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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are you:
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.
are you:
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.
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.
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.
Clinical Certifications
- Abdominal Aortic Aneurysm (AAA)
- Abdominal Trauma
- Cardiac
- Gastrointestinal
- Hepatobiliary/Spleen
- Inferior Vena Cava
- Lower Extremity Deep Vein Thrombosis
- Musculoskeletal Lower Extremity
- Musculoskeletal Soft Tissue
- Musculoskeletal Upper Extremity
- Obstetrics Essentials
- Obstetrics – First Trimester
- Obstetrics – Second/Third Trimester
- Renal/Genitourinary
- Lung – NEW offerings*
Specialty Certifications
Certification Programs
are you:
Interested in continuing your growth and contributing to the future of POCUS?
Gain recognition through our comprehensive, skill-based certifications
PCA Maintenance of Certification (MOC) Program
Keep your POCUS certification active and demonstrate your ongoing commitment to excellence in patient care. The Maintenance of Certification (MOC) program ensures that your skills remain current and aligned with evolving global standards.
- Keep Your Certification Active – Don’t let your credentials lapse!
- Simple 5-Year Renewal Process – Stay up to date with just a few key steps.
- Flexible Professional Development – Choose activities that fit your career.
- Quick Online Knowledge Check – Demonstrate your ongoing expertise.
- Affordable Renewal Fee – Tiered pricing and financial assistance available.
- Support When You Need It – Our team is here to help every step of the way.
PCA Learning Library
Your go-to hub for trusted, up-to-date POCUS education.
Extensive Content:
Explore expertly curated articles, videos, case studies, and reference guides—designed to build your ultrasound skills and clinical confidence.
Flexible Learning:
Resources are available on demand, allowing you to learn at your own pace and revisit materials as needed