GLOBALLY RECOGNIZED POCUS CERTIFICATIONS
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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
113
Countries
113 countries across the globe rely on and recognize POCUS Certifications.
150K+
Clinicians Certified
150,000+ clinicians have taken advantage of online assessments to get certified.
1.6M+
Patients Cared For
Certified clinicians care for 1,600,000+ patients each day.
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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.
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.
Clinical & Specialty Certifications
After successfully completing your Fundamentals Certificate, validate your knowledge of advanced POCUS use with our Clinical Certifications or bundle them together with one of our Specialty Certifications.
More to Explore
The Ins and Outs of Adopting POCUS in Primary Care Practice
Check out expert-recommended strategies for integrating POCUS into primary care.
New Bundled Offering: Vave
The POCUS Essential PRO from Vave includes a new ultraportable handheld probe, foundational education and certificate.
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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POCUS is dramatically expanding how people use ultrasound around the globe. If you are an experienced POCUS clinician and would like to help us develop future exam questions, webinar content and/or blog articles, we would love to hear from you.
Recent Blog Posts
Provider Profile: Dr. Samina Masood Ali
This month we interviewed Dr. Samina Masood Ali, an MCPS in radiology who shares her experiences with POCUS use in
The Role of POCUS in Diagnosing Biliary Colic and Acute Cholecystitis
Point-of-care ultrasound (POCUS) is a vital bedside tool for diagnosing hepatobiliary disorders, especially biliary colic and acute cholecystitis. Read on
IVC Assessment Guide for POCUS Users
Ultrasound is an excellent non-invasive bedside tool for assessing the IVC which can be correlated with volume status and help
Provider Profile: Peter Bonadonna
This month we interviewed Peter Bonadonna, a certified EMT paramedic. With a passion for POCUS and for training healthcare providers
IVC Ultrasound: Estimating Fluid Status & Recognizing Limitations
By providing real-time estimates of central venous pressure (CVP), IVC ultrasound plays a crucial role in critical care and pre-hospital
April’s Round Up of Global Health Awareness Days
Spring is here, and so is April - a month that celebrates both new life and the health of our
POCUS Compression Test for Deep Vein Thrombosis Assessment
The compression test allows busy clinicians to screen for DVT with high accuracy when performed properly. Read on for a
Provider Profile: Dr. M Ravi Krishna
This month we interviewed Dr. M Ravi Krishna, an experienced intensivist and pulmonologist working in a mixed medical and surgical
POCUS Evaluation of Pericardial Effusion and Tamponade
A small pericardial effusion can escalate quickly to cardiac tamponade. Read Dr. Victor Rao’s article to become familiar with the
POCUS and Patient Safety: Strategies for Infection Prevention
The use of POCUS is transforming modern healthcare, offering real-time, bedside diagnostic capabilities that empower clinicians and improve patient outcomes.
