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Your POCUS Journey Starts Here and Grows With You

Master practical ultrasound skills and gain recognized credentials through flexible, expert-developed learning and certification pathways.

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START WITH POCUS FUNDAMENTALS

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build YOUR SKILLS AND COMPETENCY

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VALIDATE YOUR PROFICIENCY with certification

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stay certified and explore growth opportunities

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20+ Clinical and Specialty
certifications

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New to the POCUS Certification Academy?

Start with POCUS Fundamentals

This pre-requisite course serves as the first step toward clinical or specialty certification.

Includes 8 modules covering the basics of ultrasound physics and instrumentation followed by a 35 question summative assessment.

If you have passed the SPI exam and maintained active status, you’re eligible for a waiver for POCUS Fundamentals. When registering for a new account, please include your ARDMS number to automatically apply the waiver.

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Looking to deepen your POCUS knowledge?

Build your competency through enhanced educational offerings

POCUS Certification Academy Courses

Online and self paced education to support the development of proficiency in POCUS for specific clinical applications.

These interactive, self-paced courses are designed to deepen your understanding of POCUS across modalities and clinical applications. Each course includes online modules and a summative assessment.

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POCUS Education Provider (PEP) Program

Instructor-led training and additional educational offerings from vetted providers.

Connect with verified education partners offering high-quality POCUS instruction — online or in person. These programs are ideal if you’re preparing for certification or prefer a more structured learning environment.

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POCUS Packages

Ideal if you’re looking to unlock the full potential of POCUS

Our curated, comprehensive POCUS packages bundle everything you need to support your POCUS proficiency journey. From technology to education, and culminating with certification.

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Ready to demonstrate your proficiency and pursue certification?

Gain recognition through our comprehensive, skill-based certifications

Clinical Certifications

Our clinical certifications offer focused assessment through a case-based exam and peer review.

This two-part process is designed for healthcare professionals who already use POCUS in practice and are looking to demonstrate proficiency in a single area of care.

Specialty Certifications

Specialty certifications combine case-based exams, peer review, and video submissions to provide a comprehensive review of your clinical expertise.

They’re designed for professionals who regularly apply POCUS across multiple systems and want to elevate their skills through multi clinical area validation.