About the sessions
These practical sessions are designed for eligible healthcare professionals who want to build familiarity with echocardiography equipment, standard views and image interpretation. Hands-on scanning arrangements, machine access, learner prerequisites and supervision are confirmed with the training team before enrolment.
Course modules
Basics of echocardiography
Principles, machine settings, probe selection, image optimisation and safe equipment handling.
Systematic cardiac examination
Standard views and a structured approach to 2D, M-mode, colour Doppler and spectral Doppler.
Cardiac anatomy and image interpretation
Normal anatomy, image orientation, common findings and the importance of clinical context.
Valvular and ventricular assessment
Introductory review of valve appearance, ventricular function and commonly used measurements.
Adult and paediatric Echo concepts
Key differences in approach and congenital heart disease basics, appropriate to the confirmed programme level.
Supervised scanning and case discussion
Guided practice with patients or models where available, with feedback and case-based learning.
Who may attend?
- Cardiologists and general practitioners
- Radiologists, sonographers and cardiac technicians
- Medical officers and eligible healthcare professionals
- Nurses and allied health professionals with relevant experience