Short course

Basic TTE

Overview

The Basic TTE course is a great introduction to Echocardiography and has been designed to provide a good understanding in Basic Transthoracic Echocardiography.

The Basic TTE course focuses on how to perform and interpret a transthoracic echocardiography study using 2-D and colour flow Doppler.

Additional learning includes basic hemodynamic state assessment, ventricular function and valve pathology, which have been categorized into those that are likely to cause hemodynamic compromise or those that may not.

By the end of this course, the participant will be exposed to a wide variety of cardiac pathology.

Course Units

  • Introduction to Basic TTE
  • Introduction to Case Study Reporting
  • Transthoracic Echocardiography Examination
  • Basic Haemodynamic Assessment
  • Views, Valves, Pericardium for Transthoracic Echo
  • Generating Ultrasound Images
  • Basic Modes of Ultrasound

Assessments

  • 50 Basic TTE Case Studies
  • 30 optional online logbooks are available to record clinical activity cases performed on patients

Delivery Mode

This course is delivered online and students can study in their own time and location. Course materials can be accessed using a web browser. Course material takes approximately 20 hours to complete.

Contact Us

Ultrasound Education Group

A: Level 6, Centre for Medical Research (entrance 5), Royal Parade, Parkville VIC 3050

P: (03) 8344 5673 | E: echo-info@unimelb.edu.au

Course Information

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Course Fee: AUD $400 (incl. GST)

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Online