Transthoracic Echocardiography (TTE): Views and Windows

This course provides a structured and clinically oriented understanding of Transthoracic Echocardiography (TTE) with emphasis on standard acoustic windows and imaging views. It focuses on systematic probe positioning, image orientation, anatomical identification, and acquisition techniques used in routine cardiac ultrasound examination. Learners will develop competency in acquiring parasternal, apical, subcostal, and suprasternal views and recognizing normal cardiac anatomy in each view.

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About Course

The Transthoracic Echocardiography (TTE): Views and Windows course provides learners with a structured and clinically oriented introduction to cardiac ultrasound imaging. The course focuses on the principles of transthoracic echocardiography, including standard acoustic windows and commonly used imaging views in routine cardiac assessment.

Students will learn systematic probe positioning, image orientation, and techniques for acquiring clear diagnostic images. Emphasis is placed on identifying normal cardiac anatomy while obtaining parasternal, apical, subcostal, and suprasternal views, helping learners build foundational skills for accurate cardiac imaging and interpretation.

Authorship and Attribution

This course has been curated by Riphah International University faculty and staff using publicly available third-party content and Open Educational Resources (OER) for self-paced learning. Learners will engage with curated open-access materials to achieve the course learning outcomes. All third-party content is used under open-access or fair-use policies, while any original materials are developed specifically for this learning experience.

Source and Credits 1:

Instructor: POCUS 101
Provider: YouTube (@POCUS101)
License: Standard YouTube license

Source and Credits 2:

Instructor: Sonosite
Provider: YouTube (@Sonosite)
License: Standard YouTube license

Source and Credits 3:

Instructor: Echo At Nepean
Provider: YouTube (@echoatnepean1512)
License: Standard YouTube license

What You'll Learn

By the end of this course, you will be able to:

Define transthoracic echocardiography and explain its clinical applications.
Describe the concept of acoustic windows in cardiac ultrasound.
Identify and perform standard TTE windows and views.
Demonstrate correct probe positioning and orientation for each window.
Recognize normal cardiac chambers, valves, and great vessels in standard views.
Apply basic image optimization techniques during TTE examination.

Prerequisites

To successfully engage with this course, learners are expected to possess foundational knowledge in the following areas:

Cardiac anatomy and physiology, including the structure and function of cardiac chambers, valves, and major vessels.
Fundamental principles of ultrasound physics, including sound wave propagation, frequency, attenuation, and transducer function.
Principles of image formation, including orientation, resolution, depth, and gain settings in ultrasound imaging.
Basic concepts of medical imaging, particularly familiarity with diagnostic imaging modalities and standard clinical terminology.

Who Can Take This Course?

This course is for undergraduate Medical Imaging Technology (MIT) students and healthcare trainees involved in cardiac imaging who require structured training in transthoracic echocardiographic views and windows.

Course Outline

Module 1: Fundamentals of Transthoracic Echocardiography

Introduction to Transthoracic Echocardiography

Basic Transthoracic Echocardiography (Video)

Comprehensive Transthoracic Echocardiography Study (Video)

Module 2: Parasternal and Apical Windows

Working Parasternal Window Views

Apical 4 Chamber view on Transthoracic Echocardiography (Video)

Parasternal Long Axis View (Video)

Skills You Will Gain

TTE Probe Positioning Standard Cardiac View Acquisition Acoustic Window Identification Cardiac Anatomy Recognition Ultrasound Image Orientation

Course Information

Duration

Approximately 1.5 Hours

Course Information

Category: Curated Courses
Type: Self-paced
Start Date: Mar 04, 2026

Difficulty Level

Intermediate

Learning Mode

Fully Online (Asynchronous)

Learning Type

Self Paced

Language

English Only

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