Public Speaking Opportunities
Imagine going in for a routine fetal ultrasound at 28 weeks pregnant - alone, due to the global COVID pandemic - and leaving that scan with a gut feeling that something is horribly wrong with your child's heart.
This is Amy's lived experience.
Amy recounts her family's journey with Congenital Heart Disease. From a prenatal diagnosis of Transposition of the Great Arteries to her son's life-saving Arterial Switch operation, learn why early detection is paramount to the survival of children with Critical Congenital Heart Defects (CCHD).
Podcast Appearance: I Did Not Sign Up For This
Amy shares her and Artie’s journey with Michelle and Carling.
Motivational Sonography Outreach
Specifically targeting experienced sonographers, this talk delves into the details of early CHD detection.
Entry-Level Student Sonography Outreach
Beginner sonographers learn the importance of ongoing training and the stark truths of CHD statistics with Amy.
Parental Outreach
CHD affects 1 in 100 babies. Amy tells her story and shares lifesaving tools for new and expecting parents.
Testimonials
Student #11 - NAIT Introduction to Diagnostic Medical Sonography
Very great. Highly recommend for future students!
Student #7 - NAIT Introduction to Diagnostic Medical Sonography
Attention to detail and continuing education is so important. The images we get really can be the difference between life and death for our patients.
Student #5- NAIT Introduction to Diagnostic Medical Sonography
[My takeaway is that] our career is ever changing and evolving. It’s up to us to pursue more knowledge, passion, and dedication throughout the years to make sure we can do the the best for our patients. Even a little bit of knowledge in a new topic could be life changing for another.
"Amy’s energy and enthusiasm during her presentation demonstrated her passion and advocacy for early detection of Congenital Heart Disease (CHD). Amy Porter is a dynamic and engaging speaker who kept us wanting to hear more about her experience.
Amy spoke to the NAIT Diagnostic Medical Sonography students about her son’s health journey and emphasized how important it is for the sonographer to detect heart anomalies during the ultrasound, especially heart abnormalities. Her presentation was impactful as it stressed that lives depend on early detection.
To quote a student “Attention to detail and continuing education is so important. The images we get really can be the difference between life and death for our patients.” I highly recommend Amy Porter."
—LEE DUBOIS ED, BA AD. ED.; CRGS/CS; CHAIR
NAIT DIAGNOSTIC MEDICAL SONOGRAPHY PROGRAM | 2021