Overview
The focus of this course is to learn the detailed anatomy of the heart and coronary arteries, as well as the heart valves. An overview of the physics, basic modes of ultrasound, and how to optimise images are taught. This course will add a breadth of understanding to the use of clinical ultrasound and echocardiography
The course is suitable to take as the first course among the Micro Courses because it includes tutorials with basic but important knowledge. This course will provide you a strong foundation if you wish to take up other courses.
This is an online course. Upon receipt of payment, the student will receive a “Getting Started” email with instructions on how to access the course materials.
Students have the flexibility to study in their own time and location. Program materials can be accessed through the eLearning app on smartphones and tablets with iOS, Android or Windows systems. Once the program materials have been downloaded on smartphones and tablets, all the interactive media content can be viewed even when offline (however internet access is required periodically to login or re-verify login credentials). Program materials can also be accessed online using a web browser.
Course Units
Tutorials
- Anatomy of the Heart and Coronary Arteries
- Anatomy of the Heart Valves
- Generating Ultrasound Images
- Basic Modes of Ultrasound
- Operation of the Ultrasound Machine
Suited to Specialty Groups
- Anaesthesia
- Intensive Care
- Emergency Department
- Cardiology
- Ultrasound
Contact Us
A: Level 6, Centre for Medical Research (entrance 5), Royal Parade, Parkville VIC 3050