Training
TOE centres and courses
Dr Tessa Oelofse
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Harjot Singh
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2D Hands-On Practical TOE course 3D Hands-On-Practical Study Day |
Dr Martin Platt
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Five day non-residential courses provide an introduction to the use of transoesophageal echocardiography in both theatre and ITU settings by a multidisciplinary faculty. These are predominantly practical hands on in-theatre courses for a maximum of 4 candidates that concentrate on basic image acquisition and interpretation. Previous echocardiography experience is not essential. Courses are approved for 10 external CEPD points. Course director: Dr Martin Platt. |
Kamen Valchanov
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Terri Haynes
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We run five hands-on training courses each year with a maximum of two candidates per course. Three types of course are offered. All courses last three days and generally run from Monday to Wednesday. 1. 'Basic' hands-on training course for cardiac anaesthetists 2. 'Basic' hands-on training course for intensivists 3. 'Intermediate Refresher' course for consultant cardiac anaesthetists with previous TOE training Consultants interested in joining the 'intermediate refresher' course should email kamen.valchanov@papworth.nhs.uk to discuss their individual training requirements. |
Ms Christine Weare, Secretary
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This is a practical, five day, perioperative TOE course held twice a year in May and October. Delegates can expect extensive, hands-on, use of TOE in cardiac theatres, critical care areas, cardiology catheter lab and cardiology outpatient clinics. The course includes lectures, tutorials, a wet-lab with porcine heart dissection and the use of a TOE simulator. Participants are limited to 5 with a mixture of Anaesthetists, Intensivists, Cardiologists and Cardiac Surgeons. Course organisers Dr S Karthikeyan, Consultant Cardiothoracic Anaesthetist
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Marilyn Etheridge
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Typical TOE courses include all aspects of practical training for the beginner to get started and make intra-operative interpretation. For more advanced practitioners there is training in 3D TOE. The case-mix will include intensive care patients. A wet-lab will be used to refresh anatomical knowledge. The course includes a social programme and encourages interactive teaching. Training is recognised by ACTA and BSE and forms part of the TOE accreditation process. It is credited for 20 CME points. Course Director: Sean Bennett For a booking form or any further information about travel and accommodation please contact Marilyn Etheridge. |
David Duthie
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Five day 'hands on' course with lectures and demonstrations
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Vivien Fitzgerald
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Justiaan Swanevelder
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This is a hands-on, six day, perioperative TOE course held four times per year. Places are limited to six. The course includes all aspects of practical training for the beginner to get started and interpret intra-operative information. Previous echocardiography experience is not essential but the course can also be adapted for more experienced practitioners e.g. additional training in 3D TOE. The course is suitable for Anaesthetists, Surgeons, Cardiologists, Intensivists and Cardiology technicians. Delegates can expect hands-on use of TOE in cardiac operating theatres, adult critical care unit, and the adult and congenital cardiology catheter laboratory. The course includes lectures, tutorials and a porcine heart wet-lab dissection. The course encourages interactive teaching and includes a course dinner. Training is recognised by ACTA and BSE and forms part of the TOE accreditation process. Course Director: Justiaan Swanevelder |
Dr Gavin Wright
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Claire Rathwell
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Dr Stuart Anderson
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Four day basic perioperative TOE Course. A combination of hands on instruction in theatres & ICU and Lectures / tutorials. Course runs 4 times per year with 2 participants per course. Previous echocardiography experience not essential. Course approved for CEPD purposes. |
Dr Nick Fletcher
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Half day Simulator Session Half day TOE simulator session for anaesthetists, intensivists, cardiac surgeons and cardiologists Intensivists Practical Course A new TOE for intensivists by intensivists practical course. This is a 3 day course with wetlab, TOE simulator, lectures, case discussions and hands on demonstrations. Perioperative Course A 5 day intensive perioperative course featuring a wetlab, the Heartworks TOE simulator and a focus on mitral valve repair and also with a special contribution on ultrasound physics by Mr Graham Leech a physicist and past president of BSE |
Carrie Victor-Smith
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Thursday 29th and Friday 30th March 2012 This course comprises two days encompassing the theoretical background and practical applications of transoesophageal echocardiography. Lectures covering all the major topics related to the subject are given by leading experts. Abstract notes will be provided. There will be opportunity for case study discussions, and plenty of examples will be demonstrated. |
Julie Ndoci
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An introductory five day course with an emphasis on teaching the practical skills of image acquisition. Hands-on instruction in theatres and ITU is reinforced by tutorials and audiovisual teaching material. Courses run ten times a year and participants are limited to 2 per course. |
Dr Niall O'Keeffe
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This is an intensive 4.5 day course which is aimed at developing skills in TOE image acquisition and interpretation. It is primarily a “hands-on” course and participation is limited to two candidates per course to maximise the “hands-on experience. The course content can be adapted to the needs of the candidates.
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Donna Greenhalgh
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Wythensahwe Hospital, Manchester's North West hand's-on TOE course is a three, half day non-residential course. It is a mixture of hands on and lectures with both anaesthetic and cardiology input. No previous experience is required and can be tailored to suit the knowledge base of the delegates as there is a maximum of four per course. 3D teaching is also available for the more experienced. Suitable for Anaesthetists, Cardiologists, Intensivists & Surgeons. Please apply by email to Donna Greenhalgh. |
Eileen McLaggan
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This is a two-day course aimed at cardiac physiologists, cardiologists, physicians, cardiac anaesthetists, intensivists and cardiothoracic surgeons. The course is packed with lectures on echo pathology and case reviews. The course includes lectures on Mitral and Aortic valve disease, Prosthetic valve dysfunction, endocarditis, ASD/PFO, GUCH, TAVI/Mitral-clip and case-based review sessions. Emphasis will be placed on the practical aspects of performing a TOE including a dedicated lecture on getting the views and several hands-on sessions with the Heartworks TOE simulators. There are also sessions with training on 3D workstations. The course provides vital revision for anyone intending to sit the accreditation exam at the BSE/EACTA meetings. |
Dr Mahesh Prabhu
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Diane Robson
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A five day course which is catered for cardiac anaesthetists, cardiac surgeons, cardiologists and Intensivists. It is suitable for those pursuing ACTA/BSE or EACTA accreditation.
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Dr Rahul Basu
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Dr G Muthuswamy
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The Nottingham TOE Refresher Course is the exam preparatory course towards the TOE accreditation exam conducted by the British Society of Echocardiography. It is a two days course encompassing two mock exams with MCQ and Video loops to cover the syllabus for the exam and a series of lectures covering the major topics with numerous example studies with an emphasis on the exam. This has been a successful course with good feedback in the past. The course has been approved in the past by the Royal College of Anaesthetists and was awarded 10 CPD credits last year. Course dates: Course fees: Coure organisers: |