Start with our POCUS Fundamentals Certificate
Build a strong foundation in point-of-care ultrasound and meet the prerequisite for advanced certifications.
Self Paced, Online Learning
Interactive Modules and Summative Assessment
Earn a Verified Digital Badge
Unlock Access to Advanced POCUS Certifications
POCUS Fundamentals Certificate
OVERVIEW
The POCUS Fundamentals Certificate is the essential starting point for clinicians and healthcare professionals new to point-of-care ultrasound (POCUS) or preparing for advanced certifications. This self-paced, online program includes a structured review of foundational topics—ultrasound physics, instrumentation, machine modes, transducers, safety, and bioeffects—followed by a summative assessment to verify understanding.
Designed to build core competency and confidence, this certificate helps learners establish a strong foundation in ultrasound principles and serves as a required prerequisite for individual and specialty POCUS certifications (unless waived—see eligibility).
LEARNING MODULES
There are eight learning modules. Each module includes an interactive review and a knowledge check. The modules are in the following topic areas:​
- Principles of Ultrasound Physics
- Echogenicity and Attenuation
- Machine Modes
- Instrumentation
- Transducers
- Image Orientation
- Ultrasound Artifacts
- Safety and Bioeffects
SUMMATIVE ASSESSMENT
The assessment contains 35 questions in multiple-choice format. Some incorporate images or graphics. The percentages below show an approximate distribution of the questions across the content areas.
- Instrumentation – 37%
- Basic Principles of Ultrasound – 27%
- Ultrasound Artifacts – 22%
- Safety and Bioeffects – 14%
Please note, the summative assessment can only be attempted once.
Participants have 30 days from the date of purchase to complete the certificate. You’ll have unlimited access to the modules until the assessment is started.
UPON COMPLETION
After completing the course, participants will be able to:
- Identify normal and abnormal lung findings using point-of-care ultrasound
- Interpret common artifacts such as A-lines and B-lines
- Apply ultrasound to assess pneumothorax, pleural effusion, and pulmonary edema
- Translate sonographic findings into clinical decision-making
A verified digital badge and a certificate of completion will be issued to recognize your achievement and support continued certification pathways.
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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.
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