Advanced FATE Workshop

The Advanced Focus Assessed Transthoracic Echocardiography (FATE) workshop is designed for clinicians who have already completed a Basic FATE course and wish to further develop their echocardiographic skills to include comprehensive imaging and Doppler-based assessment.

This workshop enables non-cardiologists to perform in-depth cardiopulmonary evaluations and contribute to the optimisation of emergent cardiac and respiratory conditions at the bedside.

🩺 Who Should Attend?

The course is suitable for experienced medical practitioners who already have foundational ultrasound training, including:

  • Anaesthesiologists

  • Intensivists

  • Emergency Physicians

  • Internal Medicine Physicians

  • Surgeons

Pre-course requirement:
Completion of a Basic FATE course (or equivalent basic cardiac ultrasound course) is mandatory for attendance.

📚 E-Learning Requirement

Before attending the hands-on session, participants must complete the Advanced FATE e-learning module via USabcd.org. This 8-hour online component covers:

  • Extended 2D imaging views

  • Basic and advanced Doppler principles

  • Pressure estimation techniques

  • Cardiac output calculations

  • Diastolic function evaluation

📝 Note: E-learning must be completed prior to the workshop to ensure meaningful hands-on practice.

🔬 Workshop Format

In small groups of 4–5 participants, clinicians will engage in supervised scanning on live models, applying advanced techniques in a focused, practical setting.

Covered content includes:

  • Review of Basic FATE skills and scanning windows

  • Extended 2D cardiac views

  • Introduction to Doppler physics and acquisition

  • Application of Continuous and Pulsed Wave Doppler to:

    • Estimate pressures (e.g., RVSP)

    • Measure cardiac output

    • Assess diastolic function

  • Clinical scenario training using advanced echocardiographic interpretation

🎓 Assessment & Certification

  • Participants will undergo a practical assessment during the workshop to demonstrate competence in image acquisition and measurement.

  • Digital certificate of attendance and CPD points will be awarded upon successful completion.