GLOBALLY RECOGNIZED POCUS CERTIFICATIONS

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Advancing the Field,

Serving the Community

The POCUS Certification Academy is committed to expanding the knowledge and practical application of point-of-care ultrasound around the world. In partnership with a community of POCUS experts, we offer certifications and educational opportunities that equip professionals to learn and deliver unprecedented patient diagnosis, care, and safety while using point-of-care ultrasound.

Whether you are a physician, nurse practitioner, midwife, or anesthetist, the POCUS Certification Academy has certification opportunities to support your unique practice setting

139

Countries

139 Countries across the globe rely on and recognize POCUS Certifications

140,000+

Clinicians Certified

With access to online assessments, getting certified has never been more accessible.

84%

of surveyed Clinicians Saw a Need for Formal POCUS Certification

More clinicians are recognizing a need for formal assessment of POCUS knowledge

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Education & Training

Explore our Learning Library or dig deeper and sign up for a course or training program from one of our POCUS Education Providers

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POCUS Fundamentals Certificate

Combining learning modules and assessments along the way, the Fundamentals certificate functions as an introductory course in POCUS, with a focus on the basic physics and instrumentation of ultrasound. It is a prerequisite for more advanced certifications.

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Clinical & Specialty Certificates

After successfully completing your Fundamentals Certificate, validate your knowledge of advanced POCUS use with our Clinical Certificates or bundle them together with one of our Specialty Certifications

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Learning Resources
WEBINAR

June 12: POCUS Use in the ICU

During the upcoming webinar Dr. Tekiy Markos Bedore will take us through a deep look at lung ultrasound. Join us June 12th at 12pm to learn more.

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TOOLS & TECHNOLOGY

New Bundled Offering: Vave

The POCUS Essential PRO from Vave includes a new ultraportable handheld probe, foundational education and certificate.

RESEARCH

POCUS25 Domains

POCUS25 is a ranked list of the top 25 POCUS domains, as determined by survey data obtained through the POCUS25 research study

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