BASIC ECHO: The Alfred ICU Critical Care Echocardiography Course June 2027
Event Overview
Echocardiography is an essential clinical tool for any critical care practitioner.
Vital questions that echocardiography can help you to answer include:
- Why is my patient hypotensive – Is there evidence of cardiac tamponade or ischaemia?
- Why can’t I wean my patient off the ventilator - Is cardiac dysfunction contributing?
- What’s the volume status - Is my patient still underfilled?
Course Highlights
Two day course on critical care echocardiography limited to 20 participants.
The emphasis is on:
- Practical (TTE) echo skills acquisition – 2:1 participant: instructor ratio
- Interpreting echo data in the context of critical care scenarios
- Developing reporting skills.
- Assisting preparation for formal echocardiography qualifications.
Learning Approach
- Includes pre-course reading materials
- Expert-led teaching by ICU Consultants
- Supportive and interactive environment
Who Should Attend
Intended Audience
All medical staff with an interest in critical care echocardiography.
This course is for the doctor who is looking to learn the basics of echo or someone with experience looking to brush up on their skills. All expertise levels are grouped accordingly .
CPD Requirements
CPD points/hours have been allocated by the below organisations. Registrants should use the information above to apply for recognition. Please note that you will not be granted automatic recognition, you must make a claim with your College.
1 point per hour (13Hrs 5Mins)
Lectures: Cat 2A- 1 point per hour
Skills Station: Cat 3B- 3 points per hour
(16Hrs 30Mins)
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