Echo in Pediatric & Congenital Heart Disease
2024-10-26 - 2024-10-27 | A Virtual Experience
The 3rd Annual Echo in Pediatric and Congenital Heart Disease is a two-day virtual course, presenting the latest information on established and emerging cardiovascular ultrasound technologies, clinical care and practical considerations in children and adults with congenital heart disease. Expert physician and sonographer faculty discuss current technologies with a particular focus on how they can be effectively applied in the clinical setting.

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Australasian Sonographers Day
2024-10-27
October is recognised globally as Medical Ultrasound Awareness Month (MUAM), a time to acknowledge the crucial role sonographers play within the healthcare community. As specialists in ultrasound, sonographers are celebrated for their vital contributions to patient care.
In Australia and New Zealand, we have an additional reason to celebrate. Australasian Sonographers Day (ASD) is held annually on 27 October, and it is a special opportunity for the Australasian Sonographers Association (ASA) to honour the profession. This day is dedicated to recognising the skills, dedication, and impact of sonographers across the region.
How you can get involved
We invite all sonographers to join us in celebrating ASD this October. There are numerous ways you can participate and demonstrate your pride in your profession:
Host a Morning Tea: Gather with your colleagues to enjoy a morning tea in honour of ASD on Friday 25 October. It’s a great way to share experiences and recognise the important work you do. Register your morning tea for Friday 25 October, then post a photo of your morning tea using #proudtobeasonographer to go in the running to win five water bottles for your team.
Register your workplace morning tea HERE

PiCSA Education Meeting- Echocardiography
2024-10-29 19:00 - 20:00 (Australia/Sydney) | Online Via ZOOM
Online via ZOOM Tuesday 29th October 2024
Presentation:

Intensive Care Specialist Dr Yannick Planche and Cardiologist and Multimodality Imager Dr Sharon Wilson will present at this months PiCSA Education Meeting.
PiCSA education sessions are free for PiCSA Members. Non-members can purchase a ticket for $15 or join PiCSA at www.picsa.org.au/join

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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PiCSA Education Meeting- Cardiac Devices
2024-11-27 19:00 - 20:00 | Online Via ZOOM
Online via ZOOM Wednesday 27th November 2024
Presentation:

Cardiac Physiologists Kim Arendshorst and Miriam Norman share their extensive knowledge in the field of cardiac implantable devices.
PiCSA education sessions are free for PiCSA Members. Non-members can purchase a ticket for $15 or join PiCSA at www.picsa.org.au/join

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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PiCSA AGM & Special Resolution
2024-12-04 19:00 - 20:00 | Online Via ZOOM
Wednesday 4th December, 7:00pm AEDT, Online via ZOOM

The 2024 PiCSA Annual General Meeting and Special Resolution will be held on 4 December at 7pm AEDT. This will be an online event via ZOOM.

Full details and all documents for this meeting can be found at https://picsa.org.au/agm/

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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Sports Heart Summit
2024-12-06 08:00 - 17:00
About
The “must-attend” event for anyone involved in exercise cardiology!
Welcome to the 3rd Sports Heart Summit
Increasingly we are recognising the complexity of the athletes’ heart and the effects on cardiac physiology with exercise. The nuances of this patient group and unique challenges they present have resulted in the emergence of the sports cardiologist role, as well as a more integrated role of the exercise physiologist.
Sports Cardiology not only recognizes the effects of exercise on the athlete’s heart, but also acknowledges sport as a recreation, and exercise as a therapy. The sessions dedicated to sports cardiology at international cardiac meetings are always well attended, but rarely have enough allocated time to delve into the topic as thoroughly as needed. Now is the time to rethink how we approach continuing education within this sub-specialty.
This unique event is aimed at cardiologists, exercise physiologists, physicians and researchers with an interest in sports cardiology.

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PiCSA Education Meeting- ECG
2025-01-30 19:00 - 20:00 | Online Via ZOOM
Online via ZOOM Thursday 30th January 2025
Presentation:

Join us for PiCSA’s January Education Meeting! Cardiac Physiologist Liam Eagle and Associate Professor Harry Mond will be presenting on key topics in ECG. Don’t miss this opportunity to enhance your knowledge in the field—mark your calendars!

PiCSA education sessions are free for PiCSA Members. Non-members can purchase a ticket for $15 or join PiCSA at www.picsa.org.au/join

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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CPOZ- February Meeting 2025
2025-02-19 19:30 - 21:00 | 3/245 Given Tce, Raddington or Online
CPOZ invites you to attend our education seminar!

Heart Failure: Dr George Javorsky
Case Study- Complication from Heart Failure miles away” Lucas Neilsen
Professionalism in the Cardiac Workplace: Alison White

When: Wednesday 19th of February, 2025
Time: 6pm, for a 6:30pm start (AEST)
Location: 3/245 Given Tce, Paddington QLD 4064
Please RSVP by clicking Register before Monday 17th of February at 5pm.
Please note that the website will be locked beyond this time.
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Foundation Seminar in Paediatric Echocardiography
2025-02-22 08:30 - 17:00 | Queensland Children’s Hospital, 501 Stanley Street, South Brisbane, QLD, 4101, Australia
About
The 3rd Foundation Seminar in Paediatric Echocardiography, presented by the Queensland Paediatric Cardiac Service, will be held on Saturday 22nd February 2025 at the Queensland Children’s Hospital, Brisbane. This seminar offers a unique introduction into paediatric and congenital heart disease echocardiography, with a program that will guide you through a basic understanding of cardiac embryology and fetal diagnosis, patient preparation and paediatric focused echocardiography views, physiology of CHD presentations and echocardiography of commonly encountered congenital cardiac anomalies.
This seminar is designed for cardiac sonographers and other health professionals, including physicians and others with a working background in echocardiography with the aim of improving the foundation knowledge and skills of those who may be required to perform echocardiograms in newborn and paediatric patients or encounter congenital heart disease in the adult population.
With strictly limited attendee numbers, registrations are now open, with early bird pricing until December 31st 2024.
This event has been approved as an ASAR CPD event for up to 7.5 hours.
* NEW EARLY BIRD PRICING *
$180 until 31st December 2024
$220 from 1st January 2025

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PiCSA Education Meeting- Echocardiography
2025-02-26 19:00 - 20:00 | Online Via ZOOM
Online via ZOOM Thursday 30th January 2025
Presentation:

Join us for PiCSA’s February Education Meeting! Cardiologist Dr Felicity Lee and Cardiac Physiologist Gillian Green will be presenting on hot topics in Echocardiography. Don’t miss this opportunity to enhance your knowledge in the field—mark your calendars!

PiCSA education sessions are free for PiCSA Members. Non-members can purchase a ticket for $15 or join PiCSA at www.picsa.org.au/join

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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Echo Australia
2025-03-17 - 2025-03-19 | Marvel Stadium, Melbourne
The highly anticipated Echo Australia Conference is returning in 2025 and will be held on 17-19 March at Marvel Stadium in Melbourne.
“Echo Australia has always been a hallmark event in the field of cardiovascular ultrasound, and this year again promises to be truly exceptional. Our team has worked tirelessly to bring together a distinguished line-up of national and international faculty who will share the latest breakthrough in this ever-evolving field, making this conference a unique opportunity for knowledge exchange.”
With an exciting program in the works, this conference will be a great opportunity for delegates to develop, enhance, and expand their knowledge into specific areas of interest.
Ensure you save the dates for the 2025 Echo Australia Conference and prepare to secure your place at this premier event.
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PiCSA Education Meeting- Cardiac Cath Lab
2025-03-27 19:00 - 20:00 | Online Via ZOOM
Online via ZOOM Thursday 27th March 2025
Presentation:

Join us for PiCSA’s March Education Meeting! General and Interventional Cardiologist Dr Sinjini Biswas will be presenting on the Use of Intravascular Ultrasound in Contemporary PCI—register now!

PiCSA education sessions are free for PiCSA Members. Non-members can purchase a ticket for $15 or join PiCSA at www.picsa.org.au/join

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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Cardiac Fundamental Ultrasound Seminar
2025-04-05 09:00 - 13:30 | Online
The Cardiac Fundamental Ultrasound Seminar is back on the ASA events calendar in 2025
This year ASA will be running our popular Cardiac Fundamental Ultrasound Seminar virtually, open to all cardiac ultrasound students and recent graduates from Australia and New Zealand. Join us for a half day event as we discuss pertinent topics targeted to the early career professional. Then join in the interactive Q&A sessions, and ask the experts your questions.
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PiCSA Education Meeting- Electrophysiology
2025-04-30 19:00 - 20:00 | Online Via ZOOM
Online via ZOOM: Wednesday 30th April 2025
Presentation:

Join us for a valuable and insightful session featuring two expert presenters:🔹 Dr. Naresh Dayananda – Clinical Director in Cardiac Electrophysiology and Pacing at Sunshine Coast Hospital, and a highly trained cardiologist with specialised expertise in cardiac electrophysiology and pacing.🔹 Luke Shanahan – Senior Cardiac Physiologist and Director of Clinical Measurements – Cardiac Investigations at Gold Coast Hospital and Health Service.
This is a great opportunity to enhance your clinical knowledge and engage with leaders in the field.
Register now to secure your spot!

PiCSA education sessions are free for PiCSA Members. Non-members can purchase a ticket for $15 or join PiCSA at www.picsa.org.au/join

7.00pm AEST (QLD, NSW, ACT, VIC, TAS)
6.30pm ACST (NT, SA)

5.00pm AWST (WA)

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Trivia Night 2025 - Cardiac Physiologist Day
2025-05-21 19:00 - 20:00 | Online
Clear your calendar!! The annual PiCSA Trivia Night is back for 2025!
📅 Wednesday 21st May
🕧 7:00PM AEST, 6:30PM ACST, 5:ooPM AWST
Start gathering your workplace team for an evening of fun, laughter, and some serious trivia action. It’s the perfect way to celebrate our amazing profession on National Cardiac Physiologist Day! 💙
Email secretary@picsa.org.au to register your team today!
Let the trivia begin! 🏆

Trivia Night 2024

Information and Frequently Asked Questions

How does it work?

The event will be held on the Zoom platform. Within your team, you will need 2 devices

One device to stream Zoom – preferably a large display so all members can see
One device to run Kahoot where you will be answering the trivia questions (Smart phone or tablet)

All else will be explained on the evening.

Do I need to be a PiCSA member to participate?

No, this event is open to all who want to celebrate Cardiac Physiologist Day with some Trivia!

Is there a minimum/maximum number of members per team?

No, you can compete individually or in a team of 20, there is no restriction.

What can we do with the prize money?

The prize money can be spent as you please. We suggest something the whole team can enjoy, such as a meal out, a department textbook, a group donation to a charitable cause, or any other activity you would like to do together.

How many CPD points can we receive?

ACCP: 2 points, Group B (requires Certificate of attendance + CPD form)
ASAR: 1 point per hour, Group 1A (requires Certificate of attendance)

Team captains must send a list of participants to secretary@picsa.org.au for CPD certificates.

Do you think I can spectate the event?

Yes, please send an email to secreatry@picsa.org.au before registrations close to receive the Zoom link for spectating on the evening

When do I need to register my team by?

Registrations close midnight on Sunday 18th of May. Please register by emailing secretary@picsa.org.au

Get ready for an exciting showdown – can the Hips and Hearts team from Queensland Children’s Hospital defend their Trivia Championship title? Join us and find out!
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3rd Annual CPOZ Conference
2025-05-24 08:00 - 17:00 | Queensland University of Technology, 2 George Street, Brisbane, QLD, 4000, Australia
Join Cardiac Physiology Australia for a day of learning & appreciation of how Cardiac Physiologists complement each other when caring for the cardiac patient.
Saturday 24th May 2025
QUT Room Three Sixty, 2 George Street, Brisbane 4000
Queensland University of Technology – Gardens Point Campus 8am-5pm
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ASE: Advanced Imaging Techniques
2025-05-31 - 2025-06-01 | A Virtual Experience
Created by course directors Cody Frye, BA, RDCS, FASE and Eric Kruse, BS, ACS, RDCS, RVT, FASE, this year’s conference is a must see and a must have reference for every lab!
This conference combines expertise from the nation’s leading sonographers to bring you live processing of 3D and Strain Data while participants interact in real time! Participants are given a step-by-step process to maximize 3D usage to evaluate valvular pathology on transthoracic and transesophageal imaging. Learn the value of context in strain imaging, and how to ensure that your Strain values are accurate every time!
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ASA 2025
2025-06-13 - 2025-06-15 | Melbourne Convention and Exhibition Centre, Melbourne
Get ready to connect in Melbourne, 13 – 15 June! The 31st ASA Annual International Conference is the largest gathering of sonographers in the world and a must-attend event for any sonographer.
We can’t wait to welcome you to Melbourne to celebrate our theme of “Educate, Elevate, Celebrate”. Join us for this immersive three-day event, where you will gain invaluable knowledge through presentations from expert speakers, live scanning workshops, networking events, and a few extra surprises for those attending in person.
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CSANZ 4th Indigenous Cardiovascular Health Conference
2025-06-17 - 2025-06-19 | Mercure Sydney, 818-820 George Street, Sydney, NSW, Australia
The 4th Indigenous Cardiovascular Health Conference of the Cardiac Society of Australia and New Zealand will be held in Sydney, Australia from 17-19 June 2025.
Over the last decade, the Cardiac Society of Australia and New Zealand (CSANZ) has increased its attention and focus on the burden and inequalities in Cardiovascular Disease (CVD) experienced by Aboriginal, Torres Strait Islander, Māori and Pacific peoples in Australia and New Zealand. Central to the CSANZ’s mandate, driving better cardiovascular health outcomes for all communities is a core ambition.
CSANZ has convened meetings focused on CVD in Indigenous communities in 2009, 2011 and 2019, each of which produced important recommendations that if implemented, would guide improved Cardiovascular Health for the regions’ First peoples. In Australia, prior outcomes of these meetings have informed the establishment of National Programs and policy to reduce CVD inequity.
The aims of the forthcoming Conference are to move beyond describing the inequalities that exist and explore the role of self-determination of Indigenous peoples in improving CV outcomes.
The Conference seeks to involve 200 delegates from across Australia and New Zealand to chart the way forward for CSANZ in partnership with Indigenous communities and service providers. We invite those working in the Cardiovascular and Indigenous Health sectors, including:

Cardiologists / Medical Specialists
General Practitioners
Nurses, Allied Health and Public Health Workers
Indigenous Health Practitioners
Registrars
Government and Health Department Officials
Policy Drivers
Health Promotion Specialists
Non-Government Representatives

We look forward to sharing this unique event and welcoming you to Sydney in 2025.
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PiCSA Education Meeting: National Workforce Update
2025-06-25 19:00 - 20:00 | Online Via ZOOM
Online via ZOOM: Wednesday 25th June 2025
Presentation:

Cardiac Physiologist representatives from each state and territory have been invited to share an update on their local cardiac physiology workforce.
This meeting will highlight key developments, challenges, and opportunities across all five cardiac physiology modalities. The session aims to build a clearer national picture and foster collaboration across our professional community.
Register now to secure your spot!

7.00pm AEST (QLD, NSW, ACT, VIC, TAS)
6.30pm ACST (NT, SA)

5.00pm AWST (WA)

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ASE: 4th Annual Echo in Pediatric & Congenital Heart Disease
2025-06-28 - 2025-06-29 | A Virtual Experience
The two-day virtual course will present the latest information on established and emerging cardiovascular ultrasound technologies, clinical care and practical considerations in children and adults with congenital heart disease. Expert physician and sonographer faculty discuss current technologies with a particular focus on how they can be effectively applied in the clinical setting.
All sessions will have dedicated Question and Answer time where faculty will be joining live to answer participant questions.
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SHDA Left Heart Symposium
2025-06-28 09:00 - 17:00 | Kerry Packer Education Centre
SHDA Left Heart Symposium
Saturday 28th June 2025

Kerry Packer Education Centre, Camperdown NSW

An exclusive 75% discount code has been emailed to all PiCSA members!

This symposium will focus on TAVI / SAVR, Mitral regurgitation options and the LAA.
Deep dive into the patient workup for interventions and the MDT decision-making process.
All the specialties involved, all the imaging needed in detail.
We have an expert Canine surgeon from Japan speaking on his program from creation to 900 cases.
Live demonstration of AI in Cardiology and Cardiac Surgery – let the “bots” begin
Live MDT

Streaming site registration is now open: Click here
Questions email: info@shda.org.au

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PiCSA Education Meeting
2025-07-29 19:00 - 20:00 | Online Via ZOOM
Online via ZOOM: Tuesday 29th July 2025
Presentation:

Join us for a valuable and insightful session featuring two expert presenters:🔹 Christine Vanderley-Reichner – Senior Supervisor Radiographer, Quality and Education at Royal Hobart Hospital.🔹 Miriam Norman – Senior Cardiac Device Specialist at the Royal Hobart Hospital holding qualifications in Echocardiography and formal certification as a Cardiac Device Specialist by the International Board of Heart Rhythm Examiners (IBHRE).
This is a great opportunity to enhance your clinical knowledge and engage with leaders in the field.
Register now to secure your spot!

PiCSA education sessions are free for PiCSA Members. Non-members can purchase a ticket for $15 or join PiCSA at www.picsa.org.au/join

7.00pm AEST (QLD, NSW, ACT, VIC, TAS)
6.30pm ACST (NT, SA)

5.00pm AWST (WA)

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Clinical Physiology Education Hub
2025-08-02 08:30 - 16:30 | The State Library of Victoria, Melbourne
A groundbreaking national physiologist collaborative event uniting Cardiac, Neurophysiology, Respiratory, and Sleep sciences
Attendees across all career stages will benefit from both integrated and discipline-specific insights.
Start the morning with expert-led plenary inter-disciplinary presentations. Expand into clinical and practical translation in the afternoon with discipline-specific sessions from profession leaders.
To get the discounted rate, PiCSA members can use their PiCSA username in the “membership number” field.
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CSANZ 2025: 73rd Annual Scientific Meeting
2025-08-14 - 2025-08-17 | Brisbane Convention and Exhibition Centre, Merivale St, South Brisbane, Qld, 4101, Australia
The 73rd Annual Scientific Meeting of the Cardiac Society of Australia and New Zealand and 49th Annual Scientific Meeting of the International Society for Heart Research (Australasian Section), will be held at the Brisbane Convention and Exhibition Centre from 14 – 17 August 2025.
The Scientific Program will include Named Lectures, concurrent sessions presented by world-renowned speakers across all cardiology themes including imaging, electrophysiology, genetics, heart failure, prevention, basic science and digital health.
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PiCSA Education Meeting- ECG
2025-09-02 19:00 - 20:30 | Online Via ZOOM
Online via ZOOM: Tuesday 2nd September

Join us for an engaging PiCSA education session! Assoc Prof Harry Mond will present “Electrocardiographic Interference: Fact or Artefact”, sharing insights on recognising and managing ECG artefacts in clinical practice.
Mitchell Cowan will follow with “Hyperkalaemia”, exploring ECG changes, diagnosis, and management strategies.
Register now to secure your spot!

PiCSA education sessions are free for PiCSA Members. Non-members can purchase a ticket for $15 or join PiCSA at www.picsa.org.au/join

7.00pm AEST (QLD, NSW, ACT, VIC, TAS)
6.30pm ACST (NT, SA)

5.00pm AWST (WA)

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2025 ANZ CIED Masterclass
2025-09-13 08:30 - 18:00 | Rendezvous Hotel, 328 Flinders Street, Melbourne, Vic, Australia
The 2025 ANZ Cardiac Devices Masterclass for Allied Professionals & Nurses provides small
group and hands-on learning. The Masterclass course sets out to improve patient outcomes in
Australia and New Zealand through the provision of educational sessions on complex issues
around CIED implantation and follow up. The target audience includes all cardiac physiologists
and allied professionals involved in the management of patients with CIEDs. Based on feedback
from previous years, this year’s course will again incorporate a new case-based session. The hands-on practical
session will also included again in 2025 – with a completely NEW selection of stations
giving an opportunity for direct interaction between delegates and sponsors.
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ANZSRS- CardioPulmonary Exercise Testing Mini-Series
2025-09-16 12:30 - 13:30 | Online
The ANZSRS is excited to announce the upcoming Cardiopulmonary Exercise Testing (CPET) Masterclass Series, running from September to November 2025.

This virtual masterclass will feature five expert-led sessions designed to build confidence and competence in CPET practice—from preparing for and performing the test, to interpretation and paediatric considerations.

Save the Dates:
🗓️ Starting Tuesday 16th September
📍 Online | 🕒 Timings vary by region

Topics include:

Preparing for the CPET
Performing the test safely and effectively
Interpretation using the 9-panel plot
CPET in case-based clinical decision making
Testing paediatric patients

Presented by leading Respiratory Scientist and Physician experts.

🎟️ Registration is now open and is FREE for PiCSA members. Check your emails for details on how to access this offer.

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PiCSA Education Meeting- Echocardiography
2025-09-25 19:00 - 20:00 | Online Via ZOOM
Online via ZOOM: Thursday 25th September

Get ready for our next PiCSA education session – secure your spot today!Echo Guru Tony Forshaw will present on the updated Diastolic Guidelines.
Senior Cardiac Physiologist Cathy West will follow with “Pulmonary Veins: Not All Shunts Are Holes”.
Register now to secure your spot!

PiCSA education sessions are free for PiCSA Members. Non-members can purchase a ticket for $15 or join PiCSA at www.picsa.org.au/join

7.00pm AEST (QLD, NSW, ACT, VIC, TAS)
6.30pm ACST (NT, SA)

5.00pm AWST (WA)

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ANZSRS- CardioPulmonary Exercise Testing Mini-Series: Session 2
2025-10-09 12:30 - 13:30 | Online
The ANZSRS is excited to announce the upcoming Cardiopulmonary Exercise Testing (CPET) Masterclass Series, running from September to November 2025.

This virtual masterclass will feature five expert-led sessions designed to build confidence and competence in CPET practice—from preparing for and performing the test, to interpretation and paediatric considerations.

Session 2:
🗓️ Thursday 9th October (change of date)
📍 Online | 🕒 Timings vary by region

Topics include:

Preparing for the CPET
Performing the test safely and effectively
Interpretation using the 9-panel plot
CPET in case-based clinical decision making
Testing paediatric patients

Presented by leading Respiratory Scientist and Physician experts.

🎟️ Registration is now open and is FREE for PiCSA members. Check your emails for details on how to access this offer.

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