Trainees will be based in a host training department for this 18 month programme. They will learn how to perform and interpret clinical and specialist scientific processes, underpinned by theoretical and applied knowledge and practical experience. The programme includes regular travel to an academic institution and rotation into hospitals for completion of curriculum and learning outcomes.
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About the Echocardiography Training Programme
Information about the ETP and details on how you can apply to the programme.
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Updated
Update on ETP 2025 recruitment
Latest details about the next round of recruitment to the Echocardiography Training Programme.
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Echocardiography Training Programme 2025 direct entry posts
Details of ETP training posts by region.
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FAQs for applicants to the Echocardiography Training Programme
Answers to some commonly asked questions about applying to the ETP.
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About the Echocardiography Training Programme
An overview of the development of the ETP in response to a need for accredited Echocardiographers.
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Which universities deliver the academic portion of the ETP?
Find out which university you could be attending as an ETP trainee.
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What is the difference between Echocardiography direct entry and in-service vacancies?
Find out about the 2 different routes onto the Echocardiography Training Programme.
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NSHCS work-based assessment standards
The work-based assessment standards define how work-based assessments should be conducted and the responsibilities of trainees, trainers and assessors.
Information for trainees
Information and guidance to help current ETP trainees during their training.
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NSHCS training standards – trainee responsibilities
Alongside your trainers’ responsibilities, you as the trainee have responsibilities, as you are an active participant in your own learning journey.
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Key completion criteria for the Echocardiography Training Programme
Information for trainees on what they will need to achieve to complete the Echocardiography Training Programme.
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Guidance for trainees about study time
Clarification for trainees on how much protected private study time they are allowed while on their programme.
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Guidance for ETP trainees and training officers about the educational training support funding
Details on amounts and what it should or should not be used for.
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OneFile webinar recordings
Watch the latest webinars for trainees, training officers and supervisors, on the different elements of OneFile.
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British Society of Echocardiography Transthoracic Accreditation – Tips to Succeed webinar
Advice for ETP trainees on how to navigate the professional assessment.
Information for trainers
Useful information and guidance for ETP training officers.
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New
ETP 2025 recruitment guidance for employers
Essential information to guide you through the recruitment process
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New
FAQs for ETP trainers
Answers to some commonly asked questions from ETP trainers and employers.
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NSHCS training standards – trainer responsibilities
The NSHCS training standards and their associated support resources will help trainers to know how to work from best practice from the start.
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Training for ETP trainers
Training standards, guidance and resources for training officers and assessors.
Resources
A variety of useful resources to help ETP trainees and training officers.
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Echocardiography Training Programme university teaching dates
General overview of when trainees are expected to attend lectures, either on campus or online.
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Important documents for the Echocardiography Training Programme
Here you will find documents that are relevant to the Echocardiography Training Programme.