PiCSA

PiCSA Education Meeting- Cardiac Cath Lab
2024-08-27 18:30 - 20:00 (Australia/Sydney) | Victorian Heart Hospital and Online via ZOOM
Onsite and online attendance options!! Tuesday 27th August 2024
Presentation:

In this meeting senior Cardiac Physiologists and Educators Jordan Jago and Jenny Fong from Monash Heart and Victorian Heart Hospital will present on topics relating to the work of Cardiac Physiologists in the Cardiac Cath Lab.
The meeting will be held onsite at the Victorian Heart Hospital (Level 2 Education Rooms) and video-conferenced online via ZOOM.
Catering provided onsite. Please email membership@picsa.org.au with any dietary requirements.

4.30pm AWST (WA)
6.00pm ACST (NT, SA)

6.30pm AEST (QLD, NSW, ACT, VIC, TAS)

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ASA- Cardiac Fundamental Ultrasound Seminar
2024-08-24 09:00 - 13:30 | Online
The Cardiac Fundamental Ultrasound Seminar is back on the ASA events calendar in 2024
This year ASA will be running the popular Cardiac Fundamental Ultrasound Seminar virtually, open to all cardiac ultrasound students and recent graduates from Australia and New Zealand. Join ASA for a half day event as they discuss pertinent topics targeted to the early career professional. Then join in the interactive Q&A sessions, and ask the experts your questions.
Speakers:

Kate Sturwohld, The Prince Charles Hospital
Tony Forshaw, AFASA, EchoGuru
Alison White, Head of course at Griffith University
Dr Lucy Law, Research Officer at Menzies School of Health Research
Kai Barnett, Advara Healthcare
Mitchell Hubble, Advara Healthcare
Danielle Ryan, Queensland University of Technology-All 4 Hearts Cardiology-QLD Health – Gold Coast University Hospital
Kim Prince, Central Queensland University & Australasian Sonographers Association
Maria Cruz Ribeiro, Accredited medical sonographer (cardiac)

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CSANZ 2024
2024-08-01 10:30 - 2024-08-04 14:30 | Perth Convention and Exhibition Centre, 21 Mounts Bay Road, Perth, WA, Australia
The 72nd Annual Scientific Meeting of the Cardiac Society of Australia and New Zealand and 48th Annual Scientific Meeting of the International Society for Heart Research (Australasian Section), will be held at the Perth Convention and Exhibition Centre from 1-4 August 2024.
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Echo Supervisor Summit 2024
2024-07-12 08:00 - 2024-07-13 17:00 | Online
Registrations will open soon for the 2024 Echo Supervisor Summit being held from
12 – 13 July 2024.

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PiCSA Education Meeting- Professional Issues
2024-06-24 18:30 - 20:00
Online Event!! Monday 24th June 2024
Presentation:

In this meeting our presenters will delve into issues that we all may face in the workplace while working in the field of Cardiac Physiology.
Associate Professor Sharon Kay will lead a discussion on “Mentoring in the Workplace”. This will be a summary from the round table discussions at the recent Port Douglas Heart Meeting.
Dr Nathan Dwyer, an interventional cardiologist based in Hobart, will talk about “Civility in the Healthcare Workspace”.
And Bev Lange, Executive Officer from Elder Abuse Action Australia, will discuss the issue of elder abuse and how as professionals we can identify and respond to this.
The meeting will be video-conferenced via ZOOM.

4.30pm AWST (WA)
6.00pm ACST (NT, SA)

6.30pm AEST (QLD, NSW, ACT, VIC, TAS)

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Port Douglas Heart Meeting & Expo
2024-06-05 08:00 - 2024-06-08 17:00 | Port Douglas, QLD
We are excited to announce the Port Douglas Heart Meeting & Expo will be held from
5 – 8 June 2024, at the Sheraton Grand Mirage Resort, Port Douglas.
PD24 will again feature a wonderful international and national faculty which we are privileged to have attend and I would like to thank each of them for their attendance and teaching. I’d also like to thank all our great supporting sponsors for enabling this meeting to occur.
As previous attendees well know, the relaxed tropical environment truly allows a refreshing mental break without distractions which promotes great learning as well as collegial fellowship and industry networking.

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ASA 2024 SYDNEY
2024-05-31 08:00 - 2024-06-02 17:00 | ICC Sydney, Sydney, Australia
Get ready to connect in Sydney, 31 May – 2 June 2024! The 30th ASA Annual International Conference is the largest gathering of sonographers in the world and a must-attend event for any sonographer.
ASA2024SYD is the largest sonography conference in the world, featuring 10 rooms running concurrently over three days, with well over 100 speakers, lecture presentations, live scanning ASA Arena panels and networking events. The event attracts close to 2000 sonographers and healthcare professionals, bringing together the best speakers from Australasia and the world to present the latest research, case studies, techniques, and technology.

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PiCSA Education Meeting- Echocardiography
2024-05-27 18:30 - 19:30 | Online Via ZOOM
Online Event!! Monday 27th May.
Presentation:

In this meeting Intensivist Dr Yannick Planche will present on Echocardiography in Mechanical Support and Clinical Nurse Consultant and Cardiac Sonographer Louise Smith will discuss the topic of Important Factors to Consider when Performing TTE in Critical Care.
The meeting will be video-conferenced via ZOOM.

4.30pm AWST (WA)
6.00pm ACST (NT, SA)

6.30pm AEST (QLD, NSW, ACT, VIC, TAS)

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PiCSA Trivia Night - National Cardiac Physiologist Day
2024-05-21 19:00 - 20:30
Clear your calendar!! The annual PiCSA Trivia Night is back for 2024!!

Tuesday 21st May 2024

Start getting your workplace team together to join in this fun filled evening. Always plenty of laughs and a great way to celebrate our profession on National Cardiac Physiologist Day.

More details to come shortly.
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Contrast Echo Summit
2024-04-19 07:00 - 15:00 | Online
Experience specialized imaging techniques and practical applications in clinical practice with our international expert faculty. Explore contrast imaging in various clinical scenarios, including critical care, and learn to apply ASE/EACVI guidelines effectively.
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PiCSA ECG Education Meeting
2024-04-15 18:00 - 19:00 | Online Via ZOOM
Online Event!! Monday 15th April.
Presentation:

In this meeting A/P Harry Mond present on Wenckebach and Cardiac Physiologist Sally Owen with talk about AVNRT.
The meeting will be video-conferenced via ZOOM.

4.00pm AWST (WA)
5.30pm ACST (NT, SA)

6.00pm AEST (QLD, NSW, ACT, VIC, TAS)

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SHDA: Valve Implant Symposium
2024-04-13 09:30 - 16:30 | Kerry Packer Education Centre
Date: Saturday 13th April 2024
Time: 9.30am to 4.30pm AEST
NOTE: NEW VENUE FROM PREVIOUS SYMPOSIUMS
Venue: Kerry Packer Education Centre
Johns Hopkins Dr, Camperdown NSW 2050

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Vivid Talks Webinar
2024-03-27 19:30 - 20:30 | Online
A TTE Guide to Imaging the Mitral Valve in the assessment of Mitral Regurgitation.
Cardiac Ultrasound has a significant role in the assessment and planning of patients with valvular heart disease.
In this 1-hour webinar, topics that will be covered:
– How to identify the cause of mitral regurgitation as well as how to quantify MR
– How to assess the haemodynamic response to volume overload (including the use of strain for detection of subclinical LV dysfunction)
– Determining the feasibility of mitral repair, additional imaging and echo parameters important for MitraClip work-up for patient selection
Post-procedural imaging will be discussed to determine MitraClip success, and the potential complications to look out for.

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PiCSA Education Meeting
2024-03-26 18:30 - 19:30 | Online
Online Event!! Tuesday 26th March.
Presentations:

In this meeting Senior Cardiac Sonographers Amy Clark and Sam Burgoyne will present.
Amy Clark will be discussing how Accredited Medical Sonographers are highly specialised healthcare professionals, however sonographers in NSW remain divided according to pay, working conditions, career progression, and gender pay equality.
Sam Burgoyne will present on the who, what, when, where and why of Mitral Annular Calcification.
The meeting will be video-conferenced via ZOOM.

3.30pm AWST (WA)
5.00pm ACST (NT)

5.30pm AEST (QLD)
6.00pm ACDT (SA)

6.30pm AEDT (NSW, ACT, VIC, TAS)

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PiCSA Education Meeting
2024-02-29 19:00 - 20:00 | Gold Coast University Hospital, 1 Hospital Blvd, Southport, Australia
Attend In-Person or Online!! Thursday 29th February
Gold Coast University Hospital, 1 Hospital Blvd, Southport QLD
Presentations:

In this meeting Prof Kuljit Singh and Luke Shanahan will present from the Gold Coast University Hospital.
Prof Kuljit Singh, a Coronary and Structural Interventional Cardiologist will present on TAVI.
Luke Shanahan, Director of Clinical Measurements- Cardiac Investigations at Gold Coast Hospital and Health Service, will discuss Atrial Fibrillation: overview and tricks for ablation.
The meeting will also video-conferenced via ZOOM.

4.00pm AWST (WA)
5.30pm ACST (NT)

6.00pm AEST (QLD)
6.30pm ACDT (SA)

7.00pm AEDT (NSW, VIC, TAS)

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Foundation Seminar in Paediatric Echocardiography
2024-02-24 08:30 - 17:00 | Queensland Children’s Hospital, 501 Stanley Street, South Brisbane, QLD, 4101, Australia
The Queensland Paediatric Cardiac Service are proud to once again present the Foundation Seminar in Paediatric Echocardiography.

This seminar, presented by the QPCS Cardiac Physiologist and medical team, offers a unique introduction to congenital heart disease echocardiography and is suited to ASAR Echocardiographers looking to improve their knowledge and understanding of this area.

The seminar, supported by GE HealthCare, will be presented at the Queensland Children’s Hospital, Brisbane, on Saturday 24th February 2024.

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Echo Hawaii
2024-01-15 - 2024-01-19 | Fairmont Orchid, Kohala Coast, HI
33rd Annual Echo Hawaii
January 15-19, 2024
Fairmont Orchid
Kohala Coast, Big Island, HI
Echo HawaiiTM is one of ASE’s premier educational programs. Attendees receive in-depth, case-based learning on established and emerging cardiovascular ultrasound technologies in a beautiful and relaxed environment. Particular focus is placed on the application of advanced cardiovascular imaging technologies in the clinical setting. The program is structured to allow attendees to closely interact on a personal level with internationally recognized leaders in echocardiography, including special sessions on clinical dilemmas and technology-based workshops.

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PiCSA Annual General Meeting
2023-12-02 10:30 - 12:00
Attend Online via ZOOM.
This PiCSA Annual General Meeting and education session is being held on Saturday 2nd December 2023. For full AGM details, nomination and proxy voting forms please go to our AGM page.

Presentations:
There will be education content as well as the AGM.
The meeting will be held online via ZOOM.

10:30am AEDT (NSW, ACT, VIC, TAS)
10.00am ACDT (SA)

9.30am AEST (QLD)
9.00am ACST (NT)

7.30am AWST (WA)

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CPOZ November Education Meeting
2023-11-29 19:30 - 21:00 | 3/245 Given Tce, Paddington QLD 4064, 3/245 Given Terrace, Paddington, QLD, 4064, Australia
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ANZ Cardiac Devices Masterclass
2023-11-18 08:00 - 17:05 | Rendezvous Hotel, 328 Flinders Street, Melbourne, Vic, Australia
An educational symposium run by the University of Melbourne Mobile Learning Unit in conjunction with Professionals in Cardiac Sciences Australia (PiCSA).Key Learning Objectives
1. To provide small group and practical education for cardiac physiologists and allied professionals to improve patient outcomes through better knowledge and understanding of: • New and developing CIED technology • Complex follow up issues • Prevention, recognition and management of infection • Lead extraction, the procedure and its indications • Difficult decision making in CIED management 2. To improve recognition, understanding and management of cardiac device infection 3. To demystify and improve understanding of lead extraction.
Hosts: University of Melbourne Mobile Learning Unit Course directors: Dr Gareth Wynn Chair – CSANZ Lead Extraction Committee Clinical Senior Lecturer – Mobile Learning Unit, University of Melbourne Prof Alistair Royse Co–Director – University of Melbourne Ultrasound Education Group Professor – Mobile Learning Unit, University of Melbourne
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PiCSA Education Meeting - ECG
2023-11-02 19:00 - 20:30
Attend Online via ZOOM.
This PiCSA education session is focussed on the discipline of Electrocardiography.

Presentations:
Malcolm Dennis, Senior Field Technical Expert with Abbott Medical, will talk on ECG Features of RV Arrhythmic Disease.
Mitchell Cowan, Cardiac Physiologist with Cardiac Physiology in Practice, will cover Identifying VT Origin and Exit Sites Using the 12 Lead ECG.
The meeting will be held online via ZOOM.
Thursday, 2nd November 2023

7:00pm AEDT (NSW, ACT, VIC, TAS)
6.30pm ACDT (SA)

6.00pm AEST (QLD)
5.30pm ACST (NT)

4.00pm AWST (WA)

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Australasian Sonographers Day
2023-10-27

CPOZ - October Meeting
2023-10-26 19:30 | 3/245 Given Tce, Paddington QLD 4064, 3/245 Given Terrace, Paddington, QLD, 4064, Australia

Echo Australia
2023-10-09 08:00 - 2023-10-11 17:00 | Gold Coast, QLD
2023 marks the 21st Anniversary of the Echo Australia Conference, Australia’s leading echocardiography conference.

Australia’s leading echocardiography conference
Continued advances in the medical industry puts a spotlight on the need for education and learning for ongoing development.
Join us for Australia’s leading echocardiography conference. For 21 years, Echo Australia has been bringing together experts from across the world to further their knowledge and share cutting-edge innovations in the field of echocardiography.
Enhance your practice and network with like-minded professionals from across the industry. Now on the beautiful Gold Coast, there’s never been a better time to connect with your peers and secure your CPD points.

Domestic & International Faculty
Echo Australia Speakers
Echo Australia is proud to present a collection of esteemed speakers at our 21st annual conference. Hear cutting-edge innovations from across the industry, with sessions from some of the world’s leading cardiac experts.

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ASA Cardiac Fundamental Ultrasound Seminar
2023-08-26 09:00 - 13:30 | Online
The Cardiac Fundamental Ultrasound Seminar is back on the ASA events calendar in 2023.
This year ASA are running their popular Cardiac Fundamental Ultrasound Seminar virtually, open to all cardiac ultrasound students and recent graduates from Australia and New Zealand. Join for a half day event to discuss pertinent topics targeted to the early career professional. Then join in the interactive Q&A sessions, and ask the experts your questions.
The topics covered include:

Melissa Bownes– Your career is what you make it! What makes you passionate?
Julia Leahy– Going Solo: Lessons learned and Insights along the Journey from Student to Qualified
Kate Marriott– Cardiac Quiz
Kim Prince– The mental and physical effects of an imaging career
Dr Kate Sturwohld– ASA2023 Highlight Presentation – Getting the Most out of your Patient and Machine
Chrissy Thomson– Common measurement errors and error checking techniques

The event runs live from 9am- 1330pm AEST. We look forward to seeing you there.

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PiCSA Education Meeting - Electrophysiology
2023-08-23 18:30 - 19:30 | Online
Attend Online via ZOOM.
This PiCSA education session is focussed on the discipline of Electrophysiology.

Presentations:
Tracey Toy will talk on Entrainment and Post Pacing Intervals: A how to guide.
Dr Pradyot Saklani’s presentation will cover The Role of Electroanatomical Mapping Systems in EP.
The meeting will be held online via ZOOM.
Wednesday, 23rd August 2023

4.30pm AWST (WA)
6.00pm ACST (NT, SA)

6.30pm AEST (QLD, NSW, ACT, VIC, TAS)

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CSANZ 2023
2023-08-03 08:00 - 2023-08-06 17:00 | Adelaide, SA
The 71st Annual Scientific Meeting of the Cardiac Society of Australia and New Zealand and 47th Annual Scientific Meeting of the International Society for Heart Research (Australasian Section), will be held at the Adelaide Convention Centre from 3-6 August 2023.

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PiCSA Education Meeting- Cardiac Cath Lab
2023-07-27 18:30 - 20:00 | Online
Attend Onsite (Princess Alexandra Hospital, Brisbane) or Online.
This PiCSA education session is focussed on the Cardiac Cath Lab.

Presentations:
Dr Ganeev Malhotra will talk on Coronary Guidewires and Senior Cardiac Physiologist David Kemp will discuss Shockwave Lithotripsy.
The meeting will be held online via ZOOM.
Thursday, 27th of July 2023

4.30pm AWST (WA)
6.00pm ACST (NT, SA)

6.30pm AEST (QLD, NSW, ACT, VIC, TAS)

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CPOZ Sunshine Coast 2023
2023-07-22 08:30 - 18:00
We are excited to share the education program for the CPOZ Sunshine Coast 2023 conference on 22 July. Presenters include renowned cardiac physiologist educators Ruth Ramm, Jason Riley, Tony Forshaw and Alison White, as well as cardiologists from intervention, imaging and EP sub-specialties and plenty of case studies from our peers.

Presentations:

All are welcome to attend. The registration fee for the day is $85, and you will receive a certificate for ~8 CPD following the event. Registration closes at 5pm on 17 July.

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PiCSA Education Meeting- Echocardiography
2023-06-29 18:30 - 20:00 | Online
This PiCSA education session is focussed in the area of echocardiography.

Presentations:
Dr Prajith Jeyaprakash will talk on Sonothrombolysis and Senior Cardiac Physiologist Bianca Coelho will discuss Artificial Intelligence in echo.
The meeting will be held online via ZOOM.
Thursday, 29th of June 2023

4.30pm AWST (WA)
6.00pm ACST (NT, SA)

6.30pm AEST (QLD, NSW, ACT, VIC, TAS)

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