There are currently two available levels of FATE training

Basic FATE (Level 1)
Based on two-dimensional imaging of the four easiest cardiac views, IVC and pleural supplemented by M-mode, the subject learns cardiac function and the most important pathology seen in critical care

No precourse qualifications are required

Advanced FATE (Level 2)
Basic FATE supplemented with extended cardiac views and Doppler ultrasound for cardiac output and pressure measurements, together with assessment of LV diastolic function. This module requires completion of Basic FATE level of training or a similar level

The objective for the Basic FATE course is to provide the attendees with basic echocardiographic skills for the non-cardiologist in order to perform cardiopulmonary evaluation and optimization

After the course:

Basic understanding of the ultrasound system user controls is a prerequisite for learning FATE

Before you start clinical FATE scanning it is important to become familiar with the probe (or transducer) and the user interface of the ultrasound system