Luton & Dunstable University Hospital

Luton & Dunstable University Hospital

Friday 1st December 2017

Luton & Dunstable University Hospital

Objectives of the PROBE: Midwives Course

Basic course covering the essential knowledge of obstetric ultrasound for midwives. This course is unique by using simulation to develop practical skills in ultrasound scanning. The course also covers common clinical scenarios seen in a maternity day unit, fetal medicine unit and labour ward.

Learning objectives

  1. Understand the principles of obstetric ultrasound scanning
  2. Hands on ultrasound scanning covering 2nd and 3rd trimester: presentation, viability scan (fetal heart present/absent), placenta localisation and amniotic fluid volume assessment.
  3. Understand multidisciplinary communication and risk management in obstetrics ultrasound and fetal medicine

Who should attend? Midwives and student midwives

Venue of Course? Comet Centre, Seminar Room 4, Luton Dunstable Hospital,

Lewsey Road, Luton, LU4 0DZ

Organisers: Miss Jacqueline Bamfo, Consultant in Obstetrics and Fetal Medicine

Course Faculty: Miss Jacqueline Bamfo - Consultant in Obstetrics and Fetal Medicine, Ms Stella Roberts - Consultant Midwife, Dr Lauren Barnfield - Fetal Medicine Research Fellow

Programme

08:00-08:45
08:45-09:00 / Registration
Welcome and introduction
Miss Jacqueline Bamfo - Consultant in Obstetrics and Fetal Medicine
09:00-10:00 / ABC of obstetric ultrasound scanning and orientation
Miss Jacqueline Bamfo - Consultant in Obstetrics and Fetal Medicine
10:00-11:00 / Scan referral criteria (“Who needs a scan and why?”) Understanding scan reports: The anomaly and third trimester scan
Dr Lauren Barnfield - Fetal Medicine Research Fellow
11:00-11:30 / Refreshments
11:30-12:00 / Use of ultrasound by midwives in the antenatal and intrapartum period
Ms Stella Roberts, Consultant Midwife
12:00-12:45 / Live scan demonstration
12:45-13:30 / Lunch
13:30-14:00 / Demonstration: Practical with scan trainer (or/and volunteering woman)
14:00-15:00 / Practical groups: Presentation and viability using scan trainer (or/and volunteering woman)
15:00-15:15 / Refreshments
15:15-16:30 / Practical groups: Liquor volume and placenta using scan trainer (or/and volunteering woman)
16:30-1700 / Q and A and feedback questionnaire
17:00 / Close and Drinks

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Registration Fee: £80 midwives, £45 for student midwives

Maximum participants: 15

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Please inform us of your attendance by email to before you make a payment or send a cheque in order to confirm your place.

How to make your course fee payment:

Please make your payment by calling Ms Danielle Mitchell at Luton Dunstable University Hospital on 01582 497 260 (Monday to Friday 0900-1600) AND QUOTE PROBE Course December 1st 2017.

Alternatively, send the filled form with a cheque made payable to Luton & Dunstable Hospital NHSFTto Mrs Andrea Pugh, Senior Medical Secretary - Line Manager for Women’s Services & PA to Clinical Directors, Luton & Dunstable University Hospital NHS Foundation Trust, Lewsey Road, Luton, LU4 0DZ.

Places are confirmed on receipt of payment. Cancellations will be refunded less a 25% administration fee. Refunds will not be made for cancellations two weeks before the course.

The L&D is located next to M1 motorway (Junction 11), between the towns of Luton and Dunstable (Postcode for SatelliteNavigation - LU4 0DZ). The main entrance to thehospital is on Lewsey Road, which is accessible from Dunstable Road.Please see

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