Adult Echocardiography Registry Review - Online Course

Adult Echocardiography Registry Review - Online Course is organized by Gulfcoast Ultrasound Institute (GCUS) Inc.

Date of Original Release: 6/8/2023
This edition valid for credit through: 6/8/2026

Course Description:
Adult Echocardiography Registry Review Online Course provides a comprehensive review for successful certification exam completion. The adult cardiac ultrasound registry review is taught by a leading expert in the adult echocardiography profession and includes interactive lectures, case studies, and mock registry exams. This program is an effective review for individuals taking the ARDMS and/or the CCI adult echocardiography examinations.

Course Topics:

• Applying the Physics of Ultrasound
• Preparing for the Echocardiographic Procedure
• Performing Echocardiographic Imaging
• Valvular Heart Disease
• Ischemic Heart Disease
• Cardiomyopathies
• Pericardial Disease
• Cardiac Tumors
• Aortic Dissection
• Systemic and Pulmonary Hypertensive Heart Disease
• Congenital Heart Defects
• Interactive Practice Exams

Course Objectives:

• Increase the participant's knowledge to better perform and/or interpret cardiac ultrasound examinations.
• Apply knowledge of the cardiac anatomy and corresponding cardiac physiology of the systemic & pulmonary circulation to perform routine scan protocols for adult echocardiography.
• Differentiate normal and abnormal imaging characteristics of the adult cardiac ultrasound examination.
• Cite commonly seen valvular pathology based upon their characteristic appearance and Doppler signature and/or quantitative diagnostic criteria.
• Recognize cardiac pathology commonly diagnosed by echocardiography such as pericardial disease, Cardiomyopathies, CAD (ischemic disease), pulmonary hypertension, and congenital heart disease.
• Apply quality assurance and the relationship of specificity, sensitivity, and overall accuracy of cardiac ultrasound examination test validation.
• Define areas of weakness that require additional self-study to successfully pass your cardiac technology ultrasound board examination. (RDCS or RCS)

10.5 AMA PRA Category 1 Credit™