# Echo BachelorClass

## Metadata
- Content type: Course
- Canonical URL: https://123sonography.com/course/echobachelorclass
- Published: February 27, 2012
- Last updated: October 23, 2025
- Category: Echo
- Course Type: Bachelor Class

## Overview
The Echo BachelorClass provides an invaluable foundation for the practice of echocardiography. With over 80 high-quality video lectures, teaching you both basic and intermediate echocardiography skills, this online sonography program will ensure you gain the knowledge to make quick and important clinical decisions on your patients. Note: This course includes AI-generated translations in Spanish and Arabic. Accuracy is not guaranteed (read more in Terms & Conditions)

## Media
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## Snapshot
- Duration: 13.1 hours
- Total CME credits that can be earned: 12.75
- Chapters: 25
- Lectures: 35
- Quizzes: 24

## Intended Audience
- Cardiologists
- Primary Care Physicians
- Critical Care Physicians
- Sonographers
- Internists
- Anesthesiologists
- Medical Students

## Faculty
- [Prof. Thomas Binder, MD, FESC](/speaker/30) - Cardiologist, Head of Digital Learning; Medical University of Vienna
- [Anna-Maria Pistritto, MD](/speaker/23) - Cardiologist; Medical University of Catania, Italy
- [Bruno Mora, MD, PhD](/speaker/42) - Medical University of Vienna

## Learning Objectives
- This sonography certificate program was designed to allow you to apply echocardiography within a short time.
- After completing this medical sonography schooling, you will know how to perform an abbreviated exam of the most common cardiac conditions and to assess acute illnesses.

## Topics
- Cardiology
- Gastroenterology
- Radiology
- Internal Medicine
- Family Medicine
- Anaesthesiology
- Primary Care

## Pricing Options
- Supported currencies: AED, CLP, COP, EGP, EUR, INR, MXN, PEN, QAR, USD

### One-Month Access
- Payment type: Monthly subscription
- Price: €154
- Currency: EUR
- Access duration: 1 month
- Add to cart: /add-to-cart/44/128
Take the most flexible route with a monthly subscription.

You get:

- Cancellation possible anytime after 4 months minimum run time
- Ability to complete quizzes and earn CME credits

### Half-Year Access
- Payment type: One-time payment
- Price: €830
- Currency: EUR
- Access duration: 6 months
- Add to cart: /add-to-cart/44/330
Our shortest option for very fast learners. Ideal for people who have plenty of time to learn.

You get:

- 6 months access to our course
- Ability to complete quizzes and earn CME credits

### One-Year Access
- Payment type: One-time payment
- Price: €1162
- Currency: EUR
- Access duration: 12 months
- Add to cart: /add-to-cart/44/332
Our most recommended access duration to dive deep into the course. Save 30% on the 6-month option.

You get:

- 12 months access to our course
- Ability to complete quizzes and earn CME credits

### Two-Year Access
- Payment type: One-time payment
- Price: €1992
- Currency: EUR
- Access duration: 24 months
- Add to cart: /add-to-cart/44/334
If you want to take your time learning, this option is perfect for you. Save 40% on the 6-month option.

You get:

- 24 months access to our course
- Ability to complete quizzes and earn CME credits

## Recommended Blog Posts
- [Broken Hearts on Valentine's Day, Seriously? Yes, seriously!](/blog/case/broken-hearts-valentines-day) - Have you heard of the "broken heart" syndrome? Here we have a case for you – can you spot the problem on echo?
- [Test your Emergency Skills with Ultrasound!](/blog/cases/ultrasound-emergencies-test-your-skills) - You will frequently only need one or two views to know the problem in emergencies. Can you make the diagnosis in the following case?
- [Echo Challenge - What is the structure adjacent to the ascending aorta?](/blog/cases/echo-summer-challenge-2-what-structure-adjacent-ascending-aorta) - What is the structure adjacent to the ascending aorta? Can you solve the following „echo mystery“?
- [Beat the Heat Part 2 - Which procedure was performed in this patient?](/blog/cases/echo-summer-challenge-1-which-procedure-was-performed-patient) - Are you ready for some important teaching points? Can you solve the following „echo mystery“?
- [Beat the heat – Which artifact can you find in this ultrasound loop? - Answer](/blog/ultrasound-summer-challenge-which-artifact-can-you-find-ultrasound-loop-answer) - Here is the answer to our Ultrasound Summer Challenge!
- [Beat the heat – Which artifact can you find in this ultrasound loop?](/blog/cases/ultrasound-summer-challenge-which-artifact-can-you-find-ultrasound-loop) - Can you solve this ultrasound summer challenge? Which artifact can you find in this ultrasound loop of the common carotid artery?
- [Mastering Ultrasound: A Journey Beyond the Classroom](/blog/tips-tricks/mastering-ultrasound-journey-beyond-classroom) - From Overwhelm to Expertise: My Path to 123sonography and the Power of Grit in Learning.
- [Ultrasound Animal Challenge 2 – Answer](/blog/ultrasound-animal-challenge-2-answer) - The snake sign or the snake-like thrombus forms in the veins of the lower extremity or IVC and therefore has the shape of a snake.
- [Ultrasound Animal Challenge 2 – Which pathology does the “snake sign” describe?](/blog/ultrasound-animal-challenge-2-snake-sign) - Are you ready for more ultrasound teaching points related to animals? Are you good with reptiles?

## CME Information

### Introduction

The goal of this activity is to provide online education for the course Echo BachelorClass.

This activity is intended for Cardiologists, Primary Care Physicians, Critical Care Physicians, Intensivists, Anaesthesiologists, Internists.

### Financial disclosures

Prof. Dr. Binder does not have any relevant financial relationship with ineligible companies to disclose; Dr Pistritto does not have any relevant financial relationship to disclose; Dr Mora does not have any relevant financial relationship to disclose; Staff at Siyemi Learning and 123 Sonography do not have any relevant financial relationship with ineligible companies to disclose.

This course is certified for CME, further information on how to claim your CME credits can be found below.

### CME information

This activity has been planned and implemented in accordance with the accreditation requirements and policies of the Accreditation Council for Continuing Medical Education (ACCME) through the joint providership of Siyemi Learning and 123 Sonography. Siyemi Learning is accredited by the ACCME to provide continuing medical education for physicians.

Siyemi Learning designates this enduring material for a maximum of 12.75 *AMA PRA Category 1 Credits™*. Physicians should claim only the credits commensurate with the extent of their participation in the activity.

![](https://legacy.123sonography.com/profiles/sono/modules/custom/sonocertificates/resources/accme.png) ![](https://legacy.123sonography.com/profiles/sono/modules/custom/sonocertificates/resources/siyemi.png)

### How to earn your CME credit

In order to earn credit, you must watch the videos, take the quiz (pass mark 75%) and complete the evaluation. While you can claim CME certificates as you work through each chapter, if you prefer (e.g. if you are only able to use full credits because you are based in Europe) you can claim a single certificate for your total activity in this course. You will need to pass the quiz at the end of each chapter you complete, then just let us know you are ready to claim your certificate. Send a mail to <office@123sonography.com>.

Release date: 17 September 2017
Expiry date: 16 October 2020

Revision date - October 2020
Expiry date - October 2023

Revision date - October 2023
Expiry date - October 2026

## Curriculum

### Free lectures
- Chapter content: 3 lectures and 0 quizzes
- Lecture: [Free lecture 1](/course/echobachelorclass#sg_course_lecture_2323) (Duration: 00:24; Free) - This video lecture demonstrates how to image and assess the left ventricular size and left ventricular function (LVF). We start with the parasternal short axis view (mid ventricle) and then move to the apical four chamber view. You will learn about foreshortening and atypical...
- Lecture: [Free lecture 2](/course/echobachelorclass#sg_course_lecture_2324) (Duration: 00:21; Free)
- Lecture: [Free lecture 3](/course/echobachelorclass#sg_course_lecture_2325) (Duration: 00:24; Free)

### Starter Kit - Left ventricular function
Your entry gate to the world of echocardiography. Assessment of cardiac function made easy.
- Chapter content: 1 lectures and 1 quizzes
- Chapter CME credits that can be earned: 0.5
- Lecture: [01 - Starter Kit - Left ventricular function](/course/echobachelorclass#sg_course_lecture_342) (Duration: 00:24)
- CME Quiz: 01. Starter Kit - Left ventricular function quiz (CME: 0.5)

### Starter kit – Aortic stenosis
Learn how to detect the most common form of valvular heat disease. Echo is easier than using the stethoscope.
- Chapter content: 1 lectures and 1 quizzes
- Chapter CME credits that can be earned: 0.5
- Lecture: [02 - Starter Kit - Aortic stenosis](/course/echobachelorclass#sg_course_lecture_359) (Duration: 00:21)
- CME Quiz: 02. Starter kit – Aortic stenosis quiz (CME: 0.5)

### Starter kit – Mitral regurgitation
Your first introduction to anatomy and function of the mitral valve. Learn how to use color Doppler to detect his important pathology.
- Chapter content: 1 lectures and 1 quizzes
- Chapter CME credits that can be earned: 0.5
- Lecture: [03 - Starter Kit- Mitral regurgitation](/course/echobachelorclass#sg_course_lecture_358) (Duration: 00:24)
- CME Quiz: 03. Starter kit – Mitral regurgitation quiz (CME: 0.5)

### Introduction to imaging
Getting to the core of things: Instrumentation, components of an echo exam and much more…
- Chapter content: 1 lectures and 1 quizzes
- Chapter CME credits that can be earned: 0.5
- Lecture: [04 - Introduction to imaging](/course/echobachelorclass#sg_course_lecture_357) (Duration: 00:27)
- CME Quiz: 04. Introduction to imaging quiz (CME: 0.5)

### Imaging – parasternal views
The parasternal view – how can you find it and which views should you display.
- Chapter content: 1 lectures and 1 quizzes
- Chapter CME credits that can be earned: 0.5
- Lecture: [05 - Imaging - parasternal views](/course/echobachelorclass#sg_course_lecture_354) (Duration: 00:23)
- CME Quiz: 05. Imaging – parasternal views quiz (CME: 0.5)

### Imaging – apical views
The apical window- probably the most important view to the heart. A chapter full of tips and tricks.
- Chapter content: 1 lectures and 1 quizzes
- Chapter CME credits that can be earned: 0.5
- Lecture: [06 - Imaging - apical views](/course/echobachelorclass#sg_course_lecture_355) (Duration: 00:25)
- CME Quiz: 06. Imaging – apical views quiz (CME: 0.5)

### Imaging – subcostal views
Problems with positioning your patient? The subcostal view is a perfect alternative that allows you to also see additional structures of the heart.
- Chapter content: 1 lectures and 1 quizzes
- Chapter CME credits that can be earned: 0.25
- Lecture: [07 - Imaging - subcostal views](/course/echobachelorclass#sg_course_lecture_356) (Duration: 00:17)
- CME Quiz: 07. Imaging – subcostal views quiz (CME: 0.25)

### Echo in critical care conditions
This chapter will definitely change the way you manage critical care patients. Get into the driving seat of medical decision making.
- Chapter content: 2 lectures and 1 quizzes
- Chapter CME credits that can be earned: 0.75
- Lecture: [08 - Echo in critical care conditions - part 1](/course/echobachelorclass#sg_course_lecture_362) (Duration: 00:19)
- Lecture: [08 - Echo in critical care conditions - part 2](/course/echobachelorclass#sg_course_lecture_363) (Duration: 00:18)
- CME Quiz: 08. Echo in critical care conditions quiz (CME: 0.75)

### Left ventricular dysfunction
Here we dig deeper into the essentials of quantifying left ventricular function. A chapter full of practical examples.
- Chapter content: 2 lectures and 1 quizzes
- Chapter CME credits that can be earned: 0.75
- Lecture: [09 - Left ventricular dysfuction - part 1](/course/echobachelorclass#sg_course_lecture_364) (Duration: 00:21)
- Lecture: [09 - Left ventricular dysfuction - part 2](/course/echobachelorclass#sg_course_lecture_365) (Duration: 00:19)
- CME Quiz: 09. Left ventricular dysfunction quiz (CME: 0.75)

### Acute myocardial infarction
The ECG is still first – but once you watch this chapter you will realize important echocardiography is in patients with chest pain.
- Chapter content: 1 lectures and 1 quizzes
- Chapter CME credits that can be earned: 0.25
- Lecture: [10 - Acute myocardial infarction](/course/echobachelorclass#sg_course_lecture_343) (Duration: 00:17)
- CME Quiz: 10. Acute myocardial infarction quiz (CME: 0.25)

### Complications of myocardial infarction
This chapter will help you save lives. You will need echo for Risk assessment and the diagnosis of myocardial rupture, ischemic VSD, right ventricular infarct and thrombi.
- Chapter content: 1 lectures and 1 quizzes
- Chapter CME credits that can be earned: 0.25
- Lecture: [11 - Complications of myocardial infarction](/course/echobachelorclass#sg_course_lecture_344) (Duration: 00:19)
- CME Quiz: 11. Complications of myocardial infarction quiz (CME: 0.25)

### Hypertrophy and myocardial disease
Hypertrophy - A frequent finding. But how do you quantify it and what are the causes? We will provide a simple roadmap.
- Chapter content: 1 lectures and 1 quizzes
- Chapter CME credits that can be earned: 0.5
- Lecture: [12 - Hypertrophy and myocardial disease](/course/echobachelorclass#sg_course_lecture_345) (Duration: 00:22)
- CME Quiz: 12. Hypertrophy and myocardial disease quiz (CME: 0.5)

### Fluid management
Should I give fluids or not? Echocardiography will provide the answer.
- Chapter content: 2 lectures and 1 quizzes
- Chapter CME credits that can be earned: 0.75
- Lecture: [13 - Fluid management - part 1](/course/echobachelorclass#sg_course_lecture_371) (Duration: 00:24)
- Lecture: [13 - Fluid management - part 2](/course/echobachelorclass#sg_course_lecture_372) (Duration: 00:13)
- CME Quiz: 13. Fluid management quiz (CME: 0.75)

### Right heart and pulmonary hypertension
Learn how to quantify pulmonary pressure. Right heart disease is more common than you think and echo will lead you the diagnosis. From pulmonary embolism and right heart failure to tricuspid regurgitation.
- Chapter content: 1 lectures and 1 quizzes
- Chapter CME credits that can be earned: 0.5
- Lecture: [14 - Right heart and pulmonary embolism](/course/echobachelorclass#sg_course_lecture_346) (Duration: 00:33)
- CME Quiz: 14. Right heart and pulmonary hypertension quiz (CME: 0.5)

### Aortic stenosis
The sequel to chapter 2, now you will also learn how to quantify aortic stenosis. We will show you how to use spectral Doppler here.
- Chapter content: 1 lectures and 1 quizzes
- Chapter CME credits that can be earned: 0.25
- Lecture: [15 - Aortic stenosis](/course/echobachelorclass#sg_course_lecture_347) (Duration: 00:14)
- CME Quiz: 15. Aortic stenosis quiz (CME: 0.25)

### Mitral stenosis
A common disease in many parts of the world and one of the easiest diagnosis you can make. But only if you have an echo machine.
- Chapter content: 1 lectures and 1 quizzes
- Chapter CME credits that can be earned: 0.25
- Lecture: [16 - Mitral stenosis](/course/echobachelorclass#sg_course_lecture_348) (Duration: 00:16)
- CME Quiz: 16. Mitral stenosis quiz (CME: 0.25)

### Mitral regurgitation
In chapter 3 we already dealt with mitral regurgitation. Here you will see many more examples and learn why patients develop mitral regurgitation in the first place.
- Chapter content: 2 lectures and 1 quizzes
- Chapter CME credits that can be earned: 0.5
- Lecture: [17 - Mitral regurgitation part 1](/course/echobachelorclass#sg_course_lecture_369) (Duration: 00:17)
- Lecture: [17 - Mitral regurgitation part 2](/course/echobachelorclass#sg_course_lecture_370) (Duration: 00:16)
- CME Quiz: 17. Mitral regurgitation quiz (CME: 0.5)

### Aortic regurgitation
One you know how to use color Doppler it is easy to detect aortic regurgitation. But there is more you should know about this entity if you want to manage your patients.
- Chapter content: 1 lectures and 1 quizzes
- Chapter CME credits that can be earned: 0.5
- Lecture: [18 - Aortic regurgitation](/course/echobachelorclass#sg_course_lecture_349) (Duration: 00:27)
- CME Quiz: 18. Aortic regurgitation quiz (CME: 0.5)

### Transesophageal echocardiography
Transesophageal- and transthoracic echo belong together. Learn when and how to use it. Your first step into an important modality that is not only used in cardiology.
- Chapter content: 4 lectures and 1 quizzes
- Chapter CME credits that can be earned: 1.5
- Lecture: [19 - TEE - Introduction](/course/echobachelorclass#sg_course_lecture_373) (Duration: 00:25)
- Lecture: [19 - TEE - Cut planes part 1](/course/echobachelorclass#sg_course_lecture_368) (Duration: 00:20)
- Lecture: [19 - TEE - Cut planes part 2](/course/echobachelorclass#sg_course_lecture_367) (Duration: 00:12)
- Lecture: [19 - TEE - Normal and abnormal](/course/echobachelorclass#sg_course_lecture_366) (Duration: 00:37)
- CME Quiz: 19. Transesophageal echocardiography quiz (CME: 1.5)

### Heart and infection
If you don’t want to miss an endocarditis-, myocarditis or pericarditis then you will need to watch this chapter. Learn more about the incredible power of both transthoracic and transesophageal echo.
- Chapter content: 1 lectures and 1 quizzes
- Chapter CME credits that can be earned: 0.25
- Lecture: [20 - Heart and infection](/course/echobachelorclass#sg_course_lecture_350) (Duration: 00:18)
- CME Quiz: 20. Heart and infection quiz (CME: 0.25)

### Pericardial effusion
Detection of a pericardial effusion is one of the easiest tasks in echocardiography. This chapter will show you how to make the diagnosis and which additional information it provides.
- Chapter content: 1 lectures and 1 quizzes
- Chapter CME credits that can be earned: 0.5
- Lecture: [21 - Pericardial effusion](/course/echobachelorclass#sg_course_lecture_351) (Duration: 00:27)
- CME Quiz: 21. Pericardial effusion quiz (CME: 0.5)

### Aortic disease
Don’t forget to image the aorta. This lecture will explain you how and why it can save lives.
- Chapter content: 1 lectures and 1 quizzes
- Chapter CME credits that can be earned: 0.5
- Lecture: [22 - Aortic disease](/course/echobachelorclass#sg_course_lecture_352) (Duration: 00:19)
- CME Quiz: 22. Aortic disease quiz (CME: 0.5)

### Prosthetic valves
Over 250.000 prosthetic valves are implanted worldwide each year. So you will definitely see such patients. But how can you tell if prosthetic function is normal? We will show you in this chapter.
- Chapter content: 2 lectures and 1 quizzes
- Chapter CME credits that can be earned: 0.75
- Lecture: [23 - Prosthetic valves part 1](/course/echobachelorclass#sg_course_lecture_361) (Duration: 00:17)
- Lecture: [23 - Prosthetic valves part 2](/course/echobachelorclass#sg_course_lecture_360) (Duration: 00:24)
- CME Quiz: 23. Prosthetic valves quiz (CME: 0.75)

### Echo and cardiovascular surgery
Do you know how to assess the risk for surgery with echo? Which factors influence the postoperative outcome and what to look for in patients who underwent cardiovascular surgery? These are some of the topics discussed in this chapter.
- Chapter content: 1 lectures and 1 quizzes
- Chapter CME credits that can be earned: 0.75
- Lecture: [24 - Echo and cardiovascular surgery](/course/echobachelorclass#sg_course_lecture_353) (Duration: 00:43)
- CME Quiz: 24. Echo and cardiovascular surgery quiz (CME: 0.75)