About the Basic FATE Workshop

Focus Assessed Transthoracic Echocardiography (FATE) is an internationally recognised point-of-care cardiac ultrasound workshop designed to equip physicians with the core skills required to assess cardiac function in critically ill patients.

This course provides a structured approach to focused cardiac ultrasound, allowing clinicians to rapidly assess cardiac performance, fluid status, and other life-threatening conditions at the bedside.

🩺 Who Should Attend?

This workshop is ideal for medical professionals across a wide range of specialities, including:

  • Anaesthesiologists

  • Intensivists

  • Emergency Physicians

  • Internal Medicine Physicians

  • Surgeons

  • Interns and Medical Officers

Any clinician who regularly encounters haemodynamically unstable patients will benefit from the FATE framework.

📚 E-Learning Requirement

Participants must complete the interactive e-learning component provided by USabcd.org before attending the hands-on training.

The online modules cover:

  • Ultrasound basics and physics

  • Equipment handling and probe skills

  • Standard imaging views and M-mode

  • Cardiac function and pathology

⏱ Estimated Time Commitment: 6–8 hours
This preparation ensures optimal benefit from the face-to-face practical session.

🔬 Workshop Format

The hands-on workshop is conducted in small groups (4–5 participants per station) using live models and supervised by experienced instructors.

Topics include:

  • Acquisition of basic cardiac views (including IVC)

  • Use of M-Mode for function assessment

  • Evaluation of right and left ventricular performance

  • Pleural scanning techniques

  • Clinical scenario-based scanning

🎓 Certification

A digital certificate of attendance will be issued to participants who complete both the e-learning and hands-on components.