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1. Start Your POCUS Journey
Learn about POCUS Certificates and Certifications
The point-of-care ultrasound (POCUS) program is the only POCUS Certificate and Certification program endorsed by ARDMS® and APCA™. The affordable online assessments are available 24/7 from your own location and widely recognized for distinguishing skills and abilities in handheld ultrasound.
Individual clinical Certificates and specialty Certifications in point-of-care ultrasound enable healthcare professionals like you to demonstrate your clinical proficiency, pride in your profession, and your ongoing commitment to patient care and safety.
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Everything you need to get started learning about POCUS Certificates and Certifications.
3. Earn a Clinical Certificate OR Specialty Certification
In order to complete your certificate(s) and certifications, you will need to earn one of these.
In-Depth Guide to the POCUS Certification
Want to learn more about the POCUS Certification process? This guide is here to help you become a POCUS master.
Learn How to Prepare
Get a better understanding of how to prepare for your assessments, the POCUS Fundamentals outline/format, and how the peer evaluation works.
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Interested in certifying your entire team?
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