POCUS Modules
1. Introduction to POCUS
An introductory course on Point-of-Care Ultrasound (POCUS) covering probe types, imaging units, and techniques for obtaining interpretable images. Learn machine operation basics, hands-on probe placement and manipulation skills, and image interpretation fundamentals.
NOTE: Please complete the module and email your certificate of completion prior to the hands on session.
2. Cardiac POCUS
An interactive course on cardiac ultrasound imaging fundamentals. Learn to obtain five standard cardiac views, evaluate the inferior vena cava, and identify pericardial effusions and other pathologies, enhancing your diagnostic skills. Prerequisite: Introduction to POCUS
NOTE: Please complete the module and email your certificate of completion prior to the hands on session.
3. Central line and A lines
4. Lung POCUS
Explore advanced POCUS techniques for lung and chest assessment. This interactive guide covers standard image acquisition, recognition of normal lung ultrasound artifacts, and identification of pneumothorax and other pathologies. Prerequisite: Introduction to POCUS
NOTE: Please complete the module and email your certificate of completion prior to the hands on session.
5. Abdominal POCUS
Intra-Abdominal Free Fluid
An interactive course introducing the essential skills for detecting and visualizing free abdominal fluid with ultrasound. Learn to acquire images confirming the presence or absence of significant intra-abdominal free fluid. The course also covers common pitfalls and limitations in evaluating intra-abdominal free fluid. Prerequisite: Introduction to POCUS
NOTE: Please complete the module and email your certificate of completion prior to the hands on session.
Urinary System
An interactive course preparing you for hands-on POCUS training to detect and visualize the urinary system. Learn four indications for urinary system POCUS, review normal and pathological kidney scans, and acquire practical tools including bladder volume measurement and a systematic process for integrating urinary POCUS into clinical evaluation. Prerequisite: Introduction to POCUS
NOTE: Please complete the module and email your certificate of completion prior to the hands on session.