Critical Care Ultrasound: Adult In-Person Course

Critical Care Ultrasound: Adult In-Person Course

Obtain the realistic training needed to perform and interpret ultrasound imaging.

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Friday, March 12 OR Saturday, March 13, 2027
6:30 a.m. – 5:30 p.m. Pacific Time
San Diego Convention Center
San Diego, California, USA

Offered as a Critical Care Congress precourse, this course can be taken as part of your Congress experience or as a standalone educational opportunity.

Increase your ultrasound diagnostic skills and scanning proficiency with the Critical Care Ultrasound: Adult course. At completion, participants will be able to immediately integrate their learned skills into clinical practice.

Topics include cardiac output, left/right ventricular function, focused assessed transthoracic echocardiography examination, vascular ultrasound, and much more.

After studying the text and viewing the presentations online, attend a nine-hour interactive skill training session. This full-day, hands-on session is led by subject matter experts who will use live models to provide the realistic training needed to perform and interpret ultrasound imaging. Significant experience is ensured with a low faculty-to-attendee ratio.

The course includes:

  • 9.5 hours of ultrasound presentations by subject matter experts
  • 9 hours of interactive skills training and live discussion
  • Comprehensive Critical Care Ultrasound eBook
  • Image-focused handbook featuring detailed diagrams, clinical images, and illustrations
  • Up to 18.5 accredited continuing education credits and maintenance of certification points
ACCME Accredited Provider
Train With Leaders. Practice With Confidence.

SCCM serves as a leader in critical care education and best practices and has been prominent in the field for more than 50 years. When you attend an SCCM Critical Care Ultrasound course, trust that you can expect personalized hands-on instruction from world-renowned experts, all while benefiting from low learner-to-faculty ratios.

SCCM is accredited by the Accreditation Council for Continuing Medical Education.


Registration

Rate: $1,825

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    +1 847 827-6888.
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Global Pricing

SCCM is committed to making this event accessible to critical care professionals worldwide. Through our global pricing structure, you may receive discounted registration rates based on your country's World Bank income classification. Learn more.

Cancellation Policy 

Cancellations for the 2027 Critical Care Congress and associated events must be submitted in writing and are subject to a $100 nonrefundable processing fee. Cancellation requests for the event must be postmarked or submitted via email to support@sccm.org or fax at +1 847 439-7226 by January 15, 2027. Cancellation requests postmarked or submitted after this date will not be refunded. Please allow four weeks to process refunds.



Agenda and Faculty

Subject to change.

View Friday Course Agenda  |  View Saturday Course Agenda

Aarti Sarwal MD, FCCM

Aarti Sarwal MD, FCCM

Cochair

Virginia Commonwealth University Health System
Richmond, Virginia, USA

Christopher Schott, MD, MS, RDMS, FACEP

Christopher Schott, MD, MS, RDMS, FACEP

CoChair

VA Pittsburgh Healthcare System
Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, USA

The instructors are great. They’re approachable and conversational. They push us to feel comfortable with skills that we didn’t have before this course.

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Comprehensive Critical Care Ultrasound, Second Edition

Comprehensive Critical Care Ultrasound, Second Edition

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Ultrasound Handbook

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Review of Guidelines on Adult Critical Care Ultrasonography: Focused Update 2024

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Critical Care Congress

2027 Critical Care Congress
March 14-16, 2027
San Diego Convention Center
San Diego, California, USA

Lower Rates. Bigger Connections. Breakthrough Education.

The Society of Critical Care's (SCCM) Critical Care Congress is where the critical care community comes together to learn, connect, and be inspired. For three unforgettable days, you'll join thousands of physicians, nurses, pharmacists, advanced practice providers, respiratory therapists, researchers, and healthcare leaders from around the world to explore the latest science, exchange ideas, and build meaningful professional relationships.

Whether you're looking to advance your clinical knowledge, expand your network, discover innovative solutions, or reconnect with colleagues, Congress delivers an experience that extends far beyond the event.

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Hotel and Travel

SCCM has secured hotel and travel discounts for registrants of Congress and its precourses, including Critical Care Ultrasound: Adult.

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Sponsorship Opportunities

SCCM Critical Care Ultrasound courses provide opportunities for sponsors to bring their marketing message and information about their products and services directly to key members of the intensive care/critical care unit team.

Multiple opportunities are available to target your company’s goals and meet your budget when you become a sponsor.

Ultrasound Sponsorship

Find Other Sponsorship and Advertising Opportunities

For more information, schedule a time to connect with Brian Fitzgerald or contact him by email or phone at +1 847 827-7188.

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