PGCert Clinical Echocardiography at Newcastle University

The Echocardiography Training Programme (ETP) has been designed to meet the requirements of the National School of Healthcare Science and Health Education England. Echocardiography specialists use ultrasound scans to look at a patient's heart and blood vessels. Our Postgraduate Certificate in Clinical Echocardiography is available to the healthcare science workforce through competitive national recruitment.

Faculty: Faculty of Medical Sciences  |  Department: School of Medicine  |  Duration: Part time: 1 year  |  Study mode: part-time  |  Intake: Interested applicants can apply to join the Echocardiography Training Programme between April and June each year. More information about the ETP is available on NHS England.  |  Location: Newcastle upon Tyne, England, United Kingdom

What you will study

This course will provide students with a systematic understanding of the theoretical principles that underpin cardiac ultrasound (echocardiography) investigations in a clinical setting. Compulsory modules include: Introduction to Clinical Echocardiography, Ultrasound Imaging for Echocardiography Practitioners.

Career pathways

On successful completion of the ETP, you will qualify as an accredited echocardiographer. You will be able to work in various settings including NHS hospitals, GP practices and the private sector, in both the UK and worldwide.

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