Focused Echocardiography in Life Support Course (FELS)

This one-day course teaches a systematic approach to diagnosing life-threatening conditions using point-of-care ultrasound. Learn to assess fluid status and cardiac function, identify tamponade, pulmonary embolus, and cardiac wall abnormalities, and apply ultrasound in emergency scenarios.

Guided by experienced mentors from the SCGH Emergency Ultrasound Group, participants will refine scanning techniques, understand indications and limitations of bedside echo, and practice emergency assessments of the shocked patient. Hands-on sessions include scanning live models and a unique interactive cardiac anatomy workshop.

Approved for ACEM and CICM CPD points.

Please note: Currently the FELS course is only open to ACEM trainees through the internal SCGH course, but expressions of interest would be accepted in case a spot becomes available

Topics covered

• Focused echocardiography: cardiac function and fluid status assessment
• Lung ultrasound: techniques for evaluating lung pathology
• Inferior Vena Cava (IVC) assessment: using the LCI approach (Lung, Cardiac, IVC)
• Emergency ultrasound for shock and cardiac arrest
• Practical image acquisition and interpretation

2026 dates

13 May

23 September

Cost

$250

Please refer to our cancellation policy