Course: Fundamentals of ultrasound diagnostics

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Course title Fundamentals of ultrasound diagnostics
Course code KPZ/P6UZV
Organizational form of instruction Lecture + Lesson + Seminary
Level of course Bachelor
Year of study 3
Semester Summer
Number of ECTS credits 1
Language of instruction Czech
Status of course Compulsory
Form of instruction Face-to-face
Work placements This is not an internship
Recommended optional programme components None
Lecturer(s)
  • Mrvová Veronika, MUDr.
Course content
The diagnostic ultrasound machine and its functions. The methodology of ultrasound examination in pregnancy. The use of ultrasound diagnostics in gynaecology. Ultrasound examination: The basic method and procedure. Ultrasound examination: Practice.

Learning activities and teaching methods
Monologic (reading, lecture, briefing), Demonstration
Learning outcomes
The aim of the subject is to build on the knowledge gained in the basic subjects in the field and to extend this knowledge by including the fundamentals of ultrasound diagnostics.
The student knows and is able to perform basic procedures and interpretation of ultrasound examination in gynaecology and obstetrics.
Prerequisites
unspecified

Assessment methods and criteria
Oral examination, Student performance assessment

Completion of compulsory 80% attendance at the lectures. Completion of compulsory 80% attendance at the practicum sessions. Successful completion of an oral or written examination according to the decision of the guarantor of the study.
Recommended literature
  • Calda, P. a kol. Ultrazvuková diagnostika v těhotenství pro praxi. Praha : Aprofema, 2007.
  • Sith, N. C.; Smith, A. Pat C. Ultrazvuk v porodnictví. Praha : Grada Publishing, 2006.


Study plans that include the course
Faculty Study plan (Version) Category of Branch/Specialization Recommended year of study Recommended semester
Faculty: Faculty of Health Studies Study plan (Version): Midwife (2014) Category: Health service 3 Recommended year of study:3, Recommended semester: Summer
Faculty: Faculty of Health Studies Study plan (Version): Midwife (2013) Category: Health service 3 Recommended year of study:3, Recommended semester: Summer
Faculty: Faculty of Health Studies Study plan (Version): Midwife (2016) Category: Health service 3 Recommended year of study:3, Recommended semester: Summer