COURSE DESCRIPTION
This course is perfect for beginners, including students and physicians, who have an undergraduate degree in science. Over a 16-week period, you’ll become familiar with various types of cardiac imaging such as 2D, M-Mode, and Doppler, along with their measurements. You’ll receive hands-on training, supported by theoretical notes, and practice on dummy patients. By the end of the course, you’ll be able to perform a basic echocardiogram on a normal patient within an hour.
REQUIREMENTS/PREREQUISITES
WHAT YOU WILL LEARN
WHAT YOU WILL RECEIVE
WEEKS 1-16
Students in the echocardiography course will be required to attend on-site practical training sessions for a total of 2 days each week. These training sessions will be held for 3 hours each day, providing students with ample time to gain hands-on experience and practice their skills in a supervised setting.
The curriculum for weeks 1-16 of the echocardiography course provides a comprehensive foundation in the field. The first week introduces students to echocardiography, covering the fundamental principles of physics and instrumentation. They learn to perform the parasternal long axis and short axis views. In the following weeks, students expand their skills with apical views, subcostal and suprasternal views, and additional imaging perspectives. Practical experience is incorporated throughout the course to enhance learning.
Weeks 5-8 delve into the evaluation of cardiac parameters and conditions. Students study normal values for parasternal and apical positions, utilise M-mode and Doppler techniques, optimise images, and practise writing comprehensive reports. They then progress to assessing left ventricular (LV) systolic function using Simpson’s biplane ejection fraction, evaluating LV diastolic function, and examining mitral regurgitation.
During weeks 9-14, students will develop advanced evaluation skills, encompassing a wide range of cardiac pathologies. They will learn to calculate intra-cardiac pressures, assess conditions such as aortic stenosis, ASD, PFO, and mitral stenosis, and analyse pericardial diseases. The curriculum also covers ischaemic heart disease and AMI complications. In the final weeks, students gain expertise in evaluating aortic dissection, aortic regurgitation, and prosthetic valves through practical experience. The course culminates in a comprehensive assessment to evaluate the students’ proficiency and understanding of echocardiography principles and techniques.
Note: A deposit of $5,000 is required with the enrolment into the Heartscope Training Institute which will be sent after a discussion upon sending your registration of interest.