fTOE
In collaboration between the Intensive Care Society and the Association of Anaesthetists we have developed a Focused transoesophageal echo (fTOE) accreditation for both ICU and anaesthesia. fTOE is valuable when unexplained life-threatening circulatory instability persists despite corrective therapy, and whenever a focused ultrasound scan (FUSIC) is unable or unlikely to answer the clinical question. You can improve your ability to perform focused transoesophageal echo by completing the fTOE accreditation.
Getting Started
- Download the fTOE Training Pack and FUSIC® Assessment Pack to understand the requirements
- Identify an approved FUSIC® Heart Mentor in your unit to oversee your accreditation. If you cannot find a local Mentor please contact our Learning Team on who can help you find one
- Register by adding FUSIC® Heart to your basket
- Complete the online training on our FUSIC® Learning Portal
- or attend an approved face-to-face course
- Perform the appropriate supervised and unsupervised scans, and document these in your logbook
- Have your logbook assessed by your Mentor who confirms that you have the necessary competencies
- Pass a triggered assessment with your Supervisor
- Submit your assessment documents, including the Summary of Training record, via the FUSIC® Learning Portal
Accreditation (first to last component) must be completed within 24 months. Logbook collection (first to last scan) must be completed within 12 months.
Registration
All clinicians are able to register for the fTOE accreditation. Intensive Care Society and Association of Anaesthetists members will receive discounted rates on both the accreditation and practical assessment.
Practical Assessment Costs
Practical assessment is administered by our fTOE partners, the Asociation of Anaesthetists. For more information about assessment pricing and upcoming dates please visit their website.
