About the Workshop
“This is a fantastic course! Thanks Ruth. Ruth is so enthusiastic to teach and she has opened up the world of echo to me!”, Dr Laila Khan, Cardiology Advanced Trainee, The Prince Charles Hospital, Brisbane, Australia.
“The 12-week challenge has been a great way to consolidate my knowledge of cardiac pathology. Ruth is such an engaging presenter. She is so knowledgeable and is really versatile in the way she can explain things so that everyone can understand. Thanks so much, it’s been super helpful. I feel much more prepared and confident about the exam”, Shae McCabe, Cardiac Physiologist, GenesisCare, Wesley Hospital, Brisbane, Australia.
This workshop is designed to assist Echocardiographers & Medical Professionals further their skills to accurately identify and assess cardiac pathology – this is an ideal program to complement any in-house training program.
Great for trainees after the first few months of training (3-6months) OR as a great refresher for the more experienced Echocardiographer in a training and supervising role.
The workshop comprises of 12, one hour lectures presented by Ruth Ramm focusing on 12 different cardiac pathologies. One topic a week, or faster if you like!
Do you need to consolidate your Cardiac Pathology knowledge?
Are you required to teach or supervise Junior Echocardiographers?
Each week a new topic, questions and a lecture will give you a practical insight into the world of cardiac pathology. All tutorials are pre-recorded and accessible 24/7 for 12 months. If you want to cover topics a little faster, that’s no problem at all.
Are you currently studying? Or have you finished your formal echo qualification (DMU, QUT, DDU, CQU) and would like to consolidate your knowledge? Would you like to review cardiac pathology and test your understanding? Then this workshop is for you!
A certificate will be awarded for 12 ASUM CPD points at the completion of this online program.
Topics Included
Week 1 Aortic stenosis
Week 2 Aortic regurgitation & Mitral regurgitation
Week 3 LV systolic function
Week 4 LV diastolic function
Week 5 Cardiomyopathies
Week 6 Rheumatic Heart Disease & Mitral stenosis
Week 7 Prosthetic heart valves
Week 8 Pericardial diseases
Week 9 ASD, VSD and PDA
Week 10 Transposition & TOF
Week 11 Systemic & Pulmonary Hypertension
Week 12 Case study QUIZ & certificates awarded
All tutorials are pre-recorded. Questions, Notes, Resources & the Lecture are provided. This course is ideal for those wanting to revise or teach cardiac pathology. Make learning ECHO part of your day with Ruth Ramm.