The Midlands FUSIC Heart and Lung Course, 10 November 2025

This 1-day course is aimed at complete novices in critical care echo and ultrasound or those wanting to refresh their knowledge. We will cover the basics of Heart and Lung ultrasound and how to apply your findings clinically. The following curricula will be covered:

Approved for FUSIC/FAMUS accreditation and 5 CPD points (RCOA)

Topics covered:

• Introduction to FUSIC Heart and Lung syllabus and knobology

• Sonoanatomy and basic views

• Common pathologies

• Hands-on scanning workshop featuring the latest Bodyworks 'EVE' simulator, human models, and GE Venue PoCUS machines

• Course quiz and discussion

• FUSIC or FAMUS accreditation – all you need to know!

  
  

Taught by expert faculty:

Dr Gary Lau 

Consultant in Cardiothoracic Anaesthesia and Intensive Care

BSE accredited FUSIC and FAMUS supervisor, BSE TOE accreditation assessor

Hannah Conway

National FUSIC® Heart Lead and Cardiothoracic ACCP

BSE accredited FUSIC and FAMUS supervisor, BSE Level 1 Examiner, fTOE and HD Examiner, Member of FUSIC Committee

Dr Rachel Wong

Consultant in Cardiothoracic Anaesthesia, Intensive Care and ECMO

EACVI accredited FUSIC and FAMUS supervisor, EACVI TOE accreditation, fTOE Examiner

Dr Benjamin Shuker 

Senior Registrar in Anaesthesia and Intensive Care

FUSIC accredited Heart Mentor and Lung Trainer Alan Clethro

Cardiothoracic ACCP

BSE accredited FUSIC and FAMUS supervisor

Accommodation is available at the Leicester Marriott Hotel. Please book online through the Marriott website and quote the course, as a delegate rate has been negotiated. We recommend booking your accommodation early to ensure availability during the course dates. Please note Car Parking is FREE to all course delegates