Basic Neonatal Echo Cardiography Ultrasound Course
The Basic Echocardiography Ultrasound Course provides a structured introduction to neonatal/paediatric echocardiography, combining foundational principles, hands-on image acquisition, congenital heart disease screening, and practical bedside applications. Designed for clinicians caring for newborn infants, the course emphasizes a systematic approach to cardiac assessment, helping participants develop confidence in image acquisition, interpretation, and clinical decision-making.
- Master the fundamentals of neonatal echocardiography.
- Learn standard echocardiographic views and image acquisition techniques.
- Understand segmental cardiac assessment and sequential scanning.
- Screen for common congenital heart defects, PDA, and PPHN.
- Participate in hands-on scanning workshops with expert faculty.
- Apply best practices in reporting, patient safety, and referral pathways.
- Gain practical skills directly applicable to neonatal intensive care and newborn medicine.
Course Directors
Dr. Akuma Oti Akuma
Chair of Neonatology Corniche Hospital, Abu Dhabi, UAE
Dr. Velmurugan Ramalingam
Consultant Neonatologist, Corniche Hospital, Abu Dhabi, UAE
Learning Outcomes
By the end of the course, participants will be able to:
- Obtain standard neonatal echocardiographic views.
- Perform a structured neonatal cardiac assessment.
- Recognize common congenital heart abnormalities requiring specialist referral.
- Assess patent ductus arteriosus and screen for persistent pulmonary hypertension of the newborn.
- Understand the limitations of basic echocardiography and know when to seek expert cardiology review.
- Document findings using a structured reporting approach.
Who Should Attend?
- Neonatologists
- Paediatricians
- Neonatal and Paediatric Trainees
- Neonatal Nurse Practitioners
- Advanced Practice Providers
- Clinicians with an interest in neonatal neuroimaging and point-of-care
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