Zedu’s One-DayEcho in Life Support course provides an intensive, hands-on learning experience designed to enhance practical scanning skills and build confidence in cardiac imaging. Through expert guidance and a structured approach, participants will learn to acquire and interpret focused cardiac ultrasound views to assess a shocked or arrested patient and evaluate the patient’s fluid status.

The course combines theoretical instruction with extensive supervised practice, focusing on rapid B-mode assessment, troubleshooting image acquisition, and visually quantifying findings to inform immediate management decisions. It offers a solid foundation for clinicians seeking to improve patient outcomes in the critical care setting. The 1-Day Basic Echo in Life Support Course is approved and meets the CICM Focused Cardiac Ultrasound requirements

Who Should Attend

This course is designed for healthcare professionals in emergency medicine and critical care who want to develop fundamental transthoracic echocardiography skills for use in critical situations. If you're looking to build confidence in cardiac ultrasound, this training provides the perfect foundation. Ideal for those with limited time, this one-day course offers a focused and practical introduction to echocardiography, helping you get started with essential skills. The course caters to:

• Emergency and Intensive Care Physicians and Trainees: Integrating cardiac ultrasound into emergency care and critical monitoring.
• Anesthetists and Trainees: Enhancing pre-operative assessment proficiency with ultrasound.
• Cardiologists, Cardiology Trainees: Utilizing cardiac ultrasound in routine and specialised practice.
• General Physicians and Respiratory Physicians: Assessing cardiac function
• Sonographers: Transitioning to roles such as Sonographer Educators in the Emergency Department (SEEDs).

Whether you are beginning your ultrasound journey or looking to refine your expertise, this course is tailored to help you achieve your professional goals while improving patient outcomes Course Overview Our one-day Echo in Life Support course provides a practical, hands-on approach to transthoracic echocardiography, equipping you with essential skills for real-world arrest scenarios. Bridging the gap between theory and practice, this course ensures you can confidently apply echocardiographic techniques in critical situations. The program includes:

• Core transthoracic echocardiographic views: parasternal, apical, subcostal, and IVC imaging
• Identification of pericardial effusion, tamponade, and pulseless electrical activity
• Fluid volume status assessment
• Expert-guided scanning sessions with live models, reinforcing skills in a structured, progressive manner

 

Objectives

On completion of this one-day clinically focused ultrasound program, emergency physicians will:

• Use ultrasound system controls to optimise imaging for accurate diagnosis
• Develop proficiency in probe manipulation to efficiently acquire diagnostic images
• Describe the limitations and clinical integration of the basic echo in life support examination
• Use a systematic approach to conduct cardiac ultrasound assessment of a shocked or arrested patient
• Use ultrasound to assess the patient’s fluid status

Why Cardiac Ultrasound Matters

Rapid cardiac ultrasound is essential for emergency, intensive care doctors, and anesthetists because it allows for immediate, non-invasive assessment of heart function and structure in critically ill patients. In urgent situations, it provides quick diagnosis of conditions like cardiac tamponade, severe heart failure, or acute myocardial infarction, enabling timely interventions. This tool is invaluable at the bedside, eliminating the need for patient transport to cardiology, which is particularly important for unstable patients. It helps guide treatment decisions, such as fluid management or the need for inotropes and surgical interventions. Additionally, it offers real-time monitoring of cardiac performance, crucial during anesthesia or intensive care. By assessing volume status, clinicians can manage fluid overload or depletion. Rapid cardiac ultrasound enhances decision-making, reduces complications, and improves patient outcomes by quickly identifying life-threatening issues and guiding precise interventions.

Key Benefits for Attendees

• Hands-on training in transthoracic echocardiography
• Improved competency in basic echocardiography and cardiac ultrasound
• Practical techniques that can be immediately applied in emergency medicine
• Expert guidance from experienced educators
• Confidence in performing ultrasound assessments in critical situations

By the end of this course, you will have refined your echocardiography skills, strengthened your knowledge of basic echo, and gained valuable practice in applying ultrasound techniques in life support scenarios.

Features

• Modules (total) 3
• Skill level Novice
• Duration (days) 1
• Lectures (hours) 2
• Scan time (hours) 4.25
• Clinician Yes

Why Choose Zedu Ultrasound Training Solutions for Focused Cardiac Ultrasound training?

Clinically Focused Curriculum Zedu’s three-day Focused Cardiac Ultrasound course is specifically designed to meet the unique needs of critical care physicians. The curriculum blends essential theoretical principles with practical applications, focusing on techniques and approaches most relevant to your clinical practice. With an emphasis on developing proficiency in cardiac sonography, the course ensures you gain skills that translate directly to improved patient outcomes.

Hands-On Training with Real-Life Patient Models

At Zedu, we believe that hands-on experience is key to learning. This course offers extensive practice on real-life patient models of varying body types, ensuring exposure to the anatomical diversity encountered in clinical settings. This practical experience builds your confidence in recognizing anatomical landmarks, adapting to variations, and refining your technique, preparing you to manage the complexities of real-world patient care.

Experienced Instructors Committed to Your Success

Learn from highly experienced instructors who are passionate about teaching and dedicated to helping you achieve your professional goals. Our educators bring years of clinical expertise in ultrasound and a deep understanding of adult learning principles. Their supportive approach ensures you receive personalized guidance, constructive feedback, and the encouragement needed to master your skills.

Deliberate Practice for Mastery

Mastery in transthoracic echocardiography requires focused and intentional practice, and this course is structured to provide just that. Through repetition, targeted exercises, and immediate feedback, you will refine your technique, enhance your hand-eye coordination, and develop the muscle memory essential for precision. By engaging in deliberate practice, you’ll leave the course with the confidence to perform cardiac ultrasound at the point of care efficiently and safely.

Frequently Asked Questions

Do any of your courses meet the requirements for CICM trainees?

Yes. Our 1-day Basic Echo in Life Support course and 3-day Focused Cardiac Ultrasound course are both approved for and meet the CICM Focused Cardiac Ultrasound course requirements.

Do you scan real people?

Yes we do. We scan real people of all shapes, sizes and ages to develop your practical point of care scanning skills.

What ultrasound systems do you have?

We have a range of point-of-care ultrasound systems commonly used in the critical care setting. We aim to have something similar to what you use daily in your clinical practice. We also have a range of handheld systems to test your point-of-care ultrasound skills. Our aim is that you are comfortable navigating any ultrasound machine you are presented with.

How much hands-on probe time do I get?

Ultrasound is a practical skill, and as such, it is really important to get as much hands-on scanning time as possible. Zedu's educational activities are designed for small groups that do not exceed four participants per tutor and machine. All of our courses run with at least two-thirds of the time spent hands-on scanning. We ensure that every participant gets an even amount of hands-on scanning time to develop their critical care ultrasound skills.

CME recognition 

8.5 CPD hours	Recognised for CPD
CPD Short Format Learning	Focused Echocardiography in Life Support
CPD Categories 2B & 3B