SCCM | Adult Critical Care Echocardiography and Ultrasound Course

COURSE OVERVIEW

COURSE OVERVIEW:

This course provides learners with a deep understanding of ultrasound image acquisition and interpretation in the critical care setting. Didactic presentations combined with extensive hands-on practice will provide the knowledge of practical ultrasound skills. This comprehensive curriculum focuses on fundamental and advanced ultrasound techniques. The topics of the course include cardiac output, left/right ventricular function, focused assessed transthoracic echocardiography (FATE) examination, vascular ultrasound, and much more. Hands-on training will include utilizing state-of-the-art equipment under expert supervision and using real-life scenarios that simulate critical cases to enhance your problem-solving abilities. Led by expert instructors, the acquired practical skills will increase patient outcomes, including more efficient diagnoses. Networking opportunities are available to connect with fellow peers and experts throughout the course. This aims to enhance professional profiles and further career opportunities in the field.

OBJECTIVES:

- Identify the basic and most commonly used advanced CCEcho modalities in ICU Care.

- Demonstrate steps and techniques of Cardiac, Lung, Vascular, and Abdominal Ultrasound.

- Develop the skills necessary to perform and interpret ultrasound imaging.

TARGET AUDIENCE:

-Physicians, Hospitalists, and APPs who work in Critical Care

*Attendees will need to complete the required pre-work for the course prior to attending the skills station.  Two weeks before the course, a link will be sent from SCCM for the modules.   

Course Director

Krishna Aparanji, MD, FCCM

Critical Care, AdventHealth, Orlando, FL

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Attendee Testimonial

"I wanted to take a moment to express my sincere appreciation for the exceptional hands-on conference you organized. The hands-on sessions were very valuable—well-designed, highly relevant, and directly applicable to clinical practice. The faculty demonstrated both expertise and a genuine commitment to teaching, which made the learning experience engaging and impactful. The opportunity to actively participate, rather than passively observe and slid presentations, significantly enhanced the educational value of the conference. Everything—from scheduling to resource availability—was handled with remarkable efficiency, creating an environment conducive to focused learning. Thank you again for your efforts in delivering such a high-caliber educational experience. "