upon their own knowledge, skills and practice and those of others in order to improve service provision and implement change.

Utilise sophisticated communication skills with a wide range of service users and carers, use evidence-based practice and clinical decision-making skills in a range of situations suited to their scope of practice, with the ability to progress to managing complex and uncertain situations

Practice third trimester ultrasound safely and competently, remaining responsive to patient and service needs, displaying analytical and problem-solving skills, and critically evaluating evidence and practice.