Module Content

Module 1

• Cardiac anatomy
  
• Embryology
  
• Congenital heart defects
  
• Physiology
  
• Hemodynamics
  
• Heart sounds
  
• Signs and symptoms of cardiovascular disease

Module 2

• Elementary principles
  
• Propagation of ultrasound through tissues
  
• Ultrasound transducers

Module 3

• Pulse echo instruments
  
• Principles of pulse echo imaging
  
• Image storage and display
  

Module 4

• Doppler
  
• Image features and artifacts
  
• Quality assurance of ultrasound instruments
  
• Bioeffects and safety