Saturday 27, September 2025
James’s Hospital, Dublin, Ireland
Endorsed by the British Society of Echocardiography (BSE) and the Intensive Care Society (ICS).
Approved for 7 CPD Points by the College of Anaesthesiologists of Ireland.
Doctors, nurses, and allied health professionals interested in focused cardiac ultrasound.
Clinicians preparing for the BSE Level 1 accreditation or ICS FUSIC Heart accreditation.
ICU, ED, anaesthesia, and acute care staff looking to develop practical echocardiography skills.
The BSE Level 1 Foundations of Echocardiography (FoE-1) Course is a one-day hybrid programme designed for healthcare professionals seeking to develop focused echocardiography skills.
It specifically supports candidates preparing for the BSE Level 1 accreditation (BSE Level 1) or ICS FUSIC Heart pathways.
Pre-course recorded lectures provide the theoretical framework.
The full in-person day is dedicated to hands-on scanning and clinical image interpretation with expert faculty.
No prior scanning experience is required; the course is suitable for both beginners and intermediate candidates.
Intensive hands-on scanning on live models in small groups.
Structured pre-course video lectures and self-assessment quizzes.
Focus on BSE Level 1 minimum dataset acquisition and exam preparation.
High faculty-to-learner ratio for personalised supervision and feedback.
Real clinical case interpretation sessions.
Access to pre-course video lectures and quizzes.
Full-day in-person practical training and case discussions.
Lunch and refreshments.
Certificate of Attendance (PDF).
Access to structured recorded lectures and quizzes.
Pre-course work ensures maximum hands-on scanning time during the in-person day.
Hands-On Scanning: Practice standard TTE views — parasternal, apical, subcostal windows.
Image Interpretation: Work in pairs on real ICU and ED clinical cases.
Digital Certificate of Attendance issued.
Participants invited to provide feedback for future course development.
Participants are divided into Red and Blue groups rotating through scanning and interpretation sessions.
[08:30]
Registration
[09:00]
Welcome & Introduction: Session #1
[09:20]
Red Group
Scanning (2D and M-Mode)
Blue Group
Image Interpretation (Ventricular Function)
[10:20]
Refreshment break
[10:30]
Red Group
Image Interpretation (Ventricular Function)
Blue Group
Refreshment break
[10:40]
Red Group
-
Blue Group
Scanning (2D and M-Mode)
[11:40]
Introduction: Session #2
[11:50]
Red Group
Scanning (Colour and Valves)
Blue Group
Image Interpretation (Ventricular Function)
[12:50]
Lunch break
[13:40]
Red Group
Image Interpretation (Valvulopathies)
Blue Group
Scanning (Colour and Valves)
[14:40]
Introduction: Session #3
[14:50]
Red Group
Scanning (Full Study)
Blue Group
Image Interpretation (Miscellaneous Cases)
[15:40]
Red Group
Refreshment break
Blue Group
-
[15:50]
Red Group
Image Interpretation (Miscellaneous Cases)
Blue Group
Refreshment break
[16:00]
Red Group
-
Blue Group
Scanning (Full Study)
[16:50]
The Accreditation Process
[17:00]
Close
Sessions are run in small groups under faculty supervision to maximise hands-on learning and personalised feedback.
By the end of the course, participants will be able to:
Get standard echocardiography views and enhance image quality.
Perform basic echocardiographic measurements (e.g., LVIDd, TAPSE).
Use Colour Doppler imaging appropriately.
Recognise critical pathologies (valvular disease, ventricular dysfunction, pericardial effusions).
Interpret basic echocardiographic findings in clinical context (ICU, ED, acute care).
Understand the BSE Level 1 accreditation process and practical requirements.
Participants who complete all course modules will receive an Echo Academy Certificate of Completion.
This recognises commitment to developing basic critical care echocardiography skills.
This certificate does not constitute formal clinical accreditation. Formal BSE Level 1, FUSIC Heart, or other pathways require supervised clinical practice and logbook completion.
Consultant Intensivist & Anaesthesiologist
Consultant Intensivist & Anaesthesiologist
Consultant Intensivist & Anaesthesiologist
For any questions, registration details, or additional information, write us:
We look forward to welcoming you to the Echo Academy community and helping you build a solid foundation in critical care echocardiography!
Dublin, Ireland
learn@echo-academy.com