5 reasons to take the "Introduction to Obstetric and Gynaecological Ultrasound" MOOC
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About the course03/10/2026
How can you easily contribute to improving maternal health? What are the key ultrasound techniques for effective pregnancy care? How do you use a portable ultrasound scanner?
Here are 5 reasons to enrol in this course from Université Paris Cité.
1 - You want to use the ultrasound machine you have available to you.
It has become easier to acquire an ultrasound machine because current models are more affordable. Their miniaturized technology allows them to fit in your pocket. This MOOC will allow you, as a healthcare professional, to begin using ultrasound for pregnancy monitoring.
2 - Maternal health is a public health issue that concerns you
This MOOC will allow you to better care for pregnant women by acquiring fundamental ultrasound skills. It addresses your concern for preserving the well-being of the mother and her child.
3 - The learning objectives are simple and clearly defined.
To improve care for pregnant women, this MOOC will allow you to acquire 5 ultrasound skills: recognizing a multiple pregnancy, the fetal heartbeat, locating the placenta, assessing the amount of amniotic fluid, and understanding fetal presentation.
4 - This MOOC allows you to begin a journey with Paris Cité University.
Paris Cité University is expanding its offerings in prenatal ultrasound education. It recognizes the importance of ultrasound for improving maternal health. Experts from the Port Royal Maternity Hospital are offering online training accessible to all healthcare professionals. This MOOC is a first step towards progressive learning that will lead you to a recognized skill.
5 - This MOOC combines simplicity and excellence.
This MOOC is free and allows you to learn independently, at your own pace, and obtain a digital badge that validates your learning. To obtain it, you simply need to complete a short multiple-choice test. This course will allow you to progress professionally in ultrasound imaging quickly and easily. It is accessible to all healthcare professionals worldwide, enabling them to master the 5 defined objectives.
Learn more about the course here.
Course start date: 1st April 2026
Registration open from: 1st March 2026
Gilles Grangé
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Pr Gilles Grangé is the director of education for the inter-university ultrasound diploma at Paris Cité University.
Vassilis Tsatsaris
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Pr Vassilis Tsatsaris is professor of obstetrics and gynaecology at Cochin Hospital in Paris and is a specialist in maternal fetal medicine.
Penelope Noble
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Dr Penelope Noble is an obstetrician gynaecologist who teaches ultrasound at the Maternité Port Royal Hospital.
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