Examination of Basic Perioperative Transesophageal Echocardiography (PTE)

The Basic Perioperative Transesophageal Echocardiography (PTE) course trains healthcare professionals to use transesophageal echocardiography (TEE) in the perioperative setting, particularly during cardiac and major surgeries. It covers the fundamentals of cardiac anatomy, TEE probe handling, image acquisition, and interpretation of standard views to monitor cardiac function in real time.

The Examination of Basic Perioperative Transesophageal Echocardiography (PTE) is an assessment-oriented training that equips candidates with the fundamental knowledge and practical skills required to perform and interpret TEE in surgical settings.

To apply for the Basic PTE examination training, candidates must have:

• MBBS or an equivalent medical qualification
• Preferred MD / DNB in Anesthesiology, Cardiology, or Critical Care
• Basic understanding of cardiac physiology
• Interest in intraoperative echo certification and perioperative imaging

The typical duration ranges from 3 to 6 months, depending on the institute’s training structure and clinical exposure availability.

Training fees generally fall between ₹40,000 to ₹1,20,000.

Some institutions may offer subsidized fees or training support for in-service doctors.

This course is best suited for:

• Anesthesiologists preparing for the Basic PTE exam
• Cardiac surgeons wanting structured TEE exposure
• Critical care specialists involved in perioperative monitoring
• Physicians who want to upgrade skills through a PTE exam online course
• Professionals needing structured Basic PTE exam preparation before NBE assessment

Learners choose this program to:

• Gain confidence in handling the TEE probe
• Understand standard perioperative TEE views
• Improve decision-making in cardiac surgeries
• Prepare thoroughly for the intraoperative echo certification exam
• Fulfill training prerequisites for NBE’s Basic PTE application process
• Learn under expert faculty in high-volume cardiac centers

Most institutes do not require a dedicated entrance exam. Admission is based on clinical experience and interview performance. This training helps candidates prepare for the official NBE PTE application process.

1. Visit the institute’s official website
2. Fill out the online/offline application form
3. Submit required educational documents
4. Interview or screening round (if required)
5. Pay fees and begin training

1. All India Institute of Medical Sciences (AIIMS), New Delhi
2. Christian Medical College (CMC), Vellore
3. Narayana Institute of Cardiac Sciences, Bengaluru
4. Apollo Hospitals, Chennai – Cardiac Anaesthesia Department
5. Cleveland Clinic, USA (International Training Option)

After completing the Basic PTE training, professionals can:

• Assist in perioperative cardiac monitoring
• Work with cardiac anesthesia teams
• Handle routine intraoperative TEE examinations
• Prepare for difference between Basic and Advanced PTE certification pathways
• Advance to higher TEE roles in cardiac surgery centers

• Advanced Perioperative TEE Certification
• Fellowship in Cardiac Anesthesia
• Fellowship in Critical Care Echocardiography
• Diploma in Cardiac Ultrasound

• Perioperative Echocardiographer
• Cardiac Anesthesia TEE Specialist
• Critical Care Echocardiography Consultant
• Research Associate in Cardiac Imaging
• Specialist in TEE labs and operative suites