Training Schedule
As a new or experienced sonographer it is important to keep your skills updated and reviewed by a qualified RDMS. The art of scanning requires cultivation and time to be perfected AWHONN and SDMS require that one stays competent in their area of practice through continuing education. Experienced students may choose between a 1 to 3 Day Refresher Course. This training courses is designed to improve image optimization, interpretation and scanning skills. For new nurses, a choice of a 3 to 5 day course is required. Additional scans may be needed and will be verified by an RDMS until competency is completed. Our staff can provide additional on-line support and review scanning techniques upon request. The NEW 2023 didactic portion of the course consists of 10-15 hours of remote training which includes recorded on-line sessions, digital workbook, PowerPoint presentations, and instructional YouTube videos. Once you have purchased the didactic program, the program belongs to you and will allow for students to learn the material and review recorded sessions at anytime for refreshing skills. Along with this purchase, your students will also receive a one year free membership for Unborn.Com monthly seminars. The hands-on portion will focus on scanning techniques and will allow for more supervised scans. The staff and associates are licensed skilled sonographers, medical professionals and educators trained in the Pregnancy Center setting. The course is compliant with the AWHONN, AGOG, SDMS, AIUM guidelines and recommended by the National Pregnancy Organizations of Care Net and Heartbeat. 
Course Topics
- Review of Anatomy and Landmarks
- Image Optimization & System Instrumentation
- Transducer Orientation and Manipulation
- Review of Trans-vaginal Techniques
- 2nd Trimester Imaging Techniques
- Identification of Known and Unknown Structures
- Defining and Interpretation of the Ultrasound Report and Images
- What Determines the Viability of a Pregnancy?
- Clinical and Sonographic Signs and Appearance of Threatened Pregnancy Loss
- Signs of an Ectopic Pregnancy vs Early Gestation
- Review Policies, Procedures, Protocols and Paper Work
- Review Legal and Ethical Issues
- Communicating as Nurses with Love and Compassion
- >>> AND MORE!
Teaching Methods
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- Lectures with PowerPoint presentation that include imbedded ultrasound clips
- You-tube videos of scan sessions and lectures
- Professional edited programs for Didactic Training
- Multiple “one-on-one” scanning sessions
- Digital Teaching Material
- Webinars and streaming videos available
- Monthly webinars available with yearly membership of $250
- To become a member, register HERE
Cost of Training
NEW 2023 Online Didactic Course: $549 per person. Pay upon on-line registration.
1 – 5 Day Hands-On Training Courses: $350/day per person, or at a discounted rate of $250/day, when purchased in conjunction with Unborn.com’s Online Didactic Course.
Pay and register online at: Training Course Registration – Shari Richard, or make checks payable to “Unborn.com” and send to: SHARI RICHARD, 6542 Lakeshore Road, Lake Port, MI 48059.
Information for Michigan Trainings:
AAA Pregnancy Resource Center: 32080 Schoolcraft, Livonia, MI 48150.
Phone: (734) 425-8060
Spero Pregnancy Center: 1211 Griswold St, Port Huron, MI 48060.
Phone: (810) 985-4673
Accommodations: We recommend staying at the Holiday Inn Express and Suites located just 1 mile away from AAA Pregnancy Resource Center. They are located at 27451 Schoolcraft, Livonia, MI 48150. Phone number: (734) 744-9888. Breakfast buffet is available and there is a pool on-site.
Airport: Detroit Metro Airport (DTW) is 30 minutes to the hotel and AAA Pregnancy Resource Centers. Transportation is not provided to and from the airport or hotel. We recommend Uber, Lyft, taxi or rental car.
Summer Weekend Retreats Following Course: All are welcome to come for relaxation and fellowship at Shari’s lake front home in Lake Port, MI. Her home can sleep up to 6 guests, or you may wish to stay in a hotel or cabin through VBRO. There will be no charge to participate in the retreat, but donations will kindly be accepted. For more information, CLICK HERE.
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Shari did an excellent job at teaching and explaining how to perform limited OB ultrasounds. She taught and explained it in a way you could understand and that made sense. I was able to perform many ultrasounds with Shari assisting and teaching me every step of the way. She was very patient with me and upon completion of this training I felt more confident with scanning and I learned a great deal. I am very thankful to Shari for this excellent training!
Shari did a wonderful job with the training! I felt very prepared by the didactic portion before I came in for the hands on section. Shari was intentional about making sure that I understood the "why" behind everything we did. I also really appreciated her follow up after the course to give me feedback on my scans!
