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CODE 104635
ACADEMIC YEAR 2025/2026
CREDITS
SCIENTIFIC DISCIPLINARY SECTOR MED/40
LANGUAGE Italian
TEACHING LOCATION
  • GENOVA
SEMESTER 2° Semester
MODULES Questo insegnamento è un modulo di:
TEACHING MATERIALS AULAWEB

AIMS AND CONTENT

AIMS AND LEARNING OUTCOMES

At the end of the lessons, the student must:
1) know the elements of physics helpful in understanding the functioning of the instrument and its safe use;
2) to know the functioning of the instrument and its applications in obstetrics and gynecology;
3) know the practical applications in the obstetric/gynecological field;
4) know the basics of office ultrasound diagnostics.

TEACHING METHODS

The information required will be presented in frontal and interactive lectures and practical exercises on the ultrasound instrument.

SYLLABUS/CONTENT

- Elements of ultrasound physics.
- Ultrasound artifacts.
- The instrument.
- Diagnostic ultrasound and safety notions.
- Basic knowledge of ultrasound (settings, orientation, etc.).
- Introduction to office ultrasound.
- Gynecological office ultrasound.
- Office ultrasound in the first trimester of pregnancy.
- Office ultrasound in the second and third trimester of pregnancy.

RECOMMENDED READING/BIBLIOGRAPHY

The learning material will be provided to the students.

TEACHERS AND EXAM BOARD

LESSONS

Class schedule

The timetable for this course is available here: Portale EasyAcademy

EXAMS

EXAM DESCRIPTION

The exam will take place through a multiple-choice written evaluation test.

ASSESSMENT METHODS

Through questions relating to the various topics covered, the exam will permit to verify the knowledge regarding the use of ultrasound-based diagnostics in the office environment in obstetrics and gynecology.