Ultrasound training

Everything you need to know about the ultrasound curriculum

Ultrasound is an integral part of O&G. The RCOG’s ultrasound training programme is competency-based and designed to ensure trainees develop the skills they need to use and understand ultrasound in clinical O&G practice.

For general information about ultrasound training, please read the introduction to ultrasound training, which includes:

• How ultrasound training is delivered
• Ultrasound training in advanced and subspecialty training
• A joint statement from the RCOG and the Society and College of Radiographers on the delivery of O&G ultrasound training

For answers to frequently asked questions about ultrasound training, please read the ultrasound training FAQs

To see what resources are available to support your ultrasound training, please visit the ultrasound training resources page

View a list of RCOG conferences and courses suitable for ultrasound curriculum.

Ultrasound modules

The ultrasound modules are listed below. For each module you’ll find: curriculum; logbook (for the intermediate modules); the OSATS you’ll need to complete for that module (including OSATS forms); ultrasound log of experience; relevant module completion form.

• Basic early pregnancy ultrasound (8–12 weeks)
• Basic ultrasound assessment of fetal size, liquor and the placenta
• Intermediate ultrasound of normal fetal anatomy (2014)
• Intermediate ultrasound in gynaecology
• Intermediate ultrasound of early pregnancy complications (2014)

Resources for trainers

Information for trainers about how to supervise, deliver and assess ultrasound training is available in the trainers’ resources section of the site.

Find out more

If you need any help or advice, please read the ultrasound training FAQs, email the Trainees' Coordinator or call +44 20 7772 6348.