Cranial Ultrasound Course
The Cranial Ultrasound Course (Basic + Advanced Combined) equips participants with the knowledge and practical skills required to confidently perform and interpret neonatal cranial ultrasound examinations.
- Comprehensive coverage of basic and advanced neonatal
cranial ultrasound techniques. - Systematic approach to image acquisition, interpretation, and reporting.
- Recognition of common and complex neonatal brain pathologies,
including GMH-IVH, white matter injury and congenital anomalies. - Interactive case-based discussions and prognostic counselling.
- Hands-on scanning workshops in small groups with expert faculty guidance.
- Practical, evidence-based content directly applicable to neonatal clinical practice.
Course Directors
Dr. Akuma Oti Akuma
Chair of Neonatology Corniche Hospital, Abu Dhabi, UAE
Dr. Velmurugan Ramalingam
Consultant Neonatologist, Corniche Hospital, Abu Dhabi, UAE
Learning Outcomes
By the end of the course, participants will be able to:
- Perform a structured neonatal cranial ultrasound examination.
- Identify normal cranial ultrasound anatomy and anatomical landmarks.
- Recognize common haemorrhagic and white matter brain lesions.
- Identify important congenital brain abnormalities.
- Integrate ultrasound findings into clinical decision-making and family counselling.
Who Should Attend?
- Neonatologists
- Paediatricians
- Neonatal and Paediatric Trainees
- Neonatal Nurse Practitioners
- Advanced Practice Providers
- Clinicians with an interest in neonatal neuroimaging and point-of-care
ultrasound (POCUS)
