ECO Course. General Information Guide. Echocardiography & Clinical Ultrasound Online COURSE OBJECTIVES WHO WE ARE

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1 COURSE OBJECTIVES ECO Course Echocardiography & Clinical Ultrasound Online A new paradigm in echocardiography education, entirely distance-based learning The introduction of echocardiography has made a dramatic impact on patient management in the perioperative, critical care, emergency medicine, surgery, cardiology and internal medicine environments. Whilst many short courses and texts have emerged, to our knowledge, there is no comprehensive clinical ultrasound education course available worldwide that can be studied in your own time and location. Our aim is to provide an educational package for practitioners and echocardiography ultrasound technicians that will give them the detailed knowledge required to become competent at clinical ultrasound and echocardiography. Importantly, the new paradigm is that you can study and be examined in your own time and place. There is no requirement to travel or attend lectures for any part of the course. General Information Guide WHO WE ARE is a global educational company for education and business around the world making the development and delivery of elearning accessible for any organisation that wants to implement an elearning program.

2 Online Course iteachu delivers a comprehensive online course that provides knowledge of ultrasound for clinical practice. The course includes both surface ultrasound as well as transesophageal echocardiography. Per Subject USD $500 Full Course (4 subjects) USD $1,900 * Course fees are subject to an annual increase. Please contact us for group pricing. COURSE OVERVIEW ECO includes structured educational material for practitioners in anesthesiology, intensive care, cardiology, surgery, emergency medicine, and other specialties, as well as echocardiography and ultrasound technicians. The focus of these 4 subjects and 150 case studies is on transthoracic echocardiography (TTE) and surface ultrasound use. It also includes basic transesophageal echocardiography (TEE). A brief description and subject objectives are outlined in the following pages for each subject, which carry the same teaching and examination commitment. ADMISSION REQUIREMENTS 4 x Subjects 150 x Case Studies Multimedia and Interactive tutorials 1 x Examination per subject Self-assessment questions in most tutorials We encourage medically qualified applicants who possess qualifications sufficient for them to practice as a medical practitioner; these include MD, MBBS, MBChB or equivalent degrees. However this program is not restricted to medical practitioners, and many nursing, ultrasonographer technicians or paramedical staff may undertake this course and gain the same training benefit. You will need to be competent in English language to complete the courses. If your English language is not sufficient, then you will have great difficulty undertaking the course.

3 Course Structure This course is designed to be exclusively conducted via distance education, and is available to students from any country worldwide. Students are supported via and telephone. This course will provide you with a structured educational ultrasound program with self-assessments to reinforce your learning experience. S Each subject can be purchased individually. However, the subjects are designed to be completed in order. Please pay careful attention to the order of subjects when purchasing. STUDY TIME RECOMMENDATION We offer flexible learning, however recommend a time frame of a year to complete each level. Therefore to complete 2 subjects in a 6 month period, you are recommended to spend 10 study hours per week. INTERNET ACCESS Broadband internet access is a course requirement as we administer the course online and via . All examinations and self-assessments require a live internet connection. STUDY EQUIPMENT The course material is delivered via the iteachu app on Google Play for Android devices, The App store for ipad and the Windows Store for Window tablet devices. Web browsers can be used for computers. EXAMINATIONS Examination can be done whenever you are ready. Once all self assessments and case studies are submitted, sit your exam in your own time and place. EXAMINATION COMPONENTS Submission of self-assessments before the examination Submission of 50 multiple choice examination questions per subject which is conducted in an open-book style The self-assessments and examinations can be completed online. For self-assessment questions, once you have completed, the screen will refresh with the answers and explanations. CERTIFICATE UPON COMPLETION Upon successful completion of the course you will be awarded a certificate of completion from iteachu. If you purchase the subjects individually, you will receive a statement of activities.

4 ECO Subjects Principles of Ultrasound and iheartscan TM This subject offers an overview of anatomy, physics, transthoracic and transesophageal echocardiography as well as artefact generation. Principles of Ultrasound iheartscan TM Generating Ultrasound Images Basic Modes of Ultrasound & Transducer Design Operation of the Ultrasound Machine Transthoracic Echocardiography Transesophageal Echocardiography Examination Anatomy of the Heart and Coronary Arteries Anatomy of the Heart Valves Basic Haemodynamic State Assessment iheartscan TM View, Valves and Pericardium Case Studies and Reporting Artefact Generation Ultrasound Guided Procedures This subject outlines the technique of using ultrasound to guide percutaneous procedures. Procedures will include vessel access, nerve blocks, and trauma-related procedures. Students have access to all tutorials but can nominate module 1 or 2 for examination. Core Ultrasound Guided Vascular Access FAST Lung Ultrasound Diagnosis Lung Ultrasound Procedures and Case Studies Module 1 Anaesthesia Nerve Blocks Upper Limb Nerve Blocks Lower Limb Nerve Blocks Peripheral Nerves Ultrasound Guided Abdominal and Thoracic Blocks Ultrasound Guided Peripheral Nerve Blocks Catheters Module 2 ICU Diagnostic Dilemmas in Perioperative Medicine Diagnostic Dilemmas in ICU Ultrasound Assessment of Deep Venous Thrombosis Carotid Ultrasound

5 ECO Subjects Doppler Echocardiography Ventricular Function This subject introduces Doppler Echocardiography to complement basic transthoracic echocardiography imaging. How to use ProSolv - Introduction Guide Principles of Blood Flow Principles of Doppler ad Image Stabilisation Basic Doppler Measurement Technique Colour Flow Doppler Doppler Assessment of Systolic Function Using Doppler to Help Grade Valve Lesions This subject expands the knowledge of transthoracic echocardiography by learning pathophysiology and assessment of ventricular function, including in diastolic function. The Cardiac Cycle Left Ventricular Systolic Function Pathophysiology Evaluation of Left Ventricular Function Right Ventricular Systolic Function Evaluation of Right Ventricular Function Atrial Function and Pressure Estimation Diastolic Function Pathophysiology Assessment of Diastolic Function Management of Diastolic Function Basic Congenital Heart Disease HOW TO CONTACT US Call China: Call Hong Kong: Call Australia: Call USA/Canada: CONTINUED ACCESS Following completion of your course, you will become a Ultrasound Education Community member, and will have continued access to the course material. If we update the material during your course or afterwards, you will be prompted to download the new version.