Cardiac Ultrasound

Immersive Cardiac Ultrasound Training

The Easiest Way to Learn & Teach Echocardiography

SonoSim's cardiac ultrasound training was created to empower healthcare professionals with the skills and expertise needed for acquiring exceptional cardiac ultrasound imaging. Whether you train cardiac sonographers in a DMS program, want to develop echocardiography skills in aspiring cardiologists, or provide focused cardiac ultrasound (FOCUS) education in a point-of-care setting - SonoSim can help. Our expansive & immersive curriculum encompasses a diverse range of echocardiography topics, including cardiac anatomy, echocardiography techniques, assessment of cardiac function, and examination of pathologic conditions. Through interactive modules, cutting-edge simulation technology, and pathologic case studies, SonoSim offers an immersive learning experience that enables you to master the intricacies of echocardiography, including essential cardiac ultrasound views.

Cardiac Sonography: SonoSimulator scanning through Cardiac Advanced FoCUS with color flow doppler on screen

With a dedicated focus on cardiac assessment and diagnosis, our content equips you with the knowledge to accurately interpret cardiac ultrasound images, identify cardiac abnormalities, and evaluate cardiac function. SonoSim's one-of-a-kind platform integrates virtual patient cases and hands-on scanning practice, allowing you to refine your technique and enhance your proficiency in cardiac ultrasound.

Left Ventricle Assessment in LAVD Problem-Focused Echocardiography with SonoSim's advanced clinical cardiac sonography case
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Each topic includes a course, scanning cases, knowledge checks and a Mastery Exam. Learners collect certificates, create cardiac ultrasound image portfolios and can claim CME* if desired.

The standardized structure for each topic delivers against the key learning objectives for achieving cardiac ultrasound competency, including: 

  • Cardiac Ultrasound Exam Indications
  • Regional Anatomy & Physiology
  • Echocardiographic Anatomy
  • Scanning Technique for Echocardiography
  • Echocardiography Tips & Pitfalls
  • Pathologic Case Studies

POCUS & DMS Protocol Scanning Assignments

Customized scanning assignments are provided based upon whether learners are pursuing diagnostic medical sonography (DMS), echocardiography, or focused ultrasound (FOCUS) training in a point-of-care setting.

DMS Protocol Scanning Assignments are available for many topics/protocols.

 

Standardized Echocardiography Education
& Virtual Cardiac Ultrasound Scanning of Real Pathology

Add or Expand Expertise with our Cardiac Ultrasound Training

SonoSim helps programs deliver high-quality, standardized echocardiography training and virtual cardiac ultrasound scanning practice. Our ultrasound education ecosystem is tailored to help programs meet American Society of Echocardiography (ASE) and CAAHEP curricular guidelines for performing echocardiography and cardiac sonography education. 

Basic cardiac anatomy & physiology and commonly encountered pathologic conditions are presented in our introductory online course, which comes with virtual echocardiographic scanning cases using basic cardiac imaging windows. Commonly encountered pathologic scanning cases are also provided.

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Ultrasound view of the heart with color flow Doppler, highlighting echocardiography methods in cardiac sonography programs online

An in-depth overview of advanced imaging windows and views is provided, along with Doppler applications including assessment of CO, SV, RAP, pRVSP, MAP, and stenotic and regurgitant valvular disorders. We've also included a comprehensive overview of cardiac chamber quantification, closely matching ASE guidelines, as well as assessment of LV mass, systolic function, and regional motion; LV and RV ventricular and atrial size; aortic root; thoracic aorta; and IVC. 

SonoSim adds new content to expand cardiac ultrasound knowledge and virtual echocardiographic scanning through our Challenge Cases and Question bank functionality.

Extensive Cardiac Ultrasound Training

 Echocardiography Expertise Development

Our immersive learning environment supports & accelerates each learner's journey to successfully performing cardiac ultrasound across a variety of applications. Learners can acquire the clinical acumen and technical expertise to confidently interpret cardiac ultrasound images, identify abnormalities, and make informed patient care decisions.

Echocardiography is an operator-dependent technology, and individual learners have varied learning styles. SonoSim learners are immersed in multimedia ultrasound training that includes: audio, ultrasound videos, text, illustrations, and pathologic cardiac ultrasound case studies,  taking learning to a whole new level.

With the SonoSimulator, learners have unparalleled opportunities to engage with cardiac ultrasound scanning cases from real patients via the SonoSimulator probe. Virtual scanning of real pathologic cases enables them to develop solid image acquisition & interpretation skills.

Cardiology Clinical Ultrasound Training

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Learn the basic principles and artifacts of point of care cardiac ultrasound imaging and how to optimize image acquisition of the heart. Learn to identify and determine the size of pericardial effusion. Learn how to describe basic findings indicating right heart strain and method for determining if a pulmonary embolism is possibly present.

Course Highlights

SonoSimulator Scanning Cases

The course in this module covers topics including:

  • Point-of-Care Echocardiography
  • Transducer Selection & Settings
  • Imaging Conventions & Windows
  • Inferior Vena Cava ( IVC ) Evaluation
  • Patient Positioning
  • 8 Pathologic Cardiology Case Studies, including Pulmonary Embolism, Cardiac Tamponade, Pericardial Effusion, Pleural Effusion
  • Tips, Pitfalls, & Complications

The 20 real patient scanning cases in this module include and cover:

  • Patient Types: Male & Female, 18 Adult & 2 Pediatric
  • Relevant Findings/Pathology: Normal Adult & Pediatric Patients; Pericardial Effusion Patients; Pericardial Tamponade Patient; Moderate Dilated Cardiomyopathy Case; Severe Dilated Cardiomyopathy Case; Cardiomyopathy with Pleural Effusion Patient; Cardiomyopathy with Pacemaker Wire Cases; Severe Pulmonary Hypertension Patient; Right Heart Overload with McConnell’s Sign Case
  • Scanning Approaches: Parasternal, Apical, Subcostal, Suprasternal, IVC
  • Transducer Types: Phased Array
  • Special Case Features: Anatomic Layer Removal

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Introduction to Echocardiography I Advanced Clinical Ultrasound Training

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Learn how to obtain and describe the appropriate cardiac imaging windows for DMS Protocols & the Focused Cardiac Ultrasound (FoCUS) examination to assess the heart and surrounding vascular system. Learn where, when, and how to use Doppler adjuncts to complete a FoCUS assessment. Learn to identify and evaluate unique sonographic characteristics of the heart to assess and obtain actionable measurements for cardiac output and pulmonary artery pressure.

Course Highlights

SonoSimulator Scanning Cases

The course in this module covers topics including:

  • Traditional Echocardiographic Convention
  • Ultrasound Imaging Windows for FoCUS
  • The Use of Color and Spectral Doppler in FoCUS
  • Hemodynamics
  • Pulmonary Artery Pressure Measurements
  • Case Studies including Cardiac Output and Pulmonary Hypertension
  • Tips & Pitfalls in Performing Focused Cardiac Ultrasound ( FoCUS )
  • Examination

The 10 real patient scanning cases in this module include and cover:

  • Patient Types: Adult Only, Male & Female
  • Relevant Findings/Pathology: Tricuspid Regurgitation, Aortic Regurgitation, Mitral Regurgitation and Aortic Stenosis, Dilated and Concentric Ventricular Hypertrophy, Cardiomyopathies, Pulmonary Hypertension, Use of IVC to Estimate Right Atrial Pressures
  • Doppler & Imaging Modes: Color-Flow Doppler, Continuous-Wave Doppler, Pulsed-Wave Doppler, M-Mode
  • Scanning Approaches: Parasternal, Apical, IVC, Subcostal, Suprasternal
  • Transducer Types: Phased Array
  • Special Case Features: Cardiac Calipers, Anatomic Layer Removal

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Echocardiography II Advanced Clinical Ultrasound Training

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Learn how to identify and evaluate the unique sonographic characteristics of valvular regurgitant and stenotic disorders of the heart as part DMS protocol training or the Focused Cardiac Ultrasound ( FoCUS ). Learn the ideal echocardiographic windows to use to detect valvular heart disorders. Learn to evaluate specific valvular disorders affecting the aortic, mitral, pulmonic, and tricuspid valves using ultrasound.

Course Highlights

SonoSimulator Scanning Cases

The course in this module covers topics including:

  • Anatomy & Physiology of the Heart
  • Transducer Selection & Machine Setting Review
  • Echocardiographic Technique & Ultrasound Windows
  • Doppler Imaging including Spectral and Color-Flow
  • Case Studies on Valvular Regurgitation & Valvular Stenosis, including Aortic, Mitral, Tricuspid, and Pulmonic Valve Dysfunction

The 10 real patient scanning cases in this module include and cover:

  • Patient Types: Adult Only, Male & Female
  • Relevant Findings/Pathology: Aortic Valve Regurgitation with Bicuspid Aortic Valve, Moderate Aortic Valve Regurgitation and Mild Pulmonic Valve Regurgitation, Severe Aortic Stenosis, Prosthetic Mitral Valve, Severe Mitral Valve Regurgitation and Severe Cardiomyopathy, Mitral Stenosis, Moderate-to-Severe Tricuspid Valve Regurgitation, Severe Pulmonary Hypertension with Severe Tricuspid and Pulmonary Regurgitation, Cardiac Mass, Pericardial Effusion, Pleural Effusion, and Thoracic Aortic Aneurysm, Ischemic Cardiomyopathy with Diminished LVEF
  • Doppler & Imaging Modes: Color-Flow Doppler, Continuous-Wave Doppler, Pulsed-Wave Doppler, M-Mode
  • Scanning Approaches: Parasternal, Apical, Proximal IVC, Subcostal, Suprasternal
  • Transducer Types: Phased Array
  • Special Case Features: Cardiac Calipers, Anatomic Layer Removal

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Echocardiography III Advanced Clinical Ultrasound Training (Coming Soon)

Echocardiography III will be released soon and be suitable for DMS protocol training as well as Advanced FOCUS training.  This ultrasound training topic will cover cardiac chamber quantification, assessment of LV mass, systolic function, and regional motion, LV and RV ventricular and atrial size, aortic root, and thoracic aorta, and IVC, among other topics.

Heart Anatomy & Physiology Ultrasound Training

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Learn the relationship of traditional illustrative and sonographic anatomy and how to interpret ultrasound imaging of the heart. Learn sonographic techniques and scanning approaches used in cardiac ultrasound imaging. Learn characterize the heart using ultrasonography.

Course Highlights

SonoSimulator Scanning Cases

The course in this module covers topics including:

  • External & Internal Heart Anatomy
  • Histophysiology
  • Cardiac Cycle
  • Circulation
  • Sonographic Anatomy of the Heart, including Parasternal Long-Axis and Four-Chamber Views
  • Sonographic Techniques, including Acquiring the Parasternal, Apical & Subcostal Windows
  • Diagnostic & Clinical Application
  • Pearls & Pitfalls when Evaluating the Heart

The 5 real patient scanning cases in this module include and cover:

  • Patient Types: Male & Female, 4 Adult & 1 Pediatric
  • Relevant Findings/Pathology: Normal examples of heart anatomy
  • Transducer Types: Phased Array
  • Special Case Features: Additional Chest CT Imaging, Anatomic Layer Removal

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LVAD Problem-Focused Echocardiography Advanced Clinical Ultrasound Training

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Learn the role of bedside echocardiography in the evaluation of a Left Ventricular Assist Device ( LVAD ) patient with acute clinical decompensation. Explore the mechanics of various LVAD types, as well as LVAD complications and how to determine underlying etiology. Problem-focused echocardiographic technique is described for assessing the initial evaluation and management of LVAD patients. Develop the requisite cognitive task awareness and visuospatial skills required to perform LVAD problem-focused echocardiography.

Course Highlights

SonoSimulator Scanning Cases

The course in this module covers topics including:

  • The Role of Ultrasound in LVAD Optimization
  • LVAD Types
  • Physiologic Considerations with LVAD
  • Clinical Assessment of LVADs
  • Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation
  • LVAD-Related Complications
  • Echocardiographic Technique
  • Case Studies on Initial Resuscitation & Problem-Focused Echocardiography

The 3 real patient scanning cases in this module include and cover:

  • Patient Types: Adult Only, Male
  • Relevant Findings/Pathology: Continuous-Flow LVAD, Pericardial Effusion, Ventricular Dysfunctions, Pacemaker
  • Doppler & Imaging Modes: Color-Flow Doppler, Continuous-Wave Doppler, Power Doppler, M-Mode
  • Scanning Approaches: Parasternal, Apical, IVC Inlet, Subcostal
  • Transducer Types: Phased Array
  • Special Case Features: Additional Chest X-Ray Imaging, Anatomic Layer Removal

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Resuscitative Transesophageal Echocardiography (TEE) Advanced Clinical Ultrasound Training

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Learn about the use of transesophageal echocardiography (TEE) in the resuscitation of a patient in cardiac arrest. Resuscitative TEE indications, regional anatomy, echocardiographic anatomy, echocardiographic technique, and complications will be discussed. The course also reviews imaging tips, possible complications and risks, and benefits of resuscitative TEE. Develop the requisite cognitive task awareness and visuospatial skills foundation to build upon when learning how to perform TEE for resuscitation of patients in cardiac arrest.

Course Highlights

SonoSimulator Scanning Cases

The course in this module covers topics including:

  • Use of Transesophageal Echocardiography ( TEE ) in Resuscitation
  • Regional Anatomy Relevant to TEE
  • Echocardiographic Anatomy & Key Positions
  • Echocardiographic Technique & Considerations
  • Imaging Tips & Pitfalls when Performing TEE
  • TEE Case Studies of use in Acute Coronary Syndrome, Massive Pulmonary Embolism and Aortic Dissection

The 2 real patient scanning cases & 2 SkillBox cases in this module include and cover:

  • Patient Types: Adult Only, Male & Female
  • Relevant Findings/Pathology: Develop Visuospatial Skills & Cognitive Task Awareness Needed to Manipulate a TEE Transducer & Acquire the Imaging Angles Necessary to Achieve Desired TEE Views
  • Doppler & Imaging Modes: Color-Flow Doppler
  • Scanning Approaches: Intra-Oral, Upper-Esophageal, Mid-Esophageal, Transgastric, Distal-Thoracic Aorta, Mid-Thoracic Aorta, Proximal-Thoracic Aorta, Upper Esophageal Aortic Arch
  • Transducer Types: TEE
  • Special Case Features: Anatomic Layer Removal, Simulated TEE Probe Tip Flexion, Extension, Imaging Transducer Angle Changes, & Rotation Controls, Keyboard/Mouse Controls (SonoSimulator Ultrasound Probe still required for license)

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Ultrasound-Guided Pericardiocentesis Procedure Training

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Learn the principles of performing an ultrasound-guided pericardiocentesis. Explore the use of ultrasound to detect pericardial effusions, understand clinical indications for performing pericardiocentesis, and how to identify echocardiographic findings suggestive of cardiac tamponade physiology. Learn the steps necessary for performing ultrasound-guided pericardiocentesis. Develop the requisite cognitive task awareness and visuospatial skills required to perform ultrasound-guided pericardiocentesis.

Course Highlights

SonoSimulator Scanning Cases

The course in this module covers topics including:

  • Procedure Indications & Contraindications
  • Site Selection
  • Sonography Anatomy & Characteristics
  • Transducer Selection & Settings
  • Ergonomic Considerations
  • Patient Positioning
  • Infection Prevention
  • Survey Scan & Procedure Steps
  • Doppler-Mode Imaging
  • Tips, Pitfalls, & Complications

The 10 real patient scanning cases in this module include and cover:

  • Patient Types: Male & Female, 10 Adult
  • Relevant Findings/Pathology: Small Pericardial Effusions, Moderate Pericardial Effusions, Large Pericardial Effusions, Cardiac Tamponade Cases, Male & Female Patients with Variable Body Habitus, Multiple Diagnostic Imaging Windows
  • Doppler & Imaging Modes: M-Mode
  • Scanning Approaches: Parasternal, Apical, & Subcostal Windows
  • Procedure Techniques: In-Plane & Out-of-Plane Needle Guidance

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Cardiac Ultrasound Training For Every Program & Learner

If you want to learn or teach ultrasound, SonoSim has a plan for you.

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Schools &
Educational Groups

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Interactive, Hands-On, Virtual Learning • Textbook Pricing

Unlimited Access Licenses 
DMS/UME/GME Discount
less than $50/mo/learner
 

  • All Ultrasound Topics
  • SonoSimulator Software
  • All Normal & Pathologic Cases
  • Tracking & Image Portfolios
  • QuestionBank & SPI Test Prep
  • Integration Support
SONOSIM FOR PROGRAMS

++ CME* add-on available
++SonoSim LiveScan add-on available

List price per non-transferrable seat license, based on 3-year term, 5 learner minimum. Alternate contract terms available on request. Billed annually. Licenses transferrable between learners each year.  Additional start-up costs include onboarding and a SonoSimulator probe hardware purchase of $249 each.

Hospitals & 
Medical Groups

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Self-Paced, Remote Ultrasound Learning • Save on CME & Travel

Unlimited Access for Practicing Physicians, Nurses, PAs, NPs, EMTs...
as low as $799/learner

  • All Ultrasound Topics
  • SonoSimulator Software
  • All Normal & Pathologic Cases
  • Tracking & Image Portfolios
  • QuestionBank & SPI Test Prep
  • Integration Support
SONOSIM FOR GROUPS

++ CME* available add-on available
++ SonoSim LiveScan add-on available

List price per non-transferrable seat license, based on 3-year term, 5 learner minimum. Alternate contract terms available on request. Billed annually. Licenses transferrable between learners each year.  Additional start-up costs include onboarding and a SonoSimulator probe hardware purchase of $249 each.

Students &
Recent Graduates

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Lead Your Peers
Self-Paced Ultrasound Learning

Annual Memberships
for Aspiring Providers
$599/year

  • All Ultrasound Topics
  • SonoSimulator Software
  • All Normal & Pathologic Cases
  • Certificates & Image Portfolios
  • QuestionBank & SPI Test Prep
SONOSIM FOR STUDENTS

Not eligible for CME. Proof of academic status required. Renewable annually as long as eligibility applies. Upgradeable to Provider license 1+ year post-graduation. 

Individual Medical Providers

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Build the Ultrasound Skills You Need • Get CME

Flexible Packages • CME included
Choose from 80+ Topics
Each Topic from $399 & up

  • Choose Your Ultrasound Topics
  • SonoSimulator Software
  • Relevant Scanning Cases
  • Image Portfolio
  • Up to 6 CME credits per topic*
SONOSIM FOR PROVIDERS

CME included. All your topics renewable annually for $249. Exclusive member discounts & benefits apply throughout the year. 


SonoSim Ultrasound Training

How It Works

A Comprehensive Ultrasound Learning & Teaching Ecosystem 

Study
Tools
Study cardiac sonography at your own pace, anytime and anywhere with SonoSim's accessible learning materials.

Case-based learning & reference tools advance training on-the-go

Apply
SonoSim LiveScan
Apply cardiac sonography knowledge in real-world scenarios through SonoSim's guided application exercises

Apply U/S knowledge in medical decision-making

Integrate
Resources
Seamlessly integrate cardiac sonography into your clinical practice with SonoSim's all-in-one training platform

Integrate ultrasound into curricula

Track
Performance Tracker
Monitor your progress in cardiac sonography training with SonoSim's comprehensive tracking system.

Streamline performance tracking & image review

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Practice
Procedures
Practice cardiac sonographer techniques in a risk-free environment with SonoSim's immersive exercises.

U/S-guided procedure training with real-time feedback

Learn
Courses
Explore cardiac sonography programs online with SonoSim's interactive learning modules

On-demand access to world-class ultrasound educators

Bedside Clinical Practice

SonoSim complements bedside learning & accelerates the path to ultrasound competency

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Scan
SonoSimulator
Enhance your echocardiography skills with hands-on scanning practice using SonoSim's real-life simulations

Provide unlimited scanning of real patient pathology

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