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Musculoskeletal (MSK) Specialty Certification
OVERVIEW
The POCUS Musculoskeletal (MSK) Certification is designed for clinicians who use point-of-care ultrasound to diagnose and guide treatment for soft tissue, joint, and musculoskeletal conditions. This specialty certification validates your ability to perform MSK ultrasound exams, interpret key findings, and apply clinical decision-making in real time.
This is an online certification program designed to provide independent validation of a clinical provider’s proficiency in three (3) specialty clinical areas. Each specialty clinical area of this POCUS Certification is comprised of three components: a Clinical Case-Based Assessment, a Peer Evaluation, and Video Submissions.
The POCUS Musculoskeletal Certification is valid for five (5) years. Learn more about our Maintenance of Certification Program.
SUMMATIVE ASSESSMENT
MSK Upper Extremity
POCUS for pathologies including bursitis, muscle tears, and osteoarthritis.
MSK Soft Tissue
POCUS for abscess, tendinitis, tendon rupture, and joint effusion.
MSK Lower Extremity
POCUS for pathologies including abscess, cysts 
and fractures.
ASSESSMENT
Clinical Case-Based Assessments
The clinical certifications were developed using a standard template that has been customized for each specialty. The clinical case-based assessments are designed to simulate a clinical encounter. Question types range from multiple choice to hotspots. For hotspots, you will be asked to locate the requested feature within the interactive image provided.
Peer Evaluations
The peer evaluation is designed to assess your practical abilities in POCUS. Clinicians of your choosing will be sent an anonymous questionnaire to evaluate your POCUS abilities. Assessment results are based on the first two evaluations received.
Video Submissions
The video submission is designed to assess your practical abilities in POCUS. You will submit two videos per clinical area: one without pathology, and one with identified pathology. All videos must be HIPAA compliant, .mp4 formatted, and 5-60 seconds long.
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Eligibility Requirements
Successful completion of the POCUS Fundamentals Certificate. A waiver is available for clinicians who have passed the Sonography Principles & Instrumentation (SPI) examination within the last 5 years or ARDMS® and APCA™ Certificate holders.
Must be a healthcare professional in good standing and actively practicing in a relevant clinical area.
Attestation to the performance of and participation in the interpretation of all of the following POCUS cases within the last two (2) years.
Helpful Links & Resources
PEP ProgramLearning Library
POCUS Fundamentals
MSK Upper Extremity
MSK Lower Extremity
MSK Soft Tissue
