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Diploma of Echocardiography The University of Melbourne
Frequently Asked Questions
Email: echo-info@unimelb.edu.au
| What are the objectives of the course? |
The introduction of echocardiography has made a dramatic impact into patient management in the perioperative and critical care are environments. Whilst many short courses and texts have emerged, to our knowledge there is no certified comprehensive educational course available world wide. Our aim is to provide an educational package for students that will give them the detailed knowledge required to become competent at an advanced level of echocardiography.
Course Aim
At the end of this course a student will have:
- acquired comprehensive knowledge to achieve competence in perioperative echocardiography including:
- Physics as relates to echocardiography
- Anatomy of the heart, valves and thoracic aorta
- Principles of Doppler ultrasound and quantitative echocardiography
- Evaluation of left and right ventricular systolic and diastolic function
- Pathophysiology of cardiovascular disorders, including valvular disorders
- acquired theoretical knowledge in the performance of transoesophageal echocardiography, including safety, sterilisation procedure, guidelines on use, and performance of comprehensive examinations
- an understanding of the clinical application of echocardiography during cardiac surgery, non-cardiac surgery, trauma, and intensive care emergencies
- performed and interpreted echocardiography examinations and issued written echocardiography reports
- acquired knowledge in basic transthoracic and epivascular imaging as relates to perioperative medicine
Admission Requirements
Applicants must possess undergraduate qualifications sufficient to practice as a medical practitioner, such as MBBS or equivalent degrees, as a minimum entry requirement.
The selection committee may give preference to applicants who are practising as specialists in the areas of anaesthesia, intensive care, cardiology, radiology, or surgery; or who are in specialist training programs in those areas.
Course Duration
One year full-time or part-time over two years via distance education.
Course Structure
There are eight semester length subjects:
- Physical principles of echocardiography
- Anatomy for echocardiography
- Doppler and quantitative echocardiography
- Ventricular systolic and diastolic function
- Valve and aortic pathology
- Applications of echocardiography in perioperative and critical care medicine
- Transthoracic and surface ultrasound
- Echocardiography interpretation and reporting
Students will progress through the subjects in a sequential manner.
For full-time students, subjects 1 to 4 will be covered in the student's first semester, and subjects 5 to 8 in the student's second semester.
For part-time students, subjects 1 and 2 will be covered in the first semester of the student's year 1; subjects 3 and 4 will be covered in the second semester of the student's year 1; subjects 5 and 6 will be covered in the first semester of the student's year 2, and subjects 7 and 8 will be covered in the second semester of the student's year 2. (Students can commence their year in either Semester 1 or Semester 2 of any given year).
Prescribed Texts
George L and colleagues. Westmead anaesthetic department transoesophageal echocardiography training manual.
Other materials will be provided as a package of readings, ProSolv viewer lite interactive segments, PowerPoint presentations, case studies and assessment tasks.
Recommended Texts
Sidebotham D, Merry A, Legget M. Practical perioperative transoesophageal echocardiography. Butterworth Heinemann.
Donnan G, Royse A, Royse C. Pocket Guide to Perioperative and Critical Care Echocardiograpgy. McGraw-Hills
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Special Computer Requirements
- The course is designed to be read and worked through using a computer.
- The word document and many of the video clips will work on a MAC, but 2 programs used in the course will not work on a MAC
- reporting database
- ProSolv light viewer
These can work using VIRTUAL PC on your MAC, but may not work as well as if they are running on a PC.
It is a course requirement that you have a computer suitable for running the programs. We strongly suggest that you use a PC.
- All material will be presented on a DVD. It is a requirement that your computer can read DVD.
- Internet access is a course requirement as we administer the course via email, and examinations are sent and returned via email.
Special Computer Skills Required
Students will be expected to be proficient in the use of computers in order to use PowerPoint presentations, Microsoft Word or equivalent word processors. Proficiency in using e-mail facility is required for administration and examination. Guides are supplied to use the reporting database and viewer software.
Enquiries
Tel: +61 3 8344 5673
Email: echo-info@unimelb.edu.au
| What certificates do I get if I successfully complete the course? |
You will be awarded a Postgraduate Diploma in Perioperative and Critical Care Echocardiography (PGDipEcho) from the University of Melbourne. The University of Melbourne is an international research and teaching University. The University is Australia's leading research based University, with an international profile through its reputation for scholarship and teaching. It is a founding member of Universitas 21, an international Federation of Universities.
| How long will it take to complete the course? |
One year full-time or part-time over two years via distance education. The amount of work expected is similar to that required to prepare for a fellowship or specialist training examination. For candidates completing in one year there will be 4 subjects in semester 1, and 4 subjects in semester 2. For candidates completing in two years, there will be two subjects per semester for four semesters.
| Can I do the course from home, or do I have to travel to complete it? |
The course is entirely conducted via distance education. That means that educational material will be posted to you, and administered via mail or email. Workbooks will be provided to guide your learning. All examinations will be in multiple choice question format, and will be administered as an "open book" method. This will allow both learning and examination to occur via distance education. There is no need to travel to complete the course.
| When does the course start? |
Semester 1, 2009 commences Monday 02 March and finishes Sunday 31 May. The following week is reserved for examination preparation, and examinations will be conducted between Monday 08 June and Monday 15 June. Results will be released by Friday 10 July. Supplementary examinations dates are yet to be determined.
Semester 2, 2009 commences Monday 27 July and finishes Sunday 01 November. The following week is reserved for examination preparation, and examinations will be conducted between Monday 09 November and Monday 16 November. Results will be released by 11 December. Supplementary examinations are yet to be determined
NB: All dates are subject to annual confirmation.
| How do I know if I am eligible to apply? |
Applicants must possess undergraduate qualifications sufficient to practice as a medical practitioner, such as MBBS or equivalent degrees, as a minimum entry requirement.
The selection committee may give preference to applicants who are practising as specialists in the areas of anaesthesia, intensive care, cardiology, radiology, or surgery; or who are in specialist training programs in those areas.
If you have any doubt as to eligibility, e-mail us with your query and we can determine if you're eligible. The selection committee may call for referee reports, employer references, or certified copies of qualifications to elucidate any of the matters referred to above.
You will need to be competent in English language to register for any course at the University of Melbourne. The definitions of English requirements and equivalents are listed here. If in doubt e-mail us with your English language skill level and we will determine if it meets the criteria.
| Is the course available to countries outside of Australia? |
Yes . This course is designed to be exclusively conducted via distance education, and is available to students from any country worldwide.
| How do I apply? |
Please e-mail (echo-info@unimelb.edu.au) or contact us via fax (+61 3 8344 5193) to obtain an application form.
Semester 2, 2008 applications close 31 May, 2008
Semester 1, 2009 applications close 30 November, 2008
The application form and supporting documentation are then considered by the selection committee, following which you will be notified by approximately 15 July, 2008 (Sem 2, 2008 applications). 14 December, 2008 (Sem 1, 2009 applications); Later applications are possible, though priority for acceptance will go to those who apply by the due closing date.
| Can you give me a more detailed description of what is involved in each subject? |
A brief description and subject objectives are outlined below for each subject. There are eight subjects, each of which carry the same teaching and examination commitment. Details of time commitment, assessment, computer skills requirements, and resources are outlined for the first subject only, but are identical for subjects.
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360-868 Physical Principles of Echocardiography
Credit Points: 12.5
Coordinator: Associate Professor Colin Royse, Associate Professor Alistair Royse
Semester of Offer: Semester 1 or Semester 2
Contact: It is estimated that distance education students will be required to spend approximately 120 hours through a combination of studying course materials, reading nominated texts, journal review, practice worksheets, assessment assignments, and in identifying and integrating the information within their clinical practice.
Description: This introductory subject examines the basic physics and mechanisms of ultrasound generation, and how the information is manipulated by commercial ultrasound machines in order to produce real-time image generation. The subject will explore different types of ultrasound imaging including one, two, and three-dimensional imaging; and Doppler imaging and colour flow imaging. It is important students understand how the process of ultrasound generation can influence discrimination between objects, but also the creation of artefact. Because the primary focus of this course relates to transoesophageal echocardiography, the issues of safety, probe handling, cleaning and disinfection, and complications of the procedure will be examined in detail.
Generic Skills: This subject encompasses particular generic skills. On completion of the subject, students should be able to:
- Evaluate the safety and practice of echocardiography within an institution.
- Enhance time utilisation.
- Improve written skills and problem solving skills.
Assessment: Open book multiple choice question exam 50 questions per subject (80%). Self assessment modules in the workbooks (20%). The University reserves the right to review these worksheets if there are any doubts about the authenticity of the students work, or to monitor student progress.
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360-869 Anatomy for Echocardiography
Credit Points: 12.5
Coordinator: Associate Professor Colin Royse, Associate Professor Alistair Royse
Semester of Offer: Semester 1 or Semester 2
Mode of Delivery: Distance education mode
Contact: It is estimated that distance education students will be required to spend approximately 120 hours through a combination of studying course materials, reading nominated texts, journal review, practice worksheets, assessment assignments, and in identifying and integrating the information within their clinical practice.
Description: This subject will cover the anatomy of the heart and related structures. It will cover both cardiac and intracardiac structures, the coronary circulation, and the thoracic aorta. The macroscopic anatomy will be further enhanced by learning structural anatomy in two-dimensional sections that correlate to echocardiography standard views. The influence of surrounding structures on the quality of echocardiography images will be explored. This subject will also define the comprehensive transoesophageal echocardiography examination. The focus will be on normal rather than abnormal anatomy. Normal variants that can present as artefacts will be described.
Generic Skills: This subject encompasses particular generic skills. On completion of the subject, students should be able to:
- Identify anatomical structures in a different format to that which would have been learnt from doing undergraduate courses.
- Advance their professional expertise and knowledge in the defined area of the anatomy of the heart.
- Apply anatomical knowledge to clinical practice.
Assessment: Open book multiple choice question exam 50 questions per subject (80%). Self assessment modules in the workbooks (20%). The University reserves the right to review these worksheets if there are any doubts about the authenticity of the students work, or to monitor student progress.
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360-870 Doppler and Quantitative Echocardiography
Credit Points: 12.5
Coordinator: Associate Professor Colin Royse, Associate Professor Alistair Royse
Semester of Offer: Semester 1 or Semester 2
Mode of Delivery: Distance education mode
Contact: It is estimated that distance education students will be required to spend approximately 120 hours through a combination of studying course materials, reading nominated texts, journal review, practice worksheets, assessment assignments, and in identifying and integrating the information within their clinical practice.
Description: This subject will explore the use of Doppler ultrasound techniques in perioperative medicine. It will include the use of pulsed wave, continuous wave, and colour flow Doppler techniques. Accuracy of Doppler measurements, and limitations with different transducer types will be explored. The subject will focus on haemodynamic assessment with Doppler, M-mode, and two-dimensional imaging. An understanding of determining the basic haemodynamic state will be developed. It is expected that the students will develop a comprehensive understanding of normal and abnormal values with these measurements.
Generic Skills: This subject encompasses particular generic skills. On completion of the subject, students should be able to:
- Evaluate scientific literature to determine accuracy of measurements, and the range of agreement between echocardiography measurements and other measurement modalities.
- Analyse measurement data and integrate it with clinical scenarios.
- Improve articulation of interpretation of data in written form.
Assessment: Open book multiple choice question exam 50 questions per subject (80%). Self assessment modules in the workbooks (20%). The University reserves the right to review these worksheets if there are any doubts about the authenticity of the students work, or to monitor student progress. .
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360-871 Ventricular Systolic and Diastolic Function
Credit Points: 12.5
Coordinator: Associate Professor Colin Royse, Associate Professor Alistair Royse
Semester of Offer: Semester 1 or Semester 2
Mode of Delivery: Distance education mode
Contact: It is estimated that distance education students will be required to spend approximately 120 hours through a combination of studying course materials, reading nominated texts, journal review, practice worksheets, assessment assignments, and in identifying and integrating the information within their clinical practice.
Description: This subject will focus on the evaluation of both left and right ventricular function. Both qualitative and quantitative methods of evaluation will be taught. Evaluation of ventricular function will be divided into systolic and diastolic phases. The interaction between ventricular and vascular function will be explored. Pathophysiology of systolic and diastolic, and right ventricular function will be taught at both the microscopic and microscopic levels. The evaluation of ventricular function will be developed in context with the "basic haemodynamic state", and related to its application in perioperative medicine.
Generic Skills: This subject encompasses particular generic skills. On completion of the subject, students should be able to:
- Critically evaluate scientific literature, especially in the relatively new specialist areas such as diastolic function.
- Evolve new concepts of how to manage clinical problems based on the new knowledge obtained in the subject.
- Improve written skills to describe specific pathophysiological cardiovascular abnormalities.
Assessment: Open book multiple choice question exam 50 questions per subject (80%). Self assessment modules in the workbooks (20%). The University reserves the right to review these worksheets if there are any doubts about the authenticity of the students work, or to monitor student progress.
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360-872 Valve and Aortic Pathology
Credit Points: 12.5
Coordinator: Associate Professor Colin Royse, Associate Professor Alistair Royse
Semester of Offer: Semester 1 or Semester 2
Mode of Delivery: Distance education mode
Contact: It is estimated that distance education students will be required to spend approximately 120 hours through a combination of studying course materials, reading nominated texts, journal review, practice worksheets, assessment assignments, and in identifying and integrating the information within their clinical practice.
Description: This subject will examine in detail the pathophysiological conditions that affect the valves and thoracic aorta. Emphasis will be placed on the echocardiographic assessment of valvular abnormality, and severity grading of lesions. Simple congenital abnormalities and associated abnormalities will be taught. Abnormalities of the thoracic aorta will be taught with emphasis on atheroma, dissection, aneurysm, and trauma.
Generic Skills: This subject encompasses particular generic skills. On completion of the subject, students should be able to:
- Improve written skills to communicate abnormalities of valvular lesions in a standardised format.
- Evaluate scientific literature to determine the best methods of grading valvular lesions.
- Enhance problem solving skills in determining when valve lesions warrant intervention.
Assessment: Open book multiple choice question exam 50 questions per subject (80%). Self assessment modules in the workbooks (20%). The University reserves the right to review these worksheets if there are any doubts about the authenticity of the students work, or to monitor student progress.
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360-873 Applications of Echocardiography in Perioperative and Critical Care Medicine
Credit Points: 12.5
Coordinator: Associate Professor Colin Royse, Associate Professor Alistair Royse
Semester of Offer: Semester 1 or Semester 2
Mode of Delivery: Distance education mode
Contact: It is estimated that distance education students will be required to spend approximately 120 hours through a combination of studying course materials, reading nominated texts, journal review, practice worksheets, assessment assignments, and in identifying and integrating the information within their clinical practice.
Description: This subject will examine the risks and benefits of echocardiography in perioperative medicine. The use of echocardiography within disciplines of perioperative medicine will be outlined in great detail. Uses in cardiac surgery, trauma, vascular surgery, other non-cardiac surgery, and in intensive care will be illustrated using a case scenario approach. The identification of the basic haemodynamic state, and hybrids of haemodynamic abnormality will be explored in great detail. Pericardial disease and assessment of tamponade will be included in the subject.
Generic Skills: This subject encompasses particular generic skills. On completion of the subject, students should be able to:
- Integrate knowledge from previous subjects and from scientific literature evaluation to identify and understand applications of echocardiography in clinical practice.
- Improve their capacity to manage competing demands on time, and professional focus in clinical practice. How to manage the constraints of providing anaesthesia or specialised care to critically ill patients, yet at the same time providing advanced diagnostic information with echocardiography.
- Improve "thinking skills" when considering new approaches haemodynamic evaluation in critically ill patients.
Assessment: Open book multiple choice question exam 50 questions per subject (80%). Self assessment modules in the workbooks (20%). The University reserves the right to review these worksheets if there are any doubts about the authenticity of the students work, or to monitor student progress.
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360-874 Transthoracic and Surface Ultrasound
Credit Points: 12.5
Coordinator: Associate Professor Colin Royse, Associate Professor Alistair Royse
Semester of Offer: Semester 1 or Semester 2
Mode of Delivery: Distance education mode
Contact: It is estimated that distance education students will be required to spend approximately 120 hours through a combination of studying course materials, reading nominated texts, journal review, practice worksheets, assessment assignments, and in identifying and integrating the information within their clinical practice.
Description: This subject will teach basic rather than comprehensive echocardiography examination using the transthoracic and epivascular approaches. The focus will be on determining haemodynamic information using these approaches and their application in the perioperative environment. Subsections of the subject will include the different probe types, how to obtain the basic views, understanding of the limitations, basic haemodynamic quantitative measurements, and small and large vessel imaging. Illustrations of these applications will be provided via case scenarios in operating room or intensive care environments.
Generic Skills: This subject encompasses particular generic skills. On completion of the subject, students should be able to:
- Improve "thinking skills" when learning the different anatomical orientations of transthoracic versus transoesophageal echocardiography examinations.
- Evaluate scientific literature to determine the value of new imaging modalities on influencing clinical outcome.
- Develop an advanced understanding of the changing knowledge base in the specialist areas this subject encompasses.
Assessment: Open book multiple choice question exam 50 questions per subject (80%). Self assessment modules in the workbooks (20%). The University reserves the right to review these worksheets if there are any doubts about the authenticity of the students work, or to monitor student progress.
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360-875 Echocardiography Interpretation and Reporting
Credit Points: 12.5
Coordinator: Associate Professor Colin Royse, Associate Professor Alistair Royse
Semester of Offer: Semester 1 or Semester 2
Mode of Delivery: Distance education mode
Contact: It is estimated that distance education students will be required to spend approximately 120 hours through a combination of studying course materials, reading nominated texts, journal review, practice worksheets, assessment assignments, and in identifying and integrating the information within their clinical practice.
Description: This subject will teach a systematic approach to echocardiographic interpretation and reporting. The focus of the subject is to integrate knowledge from all the previous subjects and to test the student with actual echocardiographic examinations.
Generic Skills: This subject encompasses particular generic skills. On completion of the subject, students should be able to:
- Articulate their knowledge and understanding in written format.
- Integrate knowledge from previous subjects to enhance interpretation.
- Demonstrate advanced competencies in the area of echocardiography interpretation.
- Identify how echocardiography can better equip them to provide optimal clinical care in their areas of expertise.
Assessment: Open book multiple choice question exam 50 questions per subject (80%). Self assessment modules in the workbooks (20%). The University reserves the right to review these worksheets if there are any doubts about the authenticity of the students work, or to monitor student progress.
| How much does it cost? |
The indicative course fee for local students is $11000* (2008)
The indicative course fee for international students is $12000* (2008)
*Please refer to the University's website below for a full explanation regarding fee calculations.
http://www.futurestudents.unimelb.edu.au
| How to get someone to pay for your training? |
CONTINUING MEDICAL EDUCATION SUPPORT
For Australian Specialists (Full time and Visiting Medical Officers), the Australian Medical Association (AMA) has negotiated with a number of State Goverments, financial support for CME. See the local AMA office for further details. Victorian AMA. In Victoria, the CME support is $20,000 for full time staff specialists; and for VMOs a pro rata payment is applicable. Please note the information listed below. Contact the AMA or your hospital Medical Adminstration for further details and for claim forms.
Courses that can be Claimed
Diploma of Echocardiography, Point of Care Ultrasound Course, HEARTscan, Ultrasound guided nerve block and vascular access
Any additional courses offered by us will also be able to be claimed under this support scheme.
(1) Funded Support entitlement:
(a) The entitlement for Full-Time Specialists is for reimbursement of approved costs up to a value of $20,000 each financial year inclusive of the support at (b) below and subject to (e) below.
(b) Where support was provided to Specialists prior to 1 July 2006 (including from private practice, special purpose or similar funds), those arrangements will be unchanged by this Clause. This includes support that in the absence of this Clause would have normally been available to new employees of a health service.
(c) The entitlement to funding support for Specialists employed on a salaried Fractional basis is pro-rata, based on the Specialists base Fractional appointment (up to $2,000 for each 0.1 fraction / 3.5 hours), provided that where a Specialist holds more than one Fractional appointment with an employer listed in Schedules 1-5 of the Health Services Act 1988, the total benefit available to the Specialist each year will not exceed the benefit available to a single Full-Time Specialist.
(d) Subject to sub-clauses (2) and (3) below, funds will be paid to the Specialist as a reimbursement of costs reasonably and necessarily incurred for Continuing Medical Education activities or purposes directly relevant to the Specialists employment with the employer.
(e) The funding provided for in this Clause is a benchmark entitlement. A Chief Medical Officer/delegate may approve higher levels of support dependent on the monies available in the appropriate fund.
(2) Reimbursable Expenses:
(a) Pursuant to sub-clause (4) a Specialist is entitled to seek reimbursement for the following Continuing Medical Education related costs:
(i) costs relating to professional conferences and workshops, including registration fees, and reasonable travel, accommodation and per diem expenses;
(ii) costs associated with enrolment in relevant short courses, workshops, and other activities recognised by the Specialty College for purposes of accruing CME / CPD / MOPS points; and
(iii) other reasonable costs such as books, CDs, technological aids and subscriptions where such resources are not otherwise provided by, or available from, the employer.
(3) Rates of Reimbursement
(a) Air travel associated with continuing medical education activities will be reimbursed at the rate of business class for journeys of 3 hours or more, and economy class for journeys of less than 3 hours duration. Claims for private car use for travel associated with continuing medical education activities will be reimbursed at the relevant rate per business kilometre published by the Australian Tax Office from time to time.
(b) Accommodation, meal and incidental expenses:
(A) Reimbursement of reasonable and necessarily incurred accommodation, meal and incidental expenses will be paid subject to the following:
(i) Accommodation may be at the hosting hotel, or elsewhere as is reasonable for the conference/seminar attended;
(ii) Meal and other incidental expense amounts will be in accordance with the amounts set out in the relevant Australian Taxation Office (ATO) Tax Determination dealing with reasonable allowance amounts (currently Tax Determination 2006/43).
The ATO daily allowance rates vary according to salary. The rates used should be based on the full-time equivalent salary applicable to the position occupied by the Specialist, i.e. part-time Specialists should be paid the rate relevant to a full-time salary. For the purpose of this clause, salary shall mean the Specialists base salary. The salary used for this purpose is not reduced by any salary sacrifice arrangement.
(B) Where the Continuing Medical Education activity does not involve travel (e.g. postgraduate study, local conferences), reasonable and necessary expenses actually incurred should be paid.
(4) Reimbursement Process:
(a) Reimbursement may be claimed by a Specialist using the form(s) provided by the employer;
(b) Claims are to be submitted to the Chief Medical Officer/delegate for approval, through the Specialists Unit Head, and must be accompanied by original receipts and any other necessary supporting documentation, including for FBT purposes (eg travel diary);
(c) Claims are to be submitted within 3 months of expenditure being incurred and where practicable within the financial year to which they relate. (This subclause to come into effect from 1 July 2007.)
(d) The employer will process reimbursements in an expeditious manner not later than 30 days after submission of a fully compliant claim.
(5) A Specialist will not be entitled to payout of any unused entitlement under this Clause upon retirement, resignation, redundancy or dismissal.
(6) The reimbursement of up to $20,000 per annum is inclusive of any applicable Fringe Benefits Tax.
(7) There will be no transfer of any unexpended entitlement to funded support between health services. However, access to some funded support from the new employer should not be unreasonably withheld, provided that the total value of support provided by the relevant health services does not exceed $20,000 in any one financial year.
(8) Any dispute in relation to the application of this clause may be dealt with through the Dispute Resolution Procedure.
| How can we contact you? |
Please direct inquiries to Colin Royse who can be contacted via email colin.royse@unimelb.edu.au
| European / USA / Australian CME accreditation |
The Postgraduate Diploma of Perioperative and Critical Care Echocardiogrpahy (PGDipEcho) is accredited by the European Accreditation Council for Continuing Medical Education (EACCME). The EACCME is an institution of the European union of medical specialists (UEMS), www.uems.net. The PGDipEcho is designated for a maximum of nine European external CME credits per session. Each medical specialist should claim only those hours of credit that he/she actually spent in the educational activity. EACCME credits are recognised by the American Medical Association towards the physicians recognition award (PRA). To convert EACCME credits to AMA PRA category one credit, contact the AMA.
The Australian and New Zealand College of Anaesthetists grants 50 CME credits
The Australasian College for Emergency Medicine (ACEM) grants 50 points / annum for the length of the project
The Joint Faculty of Intensive Care Medicine (JFICM) grants 100 CME points under code 1.6, 161 (category 4)
| Course Development Steering Committee Faculty |
Course directors
A/Prof Colin Royse MBBS, MD, FANZCA.
The University of Melbourne and Department of Anaesthesia and Pain Management, the Royal Melbourne Hospital, Victoria, Australia
A/Prof Alistair Royse MBBS, MD, FRACS, FCSANZ.
The University of Melbourne and Department of Cardiothoracic Surgery, the Royal Melbourne Hospital, Victoria, Australia
Steering committee faculty
Dr John Faris DAvMed, FAFOM, FFOM, FANZCA, BA
Sir Charles Gairdner Hospital, Perth, Australia
Dr Lenore George MBBS, FANZCA
Westmead Hospital, Sydney, Australia
Dr Roman Kluger MBBS, FANZCA
St Vincent's Hospital, Victoria, Australia
Dr Ajay Kumar MBBS, FANZCA
Westmead Hospital, Sydney, Australia
Dr David Sidebotham MBBS, FANZCA
Auckland City Hospital, Auckland, New Zealand
Dr Michael Veltman MBBS, FANZCA
Royal Perth Hospital, Perth, Australia
Dr Konstantin Yastrebov MD, PhD
Mersey Campus, Northwest Regional Hospital, Tasmania