Sonographers should be aware of the prevalence, etiology, prenatal sonographic features, management and prognosis for both common and rare fetal abnormalities. Most major fetal abnormalities can now be diagnosed at the routine 11-13 and 18-23 weeks scans.

Requirements for certification

The requirements for obtaining the FMF certificate of competence in fetal abnormalities are:

1. Attendance of the internet based course on fetal abnormalities.
2. Attendance of a World Congress in Fetal Medicine and a FMF Advanced Course in Fetal Medicine.
3. Demonstration to a FMF approved examiner of competence in carrying out a 18-23 weeks scan and good knowledge of the diagnosis and management of a wide spectrum of fetal abnormalities.

You will find it useful to attend the internet-based course on fetal abnormalities which you can find here.

The full FMF certificate in fetal abnormalities will be awarded only to candidates who have successfully completed the two year FMF clinical fellowship in London or provided a satisfactory proof of practical assessment (awarded on a case-by-case basis at the discretion of the FMF). 

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