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Critical Care Ultrasound: Advanced Echocardiography

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Expand your fundamental echocardiographic skills and knowledge in this new half-day hands-on course. The course is a guided classroom experience in which participants perform valvular and hemodynamic measurements, with an emphasis on correct measurement technique.

The course includes:
  • 5.5 hours of online ultrasound presentations with high-quality advanced sonographic images by subject matter experts
  • 4 hours of hands-on skills training using live models and ultrasound equipment
  • Comprehensive Critical Care Ultrasound ebook
  • ICU quick reference guide
  • Up to 9.5 hours of accredited continuing education (ACE) credits and maintenance of certification (MOC) points
The interactive training consists of transthoracic echocardiography (TTE) pointers guided by expert cardiac sonographers, introduction to TTE probe manipulation using a simulator, and review of challenging clinical cases.
 
Participants will:
  • Practice transthoracic echocardiographic (TTE) imaging techniques
  • Practice basic TTE probe manipulation and TTE windows and views
  • Perform hemodynamic and valvular measurements using echocardiography software
This course is not intended for beginner point-of-care ultrasound practitioners.

This course is offered as a Critical Care Congress precourse. Stay after the course to further your critical care education. Learn more.
 
 

Registration

Choose your preferred date below and sign up online, register by phone, or download and mail the form.
In-Person

Critical Care Ultrasound: Advanced Echocardiography

Saturday, February 22, 2025

7:00 a.m. – 12:00 p.m. Eastern Time
Orange County Convention Center
9800 International Drive
Orlando, Florida, USA

In-Person

Critical Care Ultrasound: Advanced Echocardiography

Saturday, February 22, 2025

12:30 p.m. – 5:30 p.m. Eastern Time
Orange County Convention Center
9800 International Drive
Orlando, Florida, USA

You must be registered for or have taken the Critical Care Echocardiography Review Course to register for this course.
SCCM Members
Rate
By February 22, 2025
Select Member - Physician $825
Select Member - Healthcare Professional ​$680
Professional Member - Physician $875
Professional Member - Healthcare Professional and Trainee* $720
Associate Member - Physician $980
Associate Member - Healthcare Professional $805

* Trainees must be members of SCCM's Sponsored Trainee Program.

Nonmember
Rate
By February 22, 2025
Physician ​$1,030
Healthcare Professional ​$850

Payment Information

  • American Express, Discover, MasterCard, and Visa credit cards are accepted.

  • Check or international money order, payable to SCCM, may be used to register via mail only.

  • Fees must be paid in U.S. funds and checks must be drawn on a U.S. bank.

  • For information on paying via wire transfer, please contact SCCM Customer Service at +1 847 827-6888.

  • Inquiries can be emailed to support@sccm.org.

Cancellation Policy 

Registrants may be eligible for refunds of activities at SCCM’s discretion. If you have not accessed the activity’s materials, have not completed a significant portion of the activity, and/or the content does not meet your needs, you may be eligible for a refund. A registrant’s cancellation of an in-person activity may incur a fee, at SCCM’s discretion. To reschedule an in-person activity, please contact SCCM Customer Service at least 30 days before the activity. If SCCM cannot hold an activity as intended, SCCM shall not be liable for any costs, expenses, or fees related to cancellation of travel and attendance associated with the event.


Agenda

Subject to change.
February 20, 2025
5:30 p.m. – 7:00 p.m. Reception and Badge Pick-Up
February 22, 2025
Morning Course Option
7:00 a.m. – 7:30 a.m. Welcome
7:30 a.m. – 9:30 a.m. Skill Stations
  • Transesophageal Echocardiography (TEE)
  • Interactive Learning Lab
9:30 a.m. – 9:45 a.m. Break
9:45 a.m. – 11:45 a.m. Skill Stations
  • TEE
  • Interactive Learning Lab
11:45 a.m. – 12:00 p.m. Concluding Remarks
Afternoon Course Option
12:30 p.m. – 1:00 p.m. Welcome
1:00 p.m. – 3:00 p.m. Skill Stations
  • TEE
  • Interactive Learning Lab
3:00 p.m. – 3:15 p.m. Break
3:15 p.m. – 5:15 p.m. Skill Stations
  • TEE
  • Interactive Learning Lab
5:15 p.m. – 5:30 p.m. Concluding Remarks

Subject Matter Experts

Subject to change.
Courtney Bennett, DO, FACC, FASE
Cochair
Courtney Bennett, DO, FACC, FASE

Medical Director, Cardiac Intensive Care Unit
Lee Valley Health Network
Allentown, Pennsylvania, USA

Michael J. Lanspa, MD, MS, FCCM
Cochair
Michael J. Lanspa, MD, MS, FCCM
Director, Critical Care Echocardiography Service
Intermountain Healthcare
Salt Lake City, Utah, USA

Included With This Course

Critical Care Ultrasound: Advanced Echocardiography Online

Critical Care Ultrasound: Advanced Echocardiography Online

Access 5 hours of online ultrasound presentations by subject matter experts. Topics covered include advanced hemodynamic measurements, advanced evaluation of left and right ventricular systolic function, diastology, neuro-ultrasound assessment, focused echocardiography evaluation in life support algorithm, vascular assessment, TEE, and pitfalls and limitations of echocardiography.

Comprehensive Critical Care Ultrasound, Second Edition

Comprehensive Critical Care Ultrasound, Second Edition

Focused ultrasound examinations are being used more frequently in the critical care setting because of their rapid, precise detection capabilities. Comprehensive Critical Care Ultrasound, Second Edition, is a companion guide for new and experienced clinicians seeking to improve ultrasound understanding and skills in the ICU.

Comprehensive Critical Care Ultrasound, Second Edition, is available for separate purchase as well.

Adult ICU Quick Reference Guide

Adult ICU Quick Reference Guide

The Quick Reference Guide includes valuable resources that highlight some of the most useful bedside tools and algorithms available from SCCM, from Fundamentals training to ultrasound and the Surviving Sepsis Campaign.


Hotel and Travel

Take advantage of discounted hotel rates. SCCM has secured blocks at various hotels for Congress and its precourses, including Critical Care Ultrasound. All reservations are subject to availability. The deadline for booking at discounted SCCM rates is Monday, January 27, 2025.


Benefits of the SCCM Room Block
  • Exclusive and deeply discounted room rates
  • Access to perks and a guest experience tailored to Congress attendees
  • Hotel staff recognition of your affiliation with SCCM so they can better address your needs
  • Assurance that your hotel is vetted and within walking distance of the convention center
  • Access to government rates for eligible guests

If you need to modify your existing reservation, please contact the hotel directly.

Air Travel

SCCM has arranged for discounted airfare with United Airlines and Delta Airlines for travel to Orlando, Florida.

United Airlines
Discount Booking Code: ZQ2N633028
Book Online
By phone: +1 800 426-1122

Delta Airlines
Meeting Ticket Designator/Meeting Code: NM445
Group Ticket Designator: NG4TP
Eligible Airports: Orlando, Daytona Beach, Ft. Myers
Book Online
By phone: +1 800 328-1111

Car Rental

SCCM has negotiated special car rental rates for Ultrasound attendees.

Enterprise
Website: enterprise.com
Discount code: XZP1SCC

National
Website: nationalcar.com
Discount code: XZP1SCC

 

Continuing Education

Up to 9.5 ACE credits and MOC points are available.


Sponsorship Opportunities

​The Advanced Critical Care Ultrasound: Echocardiography Learning Lab provides opportunities for sponsors to bring their marketing message and information about their products and services directly to key members of the intensive care/critical care unit team. 

Sponsor
  • 6' tabletop*
  • Preregistration list**
  • Color logo on commercial sponsor signage at the course
  • Acknowledged in announcements
  • Company name mentioned along with URL link in attendee emails
  • Sponsorship acknowledgement at lunch and breaks

*Electricity provided upon request for device companies only.
**Information is for postal mailing or for viewing purposes only.

This sponsorship includes the Critical Care Echocardiography Review Course.

Investment: $3,500

Advertising

Premium banner or text ads in marketing emails.

Emails to garner attendees: Estimated reach 40,000
Emails to attendees: Estimated reach 125+

Investment: $2,750

Contact SCCM Industry Relations Team if you have any questions.

Information is subject to change at any time.

Sponsorship Opportunities

The critical care ultrasound courses provide opportunities for sponsors to bring their marketing message and information about their products and services directly to key members of the intensive care/critical care unit team.
 
Multiple opportunities are available to target your company’s goals and meet your budget when you become a sponsor.
 
 
Find Other Sponsorship and Advertising Opportunities

For more information, schedule a time to connect with Desiree Ng or contact her by email or phone at +1 847 827-7188.