_{• Examine the ASD or PFO using ICE or TEE and understand the various views to assess the pathology in a correct way}

_{• Properly catheterize the left atrium across the defect or PFO, using echo and fluoroscopy as guidance}

_{• Assess of the ASD or PFO using a sizing balloon and stop flow technique for proper device selection}

_{• Demonstrate proper device deployment using fluoroscopy, ICE and TEE}

_{• Master device deployment in a variety of pathologies, e.g. avoid device prolapse in defects when the aortic rims are small}

_{• Recognize the signs of successful occluder deployment}