Specialized Skills of Perinatology Sonographers

Specialized Skills of Perinatology Sonographers

Learning Objective(s)
After watching this activity, you should be able to:

  • Identify the specialized skills and advanced imaging techniques utilized by maternal-fetal medicine sonographers to enhance diagnostic accuracy in prenatal imaging;
  • Apply standardized imaging protocols and reporting strategies to improve consistency and quality in fetal assessments; and
  • Incorporate advanced emerging technologies, such as 3D/4D imaging and AI-based tools, into clinical practice to optimize prenatal diagnostic capabilities.

Faculty: 

  • Tracy Anton, RDMS
  • Helen Feltovich MD, MS
  • Pamela Foy, RDMS
  • David Jones, MD
  • Mishella Perez BS, RDMS, RDCS, FAIUM
  • Jonathan Saari, MS, CGC
  • John F. Trombly, MS, RDMS, RDCS, RVT
  • Heather Ukegawa, BSN, RNC-OB, NC-BC
  • Zhanna Woodard, RDMS

Target Audience:

This presentation is designed: 

  • Maternal-Fetal Medicine Specialists 
  • OB/GYN Physicians 
  • Sonographers specializing in obstetrics and gynecology 
  • Radiologists with an interest in prenatal imaging 
  • Sonographers working in perinatal and fetal medicine settings 
  • Nurse Practitioners and Physician Assistants involved in prenatal care 
  • Medical educators and program directors who provide OB/Gyn education as part of their ultrasound curriculum.

Available Credit: 1.5 AMA PRA Category 1 Credit(s)™/1.5 ARRT Category A credit(s). Upon completion of the learning activity, you will have 2 attempts to successfully pass the post-test with a score of at least 80% and claim your certificate.

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As of January 1, 2025, you will have 2 attempts to successfully pass the post-test with a score of at least 80% and claim your certificate.

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Specialized Skills of Perinatology Sonographers
03/19/2025 at 7:00 PM (EDT)  |  Recorded On: 03/25/2025  |  100 minutes
03/19/2025 at 7:00 PM (EDT)  |  Recorded On: 03/25/2025  |  100 minutes
CME Test
10 Questions  |  2 attempts  |  8/10 points to pass
10 Questions  |  2 attempts  |  8/10 points to pass You may only take this test 2 times. You must correctly answer 8 of 10 questions to pass. If you pass, you will need to claim your CME credits in the Certificate component. Your feedback is important to us. After completing your test, please take a few moments to complete our evaluation.
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Medical Certificate
Up to 1.50 medical credits available  |  Certificate available
Up to 1.50 medical credits available  |  Certificate available

Release Date: 03/19/2025
Expiration Date: 03/18/2028 11:59 pm ET 

Estimated time to complete activity: 1.5 hours

AMA PRA Category 1 Credit(s)

The American Institute of Ultrasound in Medicine (AIUM) is accredited by the Accreditation Council for Continuing Medical Education (ACCME) to provide continuing medical education for physicians.

The AIUM designates this internet enduring material for a maximum of 1.5 AMA PRA Category 1 Credit(s)™. Physicians should claim only the credit commensurate with the extent of their participation in the activity.

AIUM Ultrasound Practice Accreditation

This activity can be used to meet part of relevant AIUM Training Guidelines and/or maintenance credits for accreditation purposes. Learn more about AIUM Ultrasound Practice Accreditation here.

ARRT Category A Credit 

The AIUM is a Recognized Continuing Education Evaluation Mechanism (RCEEM) for the American Registry of Radiologic Technologists (ARRT). The AIUM is the owner and sponsor of this activity. This activity is approved by the AIUM for 1.5 ARRT Category A credit. This CE activity may be available in multiple formats or from different CE sponsors. ARRT does not allow CE activities (e.g., Internet courses, home study programs, directed readings, live lectures) to be repeated for CE credit in the same CE biennium.

Additional Credit Information

  • American Registry for Diagnostic Medical Sonography (ARDMS). The ARDMS accepts AMA PRA Category 1 CME Credit(s)™.

Documenting CME Credits

All participants who pass the post-test with a score of at least 80% will have access to claim a CME certificate. The AIUM will submit credits to the ARDMS for active AIUM membership accounts with a valid ARDMS ID number. It is the participant’s responsibility to ensure credit accuracy and adherence to any audit requests.

Disclosure Policy

In accordance with the ACCME’s Standards for Integrity and Independence in Accredited Continuing Education, all individuals in control of content must disclose any financial relationship(s) or other relationship(s) held within the past 24 months. The AIUM implements a mechanism to identify and mitigate all conflicts of interest prior to delivering the educational activity to learners.

Disclosures for this Activity

  • Tracy Anton, RDMS, has no relevant financial relationship(s) with ineligible companies to disclose.
  • Helen Feltovich MD, MS, has no relevant financial relationship(s) with ineligible companies to disclose.
  • Pamela Foy, RDMS, has no relevant financial relationship(s) with ineligible companies to disclose.
  • David Jones, MD, has no relevant financial relationship(s) with ineligible companies to disclose.
  • Mishella Perez BS, RDMS, RDCS, FAIUM, faculty/planner, Speaker – GE Health Care
  • Jonathan Saari, MS, CGC, has no relevant financial relationship(s) with ineligible companies to disclose. 
  • John F. Trombly, MS, RDMS, has no relevant financial relationship(s) with ineligible companies to disclose.
  • Heather Ukegawa, BSN, RNC-OB, NC-BC, has no relevant financial relationship(s) with ineligible companies to disclose.
  • Zhanna Woodard, RDMS, has no relevant financial relationship(s) with ineligible companies to disclose.

Mishella Perez, BS, RDMS, RDCS, FAIUM

Clinical Ultrasound Educator, Department of Obstetrics & Gynecology Division of Maternal-Fetal Medicine

Scripps Health

Mishella is a Clinical Ultrasound Educator specializing in high-risk obstetrics and fetal echocardiography at Scripps Health, Division of Maternal-Fetal Medicine in San Diego, California. She has more than 16 years of experience in academic and community health practices, serving as a clinical instructor and coordinator, faculty lecturer, and clinical ultrasound educator for Departments of Radiology, Obstetrics, and Gynecology, and Maternal-fetal Medicine teaching ultrasound students, sonographers, residents, fellows, and faculty. Mishella is a member of various societies, serving to ensure she gets the highest quality of ultrasound education to teach others. She is an active member of the American Institute of Ultrasound in Medicine (AIUM), currently serving as Vice-Chair for the Obstetrics Community of Practice and Society of Maternal-Fetal Medicine. Mishella serves on the Education, Conference, and Sonographer Committees for the Fetal Heart Society. She is also a member of the International Society of Ultrasound in Obstetrics and Gynecology (ISUOG) and the Society of Diagnostic Medical Sonography (SDMS).