OVERVIEW

Introduction to Adult Echocardiography - Live Course is organized by Gulfcoast Ultrasound Institute (GCUS) Inc. and will be held from Dec 04 - 08, 2023 at Gulfcoast Ultrasound Institute, St Petersburg, Florida, United States of America.

Description:
Introduction to Adult Echocardiography Live Training & CME Course is a five (5) day comprehensive echocardiography course in St. Petersburg, FL that is taught by leading echocardiography experts and is designed to provide a strong foundation to perform and/or interpret adult cardiac ultrasound examinations. All topics of discussion are based on ASE, ACEP, and WINFOCUS ultrasound practice guidelines.

The structure of the course is a combination of live lectures, scanning demonstrations, and interactive case studies presented by echocardiography experts. Extensive scanning skills training is provided with our industry-leading 3:1 participant-to-faculty hands-on scan ratio with live models to enable the learner to immediately begin integrating the skills learned into clinical practice. The adult echocardiography training courses are specifically designed for physicians, sonographers, and other medical professionals who are looking for only the best echocardiography training and CME.

Objectives:

Increase the participant’s knowledge to better perform and/or interpret Echocardiography examinations.
Demonstrate proper transducer manipulation and system optimization to produce diagnostic images (sonographer) and recognize potential imaging errors (Physician).
Demonstrate routine scan protocols to evaluate an adult patient using 2D/M-Mode/Color Flow & Doppler echocardiographic techniques.
Perform standard 2D, m-mode, and Doppler measurements.
Identify normal/abnormal characteristics of 2D cardiac anatomy.
State the role of cardiac Doppler and list the necessary qualitative/quantitative measurements.
Identify the ultrasound findings associated with valvular heart disease, cardiomyopathies, ischemic heart disease, pericardial disease, and cardiac masses.
List the latest imaging techniques in the quantification of right and left ventricle wall motion. Document findings and apply standardized guidelines during the compilation of an Echocardiography worksheet (sonographer) and dictated report (Physician).
List the steps necessary for system optimization during contrast echo imaging.
Increase confidence to incorporate protocols, techniques & interpretation criteria to improve diagnostic/treatment accuracy.

Topics:

Ultrasound Imaging Fundamentals (Pre-course Online Video)
Anatomy of the Heart and Ekg
2d Evaluation of Cardiac Anatomy: Parasternal, Apical, Subcostal, and Suprasternal Windows
Parasternal Long Axis & Short Avis With Live Demonstration
2d Measurements and Normal Values
Doppler Fundamentals
Introduction to Cardiac Doppler
Comprehensive 2d Exam
M-mode Workshop
Mitral & Aortic Valves
Cardiomyopathies
Doppler Evaluation of Mvd and Avd
Right Heart Disease
Interpretation Workshop
Coronary Heart Disease
Contrast Utilization
Diastolic Function
Pericardial Disease & Cardiac Masses
Live Demo: The Complete Echo Exam
Hands-on Scanning