Suitable for: Anaesthesia trainees and consultants, and Critical Care SRMOs. The course is designed for those with no prior echocardiogram experience or not confident to use echocardiogram in their clinical practice
Prerequisites: NIL
Location: HNE Simulation Centre, John Hunter Hospital Campus.
Aim
To teach a systematic approach towards focused echocardiography for anaesthetists to use when assessing a critically unstable patient.
Content
This is a full day hands on course that will help you develop skills in focused echocardiography. The course uses a combination of pre-course learning including lecture videos, course handbook, cognitive aids and course day comprising lecturettes and hands on experience with both volunteers and a simulator with TTE pathology. The content is based on the British Echo Society ‘Level 1’ Curriculum.
For more information, please contact the HNE Simulation Centre.
For more information, please contact the HNE Simulation Centre via phone (02) 4921 4268 or email hnelhd-sc@health.nsw.gov.au