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Are you a medical professional looking to build advanced cardiac imaging skills?
Whether you work in ICU, critical care, emergency medicine, or anaesthetics, this course is designed to equip you with the practical echocardiography skills needed to enhance diagnostic accuracy and patient care. You will be taught by a sonographer with over 15 years of experience in scanning patients and training other healthcare professionals.
With 11 days of hands-on sessions spread over 11 weeks, you will develop proficiency in conducting echocardiogram scans, giving you the confidence to apply these skills in your emergency or clinical practice. Our curriculum is more comprehensive than others you might encounter, ensuring you receive thorough training and practical experience in diagnosing and managing cardiac pathologies. Our approach isn’t just to feed you content; we're deeply invested in making sure you learn everything needed to confidently perform echocardiograms of various pathologies.
AUD $19,800 incl. GST
Note: A deposit of $5,000 is required upon enrolment into the Scope Institute. A payment link will be sent to you after a discussion once your registration of interest has been submitted.
For any questions about this course or program before paying your deposit, please email us at: [email protected]
Learn imaging windows and basic ultrasound physics. Understand cardiac conduction and haemodynamics. Identify valvular stenosis and regurgitation.
Assess prosthetic valves and detect endocarditis. Evaluate LV and diastolic function, cardiomyopathies, and RV function. Recognise pulmonary hypertension, embolism, pericardial effusion, and tamponade.
Examine diseases of the great arteries. Evaluate intracardiac pressures. Determine when and why to use echocardiography in critical care.
| Frequency | Duration | Location | Learning Mode |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 day per week | 3 hours per day | Clinics across Victoria | Practical (In-person) |
The commitment varies for each part of the program. For Part 1, you’re required to attend two 3-hour sessions per week. Part 2 intensifies to five days a week, and Part 3 typically starts with four days a week, potentially increasing to 5 based on your progress.
Clinical placements and IBL sessions are held at our clinics across Victoria. For more information on specific locations, please visit our website at Heartscope locations. You will be supervised throughout your placements to ensure a comprehensive learning experience.
Yes, our program is designed to assist you with this; however, there are certain restrictions. You will see that entry prerequisites typically state:
“Applicants must provide a support letter validating a training position in an ultrasound department or cardiac lab. The supervising professional should be an accredited medical sonographer registered with ASAR (Australian Sonographer Accreditation Registry) or hold equivalent registration.”
We can only provide this support letter if you progress to Part 3: Industry-Based Learning of our program. Please note that Part 3 requires the completion of Parts 1 and 2 and a successful interview selection process. We set these requirements to ensure participants are prepared and committed, upholding our high training standards so we can provide you tailored support for your career in cardiac sonography.
Yes, for Part 3, you must be enrolled in a course that’s accredited by the Australian Sonographer Accreditation Registry (ASAR). You will also need to register as a student sonographer with ASAR, which is typically required by your university course.
Absolutely! Even if you don’t proceed to Part 3, our in-depth curriculum is designed to build your scanning skills and provide you with an extensive practical skillset in echocardiography. Through Parts 1 and 2, you’ll gain comprehensive knowledge of all relevant pathologies. Our course is highly regarded by many cardiologists and organisations, and you will be able to showcase your Scope Institute certifications showing your training here, which would significantly increase your chances of receiving a support letter and advancing in your echocardiography university course.
This intensive course is specifically designed for medical doctors, offering advanced echocardiography training over 11 days (spread across 11 weeks). The program combines theoretical knowledge relating to how to perform advanced echocardiograms with practical application, rapidly enhancing your diagnostic capabilities.
Reena, our most senior cardiac sonographer and head trainer educator, conducts these sessions. With extensive experience in echocardiography and teaching other doctors and ED physicians, Reena ensures that all participants receive expert guidance and instruction.
We welcome Emergency Physicians, Anesthesiologists, Cardiologists, and other APHRA-registered medical professionals looking to enhance their critical care echocardiography skills and knowledge.
Doctors in Australia need to be registered with the Australian Health Practitioner Regulation Agency (AHPRA) to practice and participate in this program. This ensures that all participants are qualified medical professionals practicing within Australian healthcare standards.