Midwife sonography certificate review for ARDMS exam preparation
This midwife sonography certificate review from Gulfcoast is designed specifically for nurse midwives preparing for the ARDMS midwifery-focused examination. Nineteen lectures cover GYN anatomy, pathology across patient populations, first through third trimester OB measurement and anomaly recognition, and a comprehensive review of diagnostic ultrasound physics and instrumentation. Five mock examinations are included for self-assessment.
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19video lectures
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5.78 GBlibrary size
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19sessions
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2019edition
Inside this resource
GYN anatomy, pathology, and examination technique
The GYN curriculum covers transabdominal and transvaginal scanning fundamentals, then moves through uterine, ovarian, and adnexal pathology. Congenital abnormalities are addressed alongside normal anatomy, with mock examinations after the GYN and first trimester sections to reinforce retention before advancing.
First through third trimester OB evaluation
First trimester modules address reproductive physiology, measurement techniques, and common complications. The second and third trimester sessions cover fetal age assessment, brain and face/neck evaluation, placenta and umbilical cord assessment, amniotic fluid measurement, multiple gestations, and maternal and fetal complications including 3D ultrasound applications.
Ultrasound physics and instrumentation essentials
The SPI review section covers sound propagation, transducer types, image controls, imaging artifacts, quality assurance, and safety considerations. These modules mirror the sonography principles and instrumentation content on the ARDMS exam, with a dedicated mock examination for the SPI component.
Who this serves
- Nurse midwives — prepare directly for the ARDMS midwife sonography certificate examination
- OB-GYN physicians — review scan techniques and ensure clinical protocols align with published interprofessional guidelines
- Primary care and family practice physicians — build foundational competency in OB/GYN ultrasound evaluation
Faculty & syllabus
Topics covered 19 sessions
- GYN Anatomy and Physiology, Congenital Abnormalities
- Transabdominal and Transvaginal Exam
- Gynecological Pathology: Uterine
- Gynecological Pathology: Ovarian
- GYN Pathology: Adnexal
- Mock Exam 1: GYN
- First Trimester OB: Reproductive Physiology, Measurements, Pathology
- Mock Exam 2: First Trimester
- 2nd and 3rd Trimesters: Fetal Age Assessment/Measurements, Ultrasound of Fetal Brain
- Ultrasound Evaluation of the Fetal Face and Neck, Placenta and Umbilical Cord
- Ultrasound Evaluation of: Amniotic Fluid, Multiple Gestations, Maternal Complications, Fetal Complications, and 3D Ultrasound
- Mock Exam 3
- Essentials of Diagnostic Ultrasound
- Pulse Echo Instrumentation, Storage and Display, and Propagation of Ultrasound through Tissue
- Transducers
- Image Controls
- Imaging Artifacts
- Quality Assurance and Safety
- Mock Exam 4 – Sonography Principles and Instrumentation
Before you buy
Which exam does this review prepare me for?
This course is mapped to the ARDMS midwife sonography certificate examination, covering both the clinical OB/GYN content and the sonography principles and instrumentation sections.
How many mock exams are included?
Five mock examinations are built into the course — one for GYN, one for first trimester, one for combined second/third trimester content, and two covering ultrasound physics and instrumentation.
The chart
| Format | 19 video lectures (MP4) |
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| File Size | 5.78 GB |
| Year | 2019 |
| Publisher | Gulfcoast Ultrasound Institute |
| Department | Gulfcoast Ultrasound Institute |
| Delivery | Instant download after checkout · lifetime re-access |
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Olivia P. –
Passed my midwife sonography certificate exam on the first attempt after using this review. The maternal and fetal complications session was particularly well-taught.
Raj P. –
Well-organized review that covers both the clinical and physics components. The transabdominal and transvaginal technique demonstrations are clear.
Julia H. –
Exactly what I needed for the ARDMS midwife exam. The GYN pathology sessions and fetal anatomy lectures are comprehensive and well-paced across all three trimesters.
Kevin W. –
Nineteen sessions at 5.78 GB is substantial. The SPI review section with the fifth mock exam was the most helpful part for my exam preparation.
Hannah M. –
Good breadth of content but some of the later physics modules on instrumentation felt fast-paced. The GYN and OB sections are the strongest.
Priya –
The mock examinations after each major section really helped reinforce what I had learned. The fetal brain and face/neck evaluation lectures are thorough.