Philosophy
Cardiac Skills Australia specialises in delivering high-quality echocardiography training for medical practitioners at all stages of their careers—from students and junior doctors to GPs and specialists working in acute and critical care environments. Our programs are designed in response to the growing importance of point-of-care ultrasound (POCUS) as an essential tool for rapid diagnostic assessment and clinical decision-making.
Using a structured, step-by-step approach, our workshops focus on developing the core skills required to perform and interpret focussed cardiac ultrasound. Training is delivered by highly experienced cardiac sonographers, with an emphasis on hands-on learning in small group settings to maximise confidence, competence, and real-world application. Participants leave our courses equipped with practical, bedside-ready skills that can be immediately integrated into clinical practice.
Faculty
Director
Amy Secomb BAppSc (Hons), PGDip Cardiac Ultrasound, AMS
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Amy is the Owner and Director of Cardiac Skills Australia, delivering highly specialised Focussed Cardiac Ultrasound workshops and advanced cardiac training programs for medical practitioners across Australia and New Zealand. With over 20 years experience in the healthcare industry, including 17 years as a senior echocardiographer at The Prince Charles Hospital, Amy has extensive expertise in performing complex echocardiograms, Indigenous cardiac outreach programs across rural Queensland, and educating doctors, clinicians, and students at all levels.
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Amy is recognised for her ability to translate complex echocardiography concepts into practical, clinically relevant, bedside-ready skills that clinicians can immediately apply in acute care settings. Her training is grounded in real-world experience, equipping clinicians with the confidence and competence to make timely, informed decisions that directly improve patient outcomes.
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Driven by a commitment to excellence in education and patient care, Amy brings a depth of knowledge, technical precision, and a passion for empowering clinicians through high-quality cardiac imaging and hands-on learning experiences.
Medical Faculty
Dr Mark Rugless Emergency Specialist Epworth and St Vincent's Hospital, Melbourne.
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Dr Mark Rugless is an Australian trained Emergency Medicine Physician who has been a guest speaker with CSA since 2015. He is Clinical Lead in Ultrasound at Epworth Hospital and St Vincent’s Hospital, Melbourne. He has previously spoken at the EMUGS conference in NSW, various courses in Melbourne and helps facilitate a weekly registrar TTE training program. He is a firm believer in the application of echocardiography in daily clinical practice and would feel lost without an ultrasound machine!
Dr Brian Doyle, FACEM CCPU Royal Hobart Hospital
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Dr Brian Doyle is a USA trained Emergency specialist with over 20 years experience with performing and teaching Point-of-Care Ultrasound. He is enthusiastic about using POCUS to improve the overall care of patients. He has held various leadership roles over the years including Director of Emergency Ultrasound at the Royal Hobart Hospital. He has many other medical interests, but most of all gets a kick out of his clinical work.
Echo educators
The CSA educator team consists of a group of highly experienced, quality, and accredited cardiac sonographers. Our vetted team ensure CSA's high standards and care in teaching is always maintained. They bring their best to every workshop no matter the location.