OVERVIEW

Introduction to Adult Echocardiography is organized by Gulfcoast Ultrasound Institute (GCUS) Inc. and will be held from Dec 07 - 11, 2026.

Description:
The 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, ARDMS, IAC, and ACEP ultrasound practice guidelines.

The structure of the course is a combination of live lectures, scanning demonstrations, interactive case studies, and interpretation workshops presented by echocardiography experts. Extensive scanning skills training is provided with our industry leading 3:1 participant to faculty ratio with standardized patient 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.

Learning 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, cardiac masses, and prosthetic valves.
List the latest imaging techniques in quantification of right and left ventricle wall motion.
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
Live Scanning Demonstration: Parasternal Long Axis & Short Avis
2D Measurements and Normal Values
Color Doppler Fundamentals
Introduction to Cardiac Doppler
Comprehensive 2D Exam
Echo Measurement Workshop
Mitral & Aortic Valves
Coronary Heart Disease
Image Enhancing Agents Utilization & Case Studies
Doppler Evaluation of MVD and AVD
Right Heart Disease
Interpretation Workshop
Cardiomyopathies
Prosthetic Valves
Diastolic Function
Pericardial Disease
Complete Echo Demonstration
Extensive Hands-on Scanning

KEY DATES

07 Dec, 2026

Event Start Date

11 Dec, 2026

Event End Date

ACCREDITATION & CREDITS

Credits:
The Gulfcoast Ultrasound Institute is accredited by the Accreditation Council for Continuing Medical Education (ACCME) to provide continuing medical education for physicians.

The Gulfcoast Ultrasound Institute designates this live activity for a maximum of 40.00 AMA PRA Category 1 Credit(s)™. Physicians should claim only the credit commensurate with the extent of their participation in the activity.

Successful completion of this CME activity, which includes participation in the evaluation component, enables the participant to earn up to 40.00 Medical Knowledge MOC points in the American Board of Internal Medicine’s (ABIM) Maintenance of Certification (MOC) program. It is the CME activity provider’s responsibility to submit participant completion information to ACCME for the purpose of granting ABIM MOC credit.

This course also meets CME/CEU requirements for ARDMS. Note: While offering the CME credit hours noted above, activities are not intended to provide extensive training or certification for exam performance or interpretation.

40 AMA PRA Category 1 Credits™

40 MOC

TARGET AUDIENCE

PhysicianPhysician AssistantEmergency Medicine PhysiciansCardiologistsRadiologistsSonographerCritical Care PhysicianEchocardiographersPrimary Care PhysiciansNurse PractitionersUltrasonographers