PiCSA

CPOZ - October Meeting
2023-10-26 19:30 (Australia/Sydney) | 3/245 Given Tce, Paddington QLD 4064, 3/245 Given Terrace, Paddington, QLD, 4064, Australia
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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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CardioNexus & CEPIA- June EP Education Evening
2023-06-14 18:30 - 20:00 | 3/245 Given Tce, Paddington QLD 4064, 3/245 Given Terrace, Paddington, QLD, 4064, Australia
CEPIA invites you to attend our first education evening!

AV Node Slow Pathway Mapping
Presented by Dr Naresh Dayananda
Clinical Director in Cardiac Electrophysiology and Pacing at the SCUHCIED Challenges & Alternative Strategies in Paediatrics
Presented by Dr Jim Morwood
Paediatric Electrophysiologist at QCH

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Cardiac Physiologist Day
2023-05-21
Dear Australian Cardiac Physiologists,

On this special day, I want to take a moment to recognise and appreciate the incredible contributions you make to the field of cardiology. Your knowledge, dedication, and commitment are vital in achieving good healthcare outcomes.

Cardiac Physiology can be a challenging and sometimes underappreciated profession. Many people, including some of our colleagues, don’t fully understand who we are and what we do. That’s why Cardiac Physiologist Day is important—it helps raise awareness, improves recognition, and celebrates our unique professional identity.

You are the backbone of cardiac diagnosis and play a vital role in delivering patient care. Your unwavering commitment to patients, even in challenging situations, is truly valuable. Your meticulous work in conducting and interpreting cardiac tests like electrocardiograms, echocardiograms, and stress tests guides clinicians and shapes treatment plans. You also play a critical role in interventional procedures, patient education, and ongoing care. Your technical skills, empathy, advocacy, and compassion make a real difference in patients’ lives.

In addition to your clinical contributions, your active involvement in research, education, and professional development enriches the field of cardiology. By attending conferences, workshops, and training programs, you continuously enhance your skills and stay up-to-date with the latest advancements in technology and best practices. Your dedication to lifelong learning and keeping up with emerging trends is commendable.

I extend my heartfelt thanks to each and every one of you, especially those of you who have PiCSA membership and are leading by example with accreditation and registration. I appreciate your hard work, and I want to express my respect and admiration. Please accept my warmest wishes for continued success and recognition. Together, let’s push boundaries and make a lasting impact on the future of cardiac care.

With deepest appreciation,

Miriam Norman
PiCSA Chairperson

Cardiac Physiologist Day - Trivia Night
2023-05-18 | Online
Mark your calendars for Cardiac Physiologist Day 2023!
PiCSA is hosting the annual online trivia event for the Cardiac Physiology community to celebrate the occasion. Gather your team because this is the perfect opportunity to put your knowledge of cardiac physiology and general trivia to the test.
So order some pizza, grab some drinks, and get ready to participate with other teams and individuals across Australia. To register your spot in the competition please send your team entries or individual interest to secretary@picsa.org.au.
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The event kicks off at 7pm AEST on Thursday 18th May
Order some food and drinks and get ready to have some fun
Play as an individual or a team, team sizes are up to you!
No need to be a PiCSA member to play (but we would love you to join!)
Have access to a laptop/screen to dial into the ZOOM call for all the banter
Grab a second device to install the Kahoot! app to play the game
Claim CPD points for self-directed learning!!
Prize money is great to spend on a workplace social or education function or add some new resources to your work department. It’s up the team!!

Adult Congenital Cardiology Symposium - The Royal Melbourne Hospital
2023-05-13 08:00 - 13:00 | Online
The Royal Melbourne Hospital Cardiac Congenital Service is running this free online cardiac congenital symposium. This special event will be a series of lectures focussed on congenital cardiac disease delivered by the expert team of cardiologists from RMH.
The symposium will be directed at all cardiology advanced trainees however interested cardiologists, echo physiologists, nurses and other health professionals are very welcome.

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Echo Supervisors Summit 2023
2023-05-12 07:00 - 2023-05-13 17:00
The premier online event for Echo Supervisors, Lab Managers/Leads, and Educators, hear from 30+ international speakers covering topics such as AI/Machine learning and Echocardiography, Sonographer Wellness, Quality leadership in the lab and more.
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Amyloidosis 2023 - Workshops & Educational Meetings
2023-05-06 - 2023-05-14 | Multiple Venues and Online
Learn from International speakers including: A/Prof Martha Grogan, Dr Muriel Roussel and Isabelle Lousada.

Find the next Amyloidosis workshop or education meeting near you:

Brisbane – Sat 6 May 2023
Sydney – Mon 8 May 2023
Canberra – Wed 10 May 2023 (Education Meeting)
Hobart – Thurs 11 May 2023 (Education Meeting)
Melbourne – Sat 13 May 2023
Perth – Sat 13 May 2023
Adelaide – Sun 14 May 2023

Online is available for those unable to attend in person visit the website for more details (https://aan.org.au/)

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PiCSA Education Meeting - Echocardiography
2023-05-03 18:30 - 19:30 | Online
In this PiCSA education session the focus is on Sonographer well being.

Presentations
Tony Forshaw and Dr Katrina Robertson will present to you on sonographer well being both physically and mentally within the workplace.
The meeting will be held online via ZOOM.
Wednesday, 3rd of May 2023

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

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

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SHDA - Tricuspid Valve Symposium
2023-04-29 08:30 - 16:30 | Sydney University
Structural Heart Disease Australia – Tricuspid Valve Symposium
This symposium will focus on failure of this right sided valve. Topics will include it’s structure, advanced disease, optimal management, patient selection in current interventions. How to support the failing right ventricle and state of the art management strategies; pharmacological, surgical and device related. Advanced imaging and patient selection for intervention.
Advanced Echo: Virtual Experience, will present the latest information on established and emerging cardiovascular ultrasound technologies.
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Cases and Canapes Night
2023-04-19 19:30 - 20:30 | Online
Get ready to be blown away by some of the most rare and interesting case studies you’ve ever seen.

This FREE event provides the perfect chance to learn from the experiences of like-minded professionals, connect with others in the industry, and have fun doing so.

BYO Canapés and join us for an unforgettable evening filled with fascinating case studies, education, and inspiration.
We can’t wait to see you there!

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PiCSA Education Meeting - Conduction System Pacing
2023-03-29 19:30 - 21:00 | Online
PiCSA’s March education meeting will focus on Conduction System Pacing.

Presentations
Dr Jonathon Lipton, Dr Sam Lovibond and Miriam Norman will present to you on Conduction System Pacing.
The meeting will be held online via ZOOM.
Wednesday, 29th of March 2023

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

6.30pm AEST (QLD)
7.00pm ACDT (SA)

7.30pm AEDT (NSW, VIC, TAS)

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Advanced Echo: Virtual Experience
2023-03-21 - 2023-03-22
Content now available with access until March 21, 2023!
Advanced Echo: Virtual Experience, will present the latest information on established and emerging cardiovascular ultrasound technologies. Combining the course directorships of Echo Hawaii and State-of-the-Art Echocardiography, expert faculty will discuss state-of-the-art technologies with a particular focus on how they can be effectively applied in the clinical setting. Case-based approaches are used to discuss new and established applications of echocardiography for diagnosis and guiding management in patients with a broad array of cardiovascular conditions.
Topics include: advanced assessment of systolic and diastolic function, 3D/4D imaging, and contemporary approaches to valve disease, guidance of interventional procedures, contrast echocardiography, ischemic heart disease, and aortic pathology. When appropriate, multimodality imaging is also covered. Special sessions include workshops on systolic and diastolic function, valvular heart disease and 3D echocardiography.
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Surf Sand and Soundwaves 2023
2023-03-11 11:00 - 2023-03-12 18:00 | Mantra on Salt Beach, Gunnamatta Avenue, Gunnamatta Avenue, NSW, 2487, Australia
It’s back! After the devastating floods and pandemic waves last year, we’re determined to celebrate holding this event for the 10th time in 11 years. Join us for the weekend and learn from several interstate gurus, featuring Dr Sofie Piessens (O&G), and Dr John Younger (Cardiac), both highly respected in their fields of expertise.
What are the programs about this year?
The Cardiac program is designed to improve diagnosis, management, and treatment options for Pulmonary Hypertension patients. Often these patients will present with “shortness of breath” as their chief complaint, and if not correctly diagnosed, these patients will not be referred to a tertiary pulmonary hypertension clinic for further testing, missing out on accessing lifesaving medical therapies that are available for the condition.
The Obs & Gynae program is aimed at anyone who does gynaecology and obstetric ultrasound, whether you’re a general or emergency department sonographer or doctor doing ultrasound. The second day is more specialised, and includes ectopic pregnancy.

Registration closes Sunday 5th March 2023
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ASA Brisbane Cardiac Seminar
2023-03-04 09:50 - 14:30 | Princess Alexandra Hospital, BRYAN EMMERSON SEMINAR ROOM, 4TH FLOOR, BLUE LIFTS, BUILDING 1, 199 Ipswich Rd, Woolloongabba, QLD, 4102, Australia
The Cardiac Seminar is back in person, after success in recent years in Adelaide, Sydney, Melbourne and online throughout the pandemic.
There will be a showcase of four expert speakers in a workshop/live scanning and lecture format throughout the day, tailored to echocardiographers.
This Cardiac Seminar is brought to you by the ASA, in partnership with Genesis Health and Canon Medical.
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A 20% discount on registration fees applies for all PiCSA members .
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PiCSA Echo Education Meeting
2023-02-21 18:30 - 20:30 | Sunshine Coast University Hospital, CIU Meeting Room, 2nd Floor Main Hospital Building (Take the orange lifts) 6 Doherty Street, Birtinya, QLD, 4575, Australia
PiCSA and the Cardiac Investigations Unit at Sunshine Coast University Hospital present the first education meeting for 2023.

Presentations
Get your presentations ready! If you have an interesting case or teaching echo that you would like to present please get in touch (membership@picsa.org.au).
Just a short 5-10 minute presentation. CPD certificates provided for presenters (up to 15 points).
If you would like to present, please email Tamarah Kociolek: tamarah.kociolek@health.qld.gov.au.
There will be light dinner and refreshments served.
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State-of-the-Art Echocardiography
2023-02-18 - 2023-02-21
The 2023 program follows the themes of structural heart disease, myocardial and pericardial disease, coronary artery disease, and interventional echocardiography. During the course, presentations will highlight what echo brings to each theme, help clinicians recognize and avoid common errors and pitfalls, and learn how to apply the guidelines in a practical manner.
The faculty consists of recognized leaders in the field of echocardiography acclaimed for their teaching abilities. Participants will have the opportunity to interact with the faculty one-on-one in the preconference, computer-based Learning Lab, and during the question and answer sessions.
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