Ultrasound in Early Pregnancy Assessment
Everything you need to know
- Start date: September 2026
- End date: July 2027
- Module leader: Elizabeth Bullivant
- Level: 7
- Credits: 15
- Accreditation/qualification: The module is accredited by the Consortium for the Accreditation of Sonographic Education (CASE)
Introduction
This module aims to provide the theoretical underpinning that supports and compliments your practical ultrasound training necessary to achieve advanced competency in early pregnancy ultrasound assessment.
You will develop your skills and experience to practise lawfully, safely and effectively to become capable of managing and independently reporting complex caseloads within obstetric ultrasound practice.
Please note, this module runs alongside our compulsory 15 credit module - Applied ultrasound physics for safe practice.
Who is this course/module for?
The module is primarily aimed at Nurses.
What you’ll learn
You will develop an in depth knowledge of the role of ultrasound, including its limitations, within early pregnancy ultrasound assessment.
Skills you’ll gain
- Patient centred care and communication
- Critical evaluation
- Image interpretation and report writing
- Clinical decision making
- Reflective practice and leadership skills
How you’ll learn
- Group discussion
- Student led seminars
- e-learning activities
- Workshops and demonstrations
- Keynote lectures
- Simulation
Fees and Funding for 2026/27
| Indicative price for stand-alone module |
Home student: £915 EU / International students: £930 - The University cannot sponsor a Student Visa for CPD modules. However, if you already have permission to study in the UK, you can apply. If you’re unsure whether your visa allows this, please contact the International Experience Team at hallamhelp@shu.ac.uk to discuss your options. |
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| How to apply |
You can apply for this module using our online admissions form. After you have registered or logged in, select the module title under "Please choose your first module". |
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Entry requirements
- Relevant Bachelor's (honours) 2:2 degree in a science or healthcare subject.
- Relevant professional qualification which includes: -
Health and Care Professions Council (HCPC)
General Medical Council (GMC)
Nursing and Midwifery Council (NMC)
Society of Vascular Technologist (SVT)
- Relevant work experience
- Relevant workplace opportunities and organisation support. You must have access to 15 hours per week ultrasound scanning in the UK, to include all ultrasound examinations required as part of the module. Scanning must be with an appropriately qualified clinical supervisor for the duration of the module. Clinical placement is not provided by the University. Please note, if your clinical placement is terminated for any reason the University is not responsible for finding an alternative. You will be required to withdraw from the course in these circumstances.
As part of your application, you are required to complete a clinical agreement form which includes details of your employing NHS Trust and confirmed arrangements for clinical supervision, including details of your appropriately qualified clinical supervisor. You need to provide one supporting reference from the department offering clinical placement to confirm your suitability to train in ultrasound.
Recognition of prior learning will be considered for credits achieved from other CASE accredited UK ultrasound courses. Exceptions will be considered on a case by case basis.
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Attendance
Delivery Method:
Blended learning (in-person and online learning activities). A mix of on-campus and online learning, with both in-person sessions and digital activities included in your course. We will require all non-British and non-Irish students to attend campus for an in-person verification check to comply with UK Visas and Immigration (UKVI) requirements at the start of their first module.
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Provisional timetable
- Tuesday 22 September 2026
- Tuesday 6 October 2026
- Tuesday 17 November 2026
- Tuesday 24 November 2026
- Tuesday 19 January 2027
- Tuesday 9 March 2027
- Tuesday 13 April 2027
- Tuesday 27 April 2027
- Tuesday 11 May 2027
- Tuesday 8 June 2027
- Tuesday 15 June 2027
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Assessment
Module assessment is made up of one or more assessment tasks. The assessment task(s) for this module are:
- Coursework
- Phase Test
- Practical Assessment
Successful completion of this module will earn you 15 level 7 credits
Further details
For further information please contact the module leader Elizabeth Bullivant - e.bullivant@shu.ac.uk or contact the student experience team: