SCA-On-CUE subject 3 introduces Doppler Echocardiography to complement basic transthoracic echocardiography imaging
and follows on from the learning in subject 1, and assumes the knowledge acquired so far. The focus is on quantification and measurement in echocardiography, particularly with the use of Doppler. More advanced applications of Doppler are covered in later subjects in the level 2 course. One of the advanced learning applications of this course is the ability to practice doing measurements on the images. We supply Synapse Cardiovascular viewing software, kindly supplied by Fujifilm. This program allows you to view the DICOM images in the same quality as the echocardiography machine, and to perform measurements on the images. The first tutorial of subject 3 will show you how to use the software to perform measurements.
You will then work through several building block tutorials on the basics of blood flow, principles of Doppler, basic measurement techniques, and understanding colour flow Doppler. You will then learn how to use Doppler to assess systolic function, and help grade valve lesions. This is reinforced with 13 TTE and 15 TEE case studies to practice on. In each of the case studies, you’re presented with a scenario and the images. You then interpret the images including doing measurements and complete a report. You compare your report against the experts report, and then review a summary of key findings. Click here for Course Brochure
The course instruction builds upon previous knowledge so it is best to complete the subjects in order. For the SCA-On-CUE certification, all subjects 1- 4 need to be completed and satisfactorily passed.
This is an online course. Upon receipt of payment, the student will receive a “Getting Started” email with instructions on how to access the course materials.
Students have the flexibility to study in their own time and location. Program materials can be accessed through the iTeachU app on smartphones and tablets with iOS, Android or Windows systems. Once the program materials have been downloaded on smartphones and tablets, all the interactive media content can be viewed even when offline (however internet access is required periodically to login or re-verify login credentials). Program materials can also be accessed online using a web browser.
Tutorials
- How to use ProSolv Introduction Guide
- Principles of Blood Flow
- Principles of Doppler, and Image Stabilisation
- Basic Doppler Measurement Techniques
- Color Flow Doppler
- Doppler Assessment of Systolic Function
- Using Doppler to help Grade Valve Lesions
Course Requirements
The SCA encourages medically qualified applicants who possess qualifications sufficient to practice as a medical practitioner; these include MD, MBBS, MBChB or equivalent degrees. Learners will need to be competent in English to complete the courses.
Assessment Components: The self-assessments and examinations are completed via an online web-based system. For self-assessment questions, once completed, the screen will refresh with the answers and explanations.
Once all self-assessments and case studies are submitted examinations can be done whenever you are ready. Examinations are 50 multiple choice questions per subject which are conducted online.
Certificate Upon Completion: Upon meeting the assessment components for each course level a completion certificate will be issued from SCA and iTeachU. For individual subjects, a statement of activities will be issued. If four individual subjects are completed from one level a certificate of completed will be issued.
Please contact support@iteachu.com for group purchase discounts.